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Prisoners locked in cells while guards strike over pay

Prisoners locked in cells while guards strike over pay

Hundreds of prisoners in Victoria's largest maximum security jail were locked down after prison officers took industrial action to fight for better pay.

Sackings 'very likely' in pandemic crisis, Qantas says

Sackings 'very likely' in pandemic crisis, Qantas says

Sackings 'very likely' in pandemic crisis, Qantas says

Sackings 'very likely' in pandemic crisis, Qantas says

Qantas staff unlawfully fired in 2020 should get reduced compensation because they would have been fired in 2021 anyway, lawyers for the airline have argued.

Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash

Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash

Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash

Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash

Rank-and-file Labor members have rebuked the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a long-running stand-off delaying a much-anticipated train line.

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'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan's speeches to the Victorian Labor faithful have been overshadowed by pro-Palestine protesters.

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

The United Firefighters Union has lost its Federal Court bid after a judge found Victoria's attorney-general did not coerce Fire Rescue Victoria.

Govt public service boost as unions march on Labour Day

Govt public service boost as unions march on Labour Day

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has marched with union members after making an Australian-first health leave announcement for public service workers.

Regional ambulance mechanics go on 'historic' strike

Regional ambulance mechanics go on 'historic' strike

Regional Victorian ambulance stations will be without their mechanics as workers go on strike for better pay conditions.

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Rights groups welcome review of NSW 'anti-protest' laws

Rights groups welcome review of NSW 'anti-protest' laws

Rights groups welcome review of NSW 'anti-protest' laws

Rights groups welcome review of NSW 'anti-protest' laws

An inquiry will be held into whether laws said to have had a "chilling effect on social progress" remain fit for purpose.

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Aviation firefighters will cause major school holiday travel disruptions when they strike over claims staff shortages are posing "extreme risks" for passengers.

Judge dismisses credit card case against union boss

Judge dismisses credit card case against union boss

Judge dismisses credit card case against union boss

Judge dismisses credit card case against union boss

A union president accused of billing members for $6700 in personal expenses via his union-issued credit card has had the civil case against him dismissed.

Aged care minister dismisses worker pay inflation fears

Aged care minister dismisses worker pay inflation fears

Aged care minister dismisses worker pay inflation fears

Aged care minister dismisses worker pay inflation fears

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has defended pay rises for the nation's lowest-paid workers, saying they aren't the reason for Australia's inflation problem.

Crown to cut almost 200 jobs amid post-Packer review

Crown to cut almost 200 jobs amid post-Packer review

Crown to cut almost 200 jobs amid post-Packer review

Crown to cut almost 200 jobs amid post-Packer review

Casino and resort giant Crown will slash nearly 200 jobs as it reviews the business, with most of the cuts coming from Melbourne.

Pay-row pilots extend strike at Qantas subsidiary

Pay-row pilots extend strike at Qantas subsidiary

Pay-row pilots extend strike at Qantas subsidiary

Pay-row pilots extend strike at Qantas subsidiary

Regional travellers and fly-in, fly-out workers face more flight disruptions as hundreds of Network Aviation pilots vow to extend a strike over a pay dispute.

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Regional travellers and fly-in, fly-out workers face travel disruptions as more than 200 pilots at a Qantas subsidiary walk off the job over a pay dispute.

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Pay-row pilots to resume strike at Qantas subsidiary

Regional travellers and workers face having their flight plans disrupted by a three-day strike by pilots at a Qantas subsidiary.

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Electricians at Parliament House are walking off the job for 24 hours to protest against pay rates but a department insists it is negotiating in good faith.

Cyclone prompts pilots to jettison four-day strike

A strike at a Qantas subsidiary has been suspended at the request of the West Australian government because of a cyclone and the possible need for evacuations.

Industrial action at Qantas subsidiary to be extended

Regional airline travellers in Western Australia may be in for more flight pain as pilots working at a Qantas subsidiary set a date for more industrial action.

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Unions call for local content rules for offshore wind

An area of Western Australia known for its wild bottlenose dolphins and birdlife is the latest to join the offshore wind race.

Pilot strike at Qantas subsidiary could be extended

Regional airline passengers could be in for more pain, with striking pilots at a Qantas subsidiary set to consider further industrial action.

Workers protest, call for heat safeguards after death

Construction workers have marched through Brisbane's streets demanding workplace safety action following the death of a colleague in December.

Dutton cops heat from police over right to disconnect

The police union has condemned Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, a former Queensland officer, over his commitment to unwind the right to disconnect after work.

Three-day pilot strike to hit some regional routes

Regional travellers and workers could have their flight plans disrupted by a three-day industrial action by pilots, due to start on Wednesday.

Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.

More Qantas flight pain as pilots fight for pay rise

Regional travellers and FIFO workers could have their flight plans on a Qantas Group carrier disrupted again as pilots vote to take further industrial action.

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