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Shell slammed over execution of ‘brutal’ mass sacking

‘They knew and did nothing’: Hundreds of solar farm workers found out by text just hours before their shift that they would...

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26th Feb. 2021 4:02 AM

NOT GOOD ENOUGH: Shell slammed by ETU over advanced knowledge of ‘brutal’ mass sacking. Pic: Hollie Adams/The Australian

Fair work fears after ‘brutal’ sacking of 230 solar workers

The Electrical Trades Union has expressed concern over workers rights after the ‘brutal’ sacking of hundreds of southwest...

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11th Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

NO WARNING: The Electrical Trades Union has expressed concern over workers’ rights after the ‘brutal’ sacking of hundreds of southwest solar workers. Pic: Supplied

PM backs casual sick leave and holiday pay

Prime Minister Scott Morrison excluded casuals from JobKeeper but could a new deal with unions secure help them secure more...

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27th May 2020 8:05 PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison excluded casuals from JobKeeper but could a new deal with unions secure help them secure more rights?

CS Energy ensures casual workers pay amid COVID-19 pandemic

CS ENERGY has stepped up for its casual workforce guaranteeing pay if workers get coronavirus or are required to...

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10th April 2020 12:04 PM

POWER UP: Callide Power Station at Biloela. PIC: Supplied

Union calls for job security for CS Energy cleaners

CFMEU is fighting for the rights of cleaners putting their safety at risk ensuring CS Energy facilities are COVID-19 free.

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10th April 2020 12:04 PM

WORKERS RIGHTS: The CFMEU is fighting for the rights of cleaners putting their safety at risk ensuring CS Energy facilities are COVID-19 free. Pic: Supplied

Workers leave entitlements in self-isolation

Fair Work Ombudsman advice explains where workers stand if they or a family member has COVID-19 or is asked to...

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01st April 2020 12:04 PM

Workers and bosses are confused about isolation leave. Picture: iStock

Workers fear for health after ‘dangerous’ chemicals

Port of Townsville workers have potentially been exposed to toxic chemicals, as authorities investigate an alleged spill

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01st Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

Workers win industrial dispute with SDRC

CLAIMS axing employee RDOs would minimise future rate increases found to be lacking in evidence.

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27th Aug. 2019 7:08 PM

UNSUBSTANTIATED: CEO David Keenan was unable to back up his claims.

Noodle bar worker paid just $10 an hour

A Chinese student was grossly underpaid to work late nights and public holidays in an Australian noodle kitchen.

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03rd June 2019 1:06 PM

Singapore noodles at Bamboo Authentic Singaporean. Picture: Thi P, Yelp

Worker sacked after first day lands huge payout

A cafe worker who was wrongly sacked after a single day on the job has been awarded a staggering amount of money in damages...

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13th May 2019 5:05 AM

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