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Got questions about your work rights during COVID-19?

Got questions about your work rights during COVID-19?

Published: 17/08/2020
Category: Work Health and Safety

When business restrictions were introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19, Amy* found herself amongst the thousands of workers in Australia without work. “It all changed so quickly. One week I was told to work from home and then the next week, I was stood down,” she said.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


Paid pandemic leave – what is it and why do we need it?

Paid pandemic leave – what is it and why do we need it?

Published: 10/08/2020
Category: Rights at Work Work Health and Safety

In what’s been an already devasting year, it’s fair to say Victorians have had an especially rough week.

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The Australian Unions Supporter Program

The Australian Unions Supporter Program

Published: 29/07/2020
Category: Working Life

In July 2020, Australian Unions launched a new program to enable workers who are not eligible for union membership to support and engage with the union movement.

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In Conversation: Young Workers

In Conversation: Young Workers

Published: 22/07/2020
Category: Work Health and Safety Working Life

Michele O'Neil interviewed young workers and how they were affected by COVID-19.

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Michele O'Neil on Insiders

Michele O'Neil on Insiders

Published: 19/07/2020
Category: Working Life

Watch Michele O'Neil's full interview on Insiders where she discusses our National Economic Reconstruction Plan.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


Paid pandemic leave for all

Paid pandemic leave for all

Published: 09/07/2020
Category: Rights at Work Work Health and Safety

After tribunal rejection, ACTU doubles down on paid pandemic leave for all.

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