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26 January: What's the story behind the date?

January 30, 2026

Invasion Day Rally on 26 January 2026, in front of the Victorian Parliament. © Lara Levy 26 January is presented as Australia’s national day. Where does this date come from and why can’t...

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Be the ally you never knew you could – new training!

January 23, 2026

Ever find yourself in the face of injustice at work and...

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How Carnival Cruises avoids Australian labour laws and pays its staff $2.50 an hour

January 23, 2026

On January 21, 2026, the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA)...

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Thousands of health workers on strike over fair pay and safe workloads

January 23, 2026

After 13 months the Victorian Government is yet to make a...

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New Years Crown chaos as hundreds mobilise against pay cuts

January 16, 2026

Over New Years Eve weekend workers acting for fairness and job security took protected...

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A New Eureka by Oscar Kaspi-Crutchett

January 16, 2026

Much of the prevailing commentary about how AI will impact workers can be distilled into a single, underwhelming phrase: ‘it depends.’ So what exactly does it depend on? Find out more...

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Events not to miss for 2026!

December 19, 2025

Whether its petitions and surveys, socialising, activist events or simply learning...

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Worker activists have more fun when we act together

December 19, 2025

2025 has been a massive year. Thousands of workers organised; attended...

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5 major wins for workers in 2025

December 19, 2025

In 2025, union members resisted, marched and organised until we secured...

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Psychological health at work: what changes with the new regulations?

December 05, 2025

From 1st December 2025, new psychological health regulations will come into...

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Trades Hall won two awards for conservation and sustainability in 2025

November 27, 2025

Built by the same architectural firm as the State Library of Victoria, Trades Hall has undertaken an eight-year staged program of electrification, energy-efficiency upgrades, and restoration works to dramatically cut carbon emissions, reduce...

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Nearly one in two women has faced gender-based violence in male-dominated workplaces

November 24, 2025

Sexual harassment and gendered violence remain widespread in Victorian workplaces. This...

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Cherysh refuses to be silenced after being sexually assaulted at work in Wodonga

October 30, 2025

Cherysh was living her dream as an apprentice diesel mechanic. Her...

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