2010 Releases
Radio ads highlight Coalition obsession with resurrecting WorkChoices
A radio ad campaign launched today in Queensland highlights the Coalition’s obsession with breathing life back into WorkChoices.
Read more: Radio ads highlight Coalition obsession with resurrecting WorkChoicesCourt imposes maximum penalty on QR for cutting corners to privatise
Today’s Federal Court fine on QR is a vindication of Australia’s workplace laws protecting enterprise bargaining, according to Queensland Council of Unions Secretary Ron Monaghan.
Read more: Court imposes maximum penalty on QR for cutting corners to privatise
Report shows Treasurer’s $29 billion budget blunder
Another economic report has torn down the Bligh Government’s reasons for privatising Queensland’s public assets, saying Treasurer Andrew Fraser is $29 billion out with his maths.
Read more: Report shows Treasurer’s $29 billion budget blunderDr Ros Kidd to deliver Alex Macdonald Memorial Lecture today
Prominent academic Dr Ros Kidd will today deliver the Alex Macdonald Memorial Lecture on the topic of Aboriginal labour in 20th century Queensland.
Read more: Dr Ros Kidd to deliver Alex Macdonald Memorial Lecture today
Labour Day 2010: Unions are working for a better life
Unions will mark Labour Day 2010 under the theme “Australian Unions: Working for a Better Life” to highlight the important role they’ve played for workers and their families for over 100 years.
Read more: Labour Day 2010: Unions are working for a better lifeEmployers silent on their role in growth management
A poll* of 1000 Queenslanders shows that the responsibility of meeting the demands of
Read more: Employers silent on their role in growth management
Bligh backs big business over ordinary Queenslanders
The voice of ordinary Queenslanders has again been ignored following the Bligh Government’s backdown over the land tax vaulation issue.
Read more: Bligh backs big business over ordinary QueenslandersRally and march against privatisation
A public rally and march will be held today against the government’s plans to privatise public assets. Read more: Rally and march against privatisation
New poll confirms privatisation to severely affect Federal Labor
A new
Workers' rights trampled on in QR's rush to float
Rail unions will today lodge an application in the Federal Court following Queensland Rail’s failure to consult with its workers in the rush to float the company on the stock exchange.
Read more: Workers' rights trampled on in QR's rush to floatMore Articles...
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