@UnionsACT

Representing 24 Unions & 33,000+ working people in the ACT. Authorised by K Tomkins, 2 Badham St Dickson, Canberra.

 Canberra, Australian Capital
unionsact.org.au
Joined October 2009
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Utsav, Viral ,Abdullah and Helen's stories represents the story of more than quarter of million workers in Australia who are in Gig Industry struggling for 60-80hrs a week to get stuff on their plates under constant fear. #reformnow
Senator Tony Sheldon
@TonySheldonNSW9 Nov 2023
I’m in Canberra chairing a Senate committee hearing on our ‘Closing Loopholes’ Bill. Today we’ve heard compelling and disturbing evidence from gig workers, demonstrating the urgency of passing this legislation.
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Overnight another delivery rider was tragically killed on our roads. Gig transport workers under pressure to work long hours, and under threat of being unfairly sacked from platforms, urgently need minimum standards.
Barbara Pocock
@BarbaraPocock9 Nov 2023
This morning at the inquiry into the 'Closing Loopholes' IR Bill, we heard from gig workers about the conditions they face and the dangers that exist for drivers and riders trying to make ends meet. This driver was very clear about why he supports the proposed changes.
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Joining the @TheLongWalkOz in Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country - “we are taking about human rights..we all have a responsibility to leave the world in a better place…the Uluru Statement is a statement of love” 🫶🏽❤️” #UluruStatement #Yes23 #voteyes #indigenousledsolutions – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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“The High Court has now found Qantas responsible for the largest case of illegal sackings in Australian corporate history.” @TWUMichaelKaine
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TWU Australia@TWUAus4 Sep 2023
“I have been working as a food delivery driver for 5 years but I don’t know how I’m being paid. I’ve been deactivated for not accepting enough orders. Gig companies say it’s flexible, but flexible for whom?” - @oannbn
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BREAKING: Albanese Government introduces the Closing Loopholes Bill to deliver more job security, stop wage theft and make workplaces safer.
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Defence needs $4.1bn for missiles? ✅ Defence needs $368bn for subs? ✅ Defence needs public housing? ✅ Increase JobSeeker, lift people out of poverty? ❌ Pay rise for care workers? ❌ Building new public housing? ❌ It doesn't make sense to us either.
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Great news that Alan Joyce has announced his retirement as Qantas CEO, but a great shame he isn't retiring today.
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It's time @unionsact @sa_unions @queenslandunions @ausunions #Yes23 #Unionsforyes
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Thank you to all the members and senators across the political spectrum who voted for workers – @AustralianLabor @DavidPocock @Greens
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The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill is now law. Thank you @Tony_Burke for the enormous work you put in the last six month & your determination to get wages moving. Working people thank you #auspol
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#BREAKINGNEWS❗️ SECURE JOBS BETTER PAY BILL IS NOW LAW A win for the workers of Australia
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Congratulations to our comrades in Victoria. Workers in the South will continue to benefit from a progressive state government that puts workers first #VicVotes #ForTheWorkers @VicUnions
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On behalf of all workers in the ACT, thank you @DavidPocock for supporting the Secure Jobs Better Pay Bill. You have met with ACT workers and you have listened #auspol #fortheworkers
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Thank you @DavidPocock for deciding to support the Secure Jobs Better Pay Bill. It will make a real difference for millions of working Australians and their families who are struggling now and have waited for so long for fair pay rises. #insiders
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Solidarity with nurses and midwives who are on strike today for better pay and conditions and for ratios. ✊ IEU Organiser Tina Smith was in Wollongong this morning when nurses and midwives were boarding the bus bound for Sydney. #Strike4Ratios @nswnma
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This is why we need the Secure Jobs, Better pay bill
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UnionsACT retweeted
NTEU ACT@NTEUACT4 Nov 2022
Great to meet @ALeighMP today to present a @unionsaustralia book of workers' stories & support the Govt's IR legislation. @NTEUACT Secretary @LachlanClohesy was there with members James, Kath & Craig. Thanks for meeting with our members Andrew!✊ @UnionsACT @NTEUnion
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Business Council Pres on #730 arguing against new multi employer bargaining changes saying wages must be based on productivity. Ignoring the facts that show business is not sharing productivity growth with workers
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"The wages crisis will not be fixed unless workers have a modern collective bargaining system that gives them the ability to win fair pay rises" @sallymcmanus on why we need the Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill.
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