UnionsACT welcomes the announcement that JobSeeker and JobKeeper will be extended beyond September, but now is the time for support, not cuts. The extension of JobKeeper is critical for
Now is the time for support for workers, not cuts Read More »
Young Workers Centre welcomes court decision: casual employment arrangements can’t strip permanent workers of rights The Young Workers Centre at UnionsACT welcomes yesterday’s landmark decision of the Federal Court in
Casual Employment Arrangements Can’t Strip Permanent Workers of Rights Read More »
Analysis by the ACTU and UnionsACT shows that 17,300 casual workers and 8,600 migrant workers (excluding New Zealand citizens) will not be eligible for the Federal Government wages subsidy (Jobkeeper).
Jobkeeper wage subsidy leaves 26,000 Canberra workers without support Read More »
UnionsACT has today welcomed the establishment of the Jobs Fund for Canberrans, rental relief and other important measures to protect jobs security, but cautions that business must not hoard tax
UnionsACT Statement on ACT Stimulus 2 Package Read More »
UnionsACT has today welcomed in principle the wages subsidy announced by prime minister Scott Morrison but warned that tens of thousands of workers in the ACT will be left behind
UnionsACT Statement on Federal wages subsidy Read More »
UnionsACT has commenced an ACT-wide jobs survey to measure the impact of the coronavirus crisis on employment, income and job security. The survey, launched on Wednesday, has been completed by
UnionsACT to conduct coronavirus jobs impact survey Read More »
UnionsACT has today added its voice to calls that the Federal Government urgently establish a wages subsidy to protect jobs. Thousands of Canberra workers and hundreds of thousands across Australia
UnionsACT calls for Federal wages subsidy to protect jobs Read More »
UnionsACT is aware of employers using the coronavirus crisis to coerce vulnerable workers out of permanent employment and into casual jobs. This activity is illegal, and workers who face this
Employers who pressure workers to give up permanent jobs are breaking the law Read More »
UnionsACT has welcomed the ACT Government’s first stimulus package, and calls on employers to use the stimulus to protect jobs. The stimulus focuses on practical measures that reduce costs for
UnionsACT welcomes first stimulus package Read More »
