News from the working class - We Are Union VTHC

Workers in union are one step closer to saving our beloved John Curtin Hotel

July 25, 2022

In April, when the pub was sold to overseas developers, Building Industry Unions announced a Green Ban on the site – no unionist would assist in the demolition of this cultural icon. At...

Arts | History | Spring St | VTHC

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Dear comrade: All we're asking for is a bin!

July 22, 2022

My friend works at a retail franchise with a lot of...

Women | OHS | GV | Industrial

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Voilà la révolution

July 19, 2022

You would think that Lactalis, the biggest dairy company in the...

Industrial

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The National Energy Market

July 11, 2022

If the recent crisis in the Australian energy system has left...

Climate

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Minimum Wage 2022

June 29, 2022

New minimum wage rates - check your pay and superannuation. Avoid...

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Campaigning for Safe Apprenticeships

June 28, 2022

Apprentices are being put at risk and are dropping out of their apprenticeships because of the lax regulation governing who can hire an apprentice in Victoria. There are over 40,000 apprentices in Victoria...

YWC | Apprentices | OHS

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What's it like to suffer a serious workplace injury?

June 01, 2022

James Crust knows what it’s like to have your life turned...

OHS | Injured Workers

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"Like Lockdown, but ongoing" - Injured Workers Day

May 31, 2022

James Crust, 42, from Frankston North, was driving a tow truck...

OHS

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Artist Jennifer Mann selected to create Zelda D’Aprano statue “Chain Reaction”

May 31, 2022

“Chain Reaction”, a figurative sculpture proposal by artist Jennifer Mann, has...

Arts | Women

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Artist Jennifer Mann selected to create Zelda D’Aprano statue “Chain Reaction”

May 31, 2022

“Chain Reaction”, a figurative sculpture proposal by artist Jennifer Mann, has...

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Portrait honouring Gwen Goedecke to be unveiled at Trades Hall

May 04, 2022

A ceremony honouring Gwen Goedecke’s life-long contribution to the Victorian union movement will be held this Saturday at Trades Hall. Acting Secretary Wil Stracke will unveil a portrait sculpture in bronze by artist...

Women

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“Just what the doctor ordered” - A COVID-recovery budget that puts healthcare jobs in focus

May 03, 2022

As the state recovers from a global pandemic, we particularly welcome...

SpringSt

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Building Industry Group declares a Green Ban on The John Curtin Hotel

April 29, 2022

In a historic and bold move, the Building Industry Group (BIG)...

SpringSt | Industrial | Arts

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