The health and safety of hospitality workers is being put at risk as cafes and restaurants re-open, according to unions. The United Workers Union has released a position paper, warning both state and federal governments of the potential danger. Health…
The Transport Workers Union is suing Qantas over sick leave during the coronavirus pandemic. The union claims the airline is still responsible for paying sick leave to 25,000 workers currently stood down. Transport Workers Union sues on behalf of sick…
Vulnerable bus drivers have had their special COVID-19 leave extended, after being told they need to return to work tomorrow. Leave for "at risk" drivers will be extended until 26 May as a result of the policy change by the…
There is some good news for workers as retail giant Myer rehires 2000 staff to help manage booming online sales. Internet sales rose by 800 percent during a Saturday-only sales event over Easter, with no signs of slowing down. Some…
Queensland councils have announced a new 'battleplan' to create 14,000 new jobs following the coronavirus crisis. The plan aims to create employment opportunities across the state and will cost $608 million. Queensland councils announce new battleplan to kick-start economy Councils…
Dodgy bosses have been warned not to rip off workers who are eligible for the JobKeeper payment. The Prime Minister says employers who ask for cash kickbacks to secure the $1,500 a fortnight wage subsidy are “disgraceful”. Furthermore, he says…
Qantas is facing further criticism from unions for allegedly failing to protect workers from coronavirus. Currently, more than 750 Adelaide Airport staff are in self-isolation in an attempt to contain a growing cluster of COVID -19 cases. Additionally, Qantas is…
Queensland's growth industries recruiting new workers during the coronavirus are now revealed. The jobs are a bright light in a desperate economy with up to a million Australians now out of work. They growth industries include: hardware, grocery stores, health…
Workers will be entitled to two weeks of unpaid pandemic leave and double the amount time of take annual leave. The leave entitlements form part of a number of changes made to 103 of Australia's 121 Modern Awards. The government,…
Qantas suspended an aircraft cleaner after he warned co-workers about being exposed to coronavirus. SafeWork NSW is investigating the suspension, writing to the airline's CEO Alan Joyce about the incident which happened in February. Qantas suspends aircraft cleaner after warning…
