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20 reasons why the gender pay gap is closing faster

20 reasons why the gender pay gap is closing faster

Published: 19/11/2024
Category: Campaign Election Wages Women

The gender pay gap now at its lowest point ever at 11.5%. If we continue to progress as we are, the gender pay gap in Australia could close completely within nine years.

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Permanent vs casual workers' rights in Australia

Permanent vs casual workers' rights in Australia

Published: 13/11/2024
Category: Job Security Rights at Work

In Australia, your rights as a worker can differ when it comes to your type of employment, especially when it comes to your health and safety, job security, wages and entitlements on the job.

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New rights and protections for gig economy workers

New rights and protections for gig economy workers

Published: 04/11/2024
Category: Campaign Job Security Rights at Work Wages

Thanks to new laws which union members won this year, gig economy workers are entitled to the pay, rights and benefits that other workers enjoy.

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Strings attached: casual workers are no longer just a situationship

Strings attached: casual workers are no longer just a situationship

Published: 23/10/2024
Category: Job Security Rights at Work

Casual workers across Australia now have stronger rights and protections, thanks to new laws won by union members.

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55 years: From Zelda to our lowest gender pay gap ever

55 years: From Zelda to our lowest gender pay gap ever

Published: 21/10/2024
Category: Social Justice Women Working Life

On 21 October 1969, legendary union activist Zelda D’Aprano chained herself to the doors of the Commonwealth Building to protest for Equal Pay.

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How these workers are getting a $30k pay rise

How these workers are getting a $30k pay rise

Published: 15/10/2024
Category: Job Security Rights at Work Wages

Labour hire loopholes were exploited by employers – but that's finally changing thanks to union-won Same Job Same Pay laws, which unions have already used to win substantial pay rises!

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