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…
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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…
Video: Campaigning for injured workers
Unions launched a platform to campaign on Injured Workers Day (1 June), for injured workers to create visibility for themselves, receive recognition for their experiences…
Major employer organisation leads push to slash pay and work conditions
Contributed by Joe Montero Employer’s organisations have been busy using the Coronavirus crisis, as a screen to push forward an industrial relations agenda, which promises…
Newly unemployed Australians ‘harassed and threatened’ by job agencies
Cait Kelly and Christiane Barro write (The New Daily 5 May 2020), about harassment being faced by those who have lost their job because of…
Virus unemployment higher than expected and many are missing out on help
Contributed by Ben Wilson The number of unemployed in Australia have spiked during the coronavirus lockdown. This is no surprise. Treasury had estimated that unemployment…
