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Friday, June 05

New union standoff looms over pay dispute

A union representing workers “at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic” says the Marshall Government is “attempting to slash the working conditions of vital health workers” – but Treasurer Rob Lucas insists their pay demands are too high.

Adelaide UberEats driver's sacking "dystopian": union

The case of an UberEats driver who was allegedly sacked for delivering food 10 minutes late has been likened to modern-day slavery, the Transport Workers’ Union says.

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SA Senators set to help Govt pass union crackdown laws

The government appears set to secure Senate support this week for tough legislation to crack down on bad behaviour in the union movement, after the near finalisation of an agreement with Centre Alliance for several significant changes.

Tell us secret prison benchmarking behind job cuts: union

The prison officers union is demanding access to confidential details of a benchmarking program used to identify potential job cuts in SA prisons.

"I don't answer to the ALP": CFMEU boss stares down Albanese

Union leader John Setka says he’s a victim of “false allegations” being made for political gain, after coming under fire for comments he reportedly made about anti-domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty.

Albanese moves to expel union leader over Rosie Batty comments

Anthony Albanese is moving to expel Victorian CFMMEU secretary John Setka from the Labor Party, after the controversial official criticised anti-domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty.