Tag: Unions
Millions needed to fix state schools: union
A national survey has revealed Tasmania's public schools are falling behind.[MORE]
Teachers to vote on another strike plan
Teachers are making plans for another strike in South Australia, citing little progress in their pay negotiations with the SA Government.[MORE]
Prison union blocks inmate transfers
A union and the Opposition demand the SA Government recognise jails are overcrowded.[MORE]
Industry says sawmill closure shows forestry woes
The forestry industry says the closure of a sawmill in Yarloop is a clear indication the sector is struggling.[MORE]
Calls for NT Government to take responsibility for education crisis
The Council of Government School Organisations says the NT Govt still doesn't have a plan to deal with remote schools.[MORE]
New push to solve childcare skills crisis
Tasmania's childcare workers are calling on the Federal and State Governments to increase funding to overcome the sector's skills crisis.[MORE]
More teacher strikes possible: union
The teachers' union is considering more industrial action if mediation fails with the State Government. [MORE]
Tas public schools 'run down'
The Education Union says a national survey shows Tasmania is doing better at attracting teachers than other parts of the country but the state's public school infrastructure is more run down.[MORE]
Strike didn't affect train operations: Rio
Rio Tinto says today's industrial action by train drivers in the Pilbara has not affected operations.[MORE]
Union calls off transport strike action
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union called off possible strike action after Brisbane City Council bus drivers were not paid on Thursday.[MORE]
Rio Tinto train drivers strike
The construction union says today's strike by train drivers on Rio Tinto's main line in the Pilbara in Western Australia say 90 per cent of members did not attend their shifts. [MORE]
Port Augusta prison stand-off inmates relocated
Inmates involved in the stand-off that ended yesterday at Port Augusta prison have been transported to Adelaide.[MORE]
Qantas workers to negotiate new contract conditions
Qantas maintenance workers have agreed on a series of demands to put to the airline's management next week as part of their ongoing contract negotiations.[MORE]
Inmates end Pt Augusta jail protest
Inmates of Port Augusta prison in SA end a 24-hour protest.[MORE]
Union says Rio strike may bring legal action
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says Rio Tinto has threatened the union with legal action if a planned strike by train drivers impacts on production.[MORE]
DPP fears quality of evidence
The Director of Public Prosecutions Tim Ellis has expressed concern that the warning police gave to a minister of a secret criminal investigation could have affected the quality of evidence collected.[MORE]
Alice warned of noisy generators return
The Electrical Trades Union has warned that two noisy generators will need to be brought back online in Alice Springs to ensure the safety of Power and Water employees.[MORE]
Brisbane bus drivers threaten snap strike over pay failure
Brisbane bus drivers are threatening to take industrial action today unless they get paid by lunchtime.[MORE]
Secret police document shown to Minister
A document showing Tasmania's Police Commissioner Jack Johnston informed the Police Minister of a secret criminal investigation has been tabled in State Parliament.[MORE]
No conflict on ethics watchdog: Premier
The Premier has denied his position on an independent investigative body is at odds with that of his deputy.[MORE]
Electrical workers snare 16pc pay deal
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) says it has signed off on new enterprise bargaining agreements that will give electrical workers a 16 per cent pay increase over three years. [MORE]
Ambulance union seeks meeting with Health Minister
The union representing ambulance officers has accused the Health Minister, Kim Hames, of reneging on an agreement to meet them to discuss their pay dispute.[MORE]
TransAdelaide boosts tram driver pay offer
TransAdelaide boosts a pay offer to tram drivers, to 13.5 per cent.[MORE]
At odds on Ethics Commission
The Premier David Bartlett and his deputy Lara Giddings are at odds about whether an ethics commission should investigate allegations of corruption.[MORE]
Barnett calls on Rio Tinto train drivers to call off planned action
The Premier Colin Barnett has called on Rio Tinto train drivers in the Pilbara to call off their planned strike this Saturday.[MORE]
