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December 19, 2016
The private sector investment in Lao PDR is booming ... as are reports of workplace injuries and incidents and deteriorating working conditions. Read more
November 23, 2016
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 12th December from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Unions NSW Executive Board Room, Level 3, Trades Hall, 377-383 Sussex Street, Sydney. All members are welcome to attend. Read more
October 31, 2016
As the global justice organisation of the Australian union movement, we know how important it is to fight for a just and fair society for everyone. This includes fighting for the rights of our LGBTI brothers and sisters who want marriage equality. Read more
October 31, 2016
The Roman Empire used it for household goods, its name is derived from the Greek word for indestructible and evidence of it has even been found in ancient China. But despite the many volumes of scientific evidence proving its poisonous nature - and decades of campaigning by the Australian union movement - asbestos is now threatening to have a resurgence in Australia. Read more
October 31, 2016
This month we spoke with Vinnie Molina from Perth. Vinnie is a carpenter by trade and an organiser for the CFMEU Construction & General Division in Western Australia. Read more
October 31, 2016
A new Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA project aims to improve the lives of Timor-Leste’s farmers. The nation’s farmers stand at an important cross road in the country’s development. Project Officer - Vietnam, Cambodia & Lao PDR Karine Laroche explains how organising farmers can lift the standard of living for an entire nation. Read more
October 31, 2016
Looking ahead to the Melbourne Dinner and looking back at the Unions WA International Conference and the inaugural WA APHEDA Dinner. Read more
October 31, 2016
Australian unionists gave generously to provide support to workers and communities who had lost housing and livelihoods due to Vanuatu's Cyclone Pam in 2015 and Fiji's Cyclone Winston in 2016. Read more