University academics to take unprotected action for jobs and funding
Contributed from Victoria Hundreds of university academics have come together across Australia under the banner of the National Higher Education Action Network, and they have…
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Intended JobKeeper changes a Trojan Horse to pull down wages and conditions
Contributed by Joe Montero Reports are the government has reacted favourably to a joint call by peak business organisations, to make it easier to use…
Unemployment is rising and by far more than we are being told
Contributed by Joe Montero More of the unemployment story is starting to leak out now. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) number presented for July…
Early Childcare workers have a right to respect and get the JobKeeper payment
Contributed by Ben Wilson Early childhood workers have been left out. Care centres are being closed in Victoria, and this is likely to spread through…
The slow dismantling of Australia’s COVID-19 security net
Amid the confusion, and sometimes misinformation, over the future of JobKeeper and JobSeeker, Lauren Kelly (Jacobin) provides some much needed clarity. Both were introduced as…
Report finds gig economy workers ‘deliberately’ abused
William Olson writes (Australian Independent Media Network 15 July 2020), about the finding of as Victorian report documenting the extent of abuse within the gig…
Economic downturn and the destruction of jobs
Contributed by Joe Montero Reports on businesses shedding workers because of the damage caused by the shutdown is becoming more frequent. The list is growing….
Video: Australian Unions discussions on the future of workplace laws
Australian Unions are fighting to protect the jobs, wages, and rights of every worker in Australia. Australians need fairer and better rights at work. The…
Victoria’s new wage theft law is a good step forward
Contributed from Victoria The passing of laws in Victoria on Tuesday night, which make the stealing of wages from workers a criminal offense, is a…
Unemployment by COVID exploded
John Haly explains that unemployment in Australia is underestimated by a long way (4 June 2020 Australia Awaken). This is especially important when Covid-19 has…
