Honouring those who have been injured or lost their lives at work at today's International Day of Mourning service.
Remember the dead, and fight like hell for the living.

Join the livestream of our annual International Day of Mourning service from 11:45am today unionsnsw.livewebcast.com.au

This year's International Workers' Memorial Day recognises the devastating effect the climate crisis has on workers around the world.

We reflect on those who lost their lives at work, and vow to fight for those living.

A message from ACTU Assistant Secretary Liam O'Brien.

Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day, a day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. For more information about events visit actu.org.au/event/internat… #IWMD2024 Australian Unions Unions NSW

Unions NSW Info Digest April 2024
how digital technologies change workplace structures and the quality of jobs, women cleaners in London on the frontline, hazards in the semiconductor industry in Korea, safe staffing levels in social care, and more unionsnsw.org.au/workers-digest…

Unsustainable workloads and work intensification in schools remain the primary reasons behind record low levels of teacher recruitment and retention.

Read #IEUSpeaks on how policymakers can better support school staff dealing with workload pressures

ieu.asn.au/ieu-speaks-nsr…

IAG was caught red-handed committing wage theft, cheating workers out of a staggering $21 million. Thanks to the FSU's assistance, the Fair Work Ombudsman uncovered IAG's deceitful practices.

UWU member James won $15k after his employer ripped him off by joining his union and fighting back.

au.finance.yahoo.com/news/underpaid… #ausunions #ausunions

📢 The students united will never be defeated.

📢 End unpaid placements now.

📢 All work must be paid.

It’s time for the Federal Government to end placement poverty in the May budget.

No. We will not accept this framing as normal.

These closures have a huge impact on the most vulnerable in our communities. Worst affected are the elderly, First Nations customers, people whose first language is not English, and others who are not computer literate.

When times are bad, companies like Qantas socialise their losses. When they're making record profits, execs pocket it.

Either way, workers and the public lose.

Me: solar eclipse, please give me a sign
Solar eclipse:

Upgrades to lounges and changes to Frequent Flyer points aren't convincing anyone that Qantas has turned over a new leaf.

Qantas needs a complete paradigm shift—back towards valuing workers and the public.
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One rule for workers, another rule for CEOs.

We're proud to be at the ACT launch of #VisaAssist , helping union members to work & live in Australia with safety & dignity. ✊️ UnionsACT Unions NSW IARC