Employment Legislation
Australian farm workers guaranteed minimum wage in a historic ruling
Under the Horticulture Award minimum casual wage, workers will now be paid at least $25.41 per hour.
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Economy
AWU backs carbon tax, promises to name businesses who sack workers
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has placed its support behind Julia Gillard’s carbon tax, saying in a meeting yesterday no jobs need to be lost as a result of the scheme.
Economy
Gillard backflip on RSPT gets support from unions and miners
BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Xstrata as well as the Australian Workers Union (AWU) are pleased with plans to replace the Resource Super Profits Tax with a Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).
News
Unions take Forgecast director to court for unpaid $2million
The AWU and AMWU are taking legal action against former company director of Forgecast Australia Pty Ltd over $2 million in unpaid entitlements.
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