May Day Dinner 2016
The UnionsACT dinner to celebrate May Day will be held on Friday 29 April. You can purchase tickets here and contact UnionsACT if you have any questions it would like to buy a table of 10.
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UnionsACT Response to ACT Concessions Review
UnionsACT has today made a submission to the ACT Government Concessions Review. Australia and the ACT’s system of support and concession payments is more tightly tested than any other OECD country. The proportion of the working-age population receiving income support is at its lowest levels since the early 1990s, and the number of people (not …
UnionsACT Submission to 2016 ACT Budget Consultation
Each year, UnionsACT makes a submission to the ACT Government’s budget consultation process. It highlights the priority areas for territory funding for the following year on behalf of the trade union movement and working people. In particular, it focuses on both industrial, economic, social and community service areas that unions believe should be addressed by …
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ACT Light Rail: Assessment on Impact for Workers
An independent assessment commissioned by UnionsACT confirms that over 3,500 jobs will be created as a result of the construction of light rail. More importantly, the assessment finds that the transformation of the Gungahlin corridor will generate thousands of jobs in private sector knowledge economy and service jobs over the long term. The assessment, prepared by …
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UnionsACT Submission to Taxi Innovation Review
UnionsACT recently made a submission to the ACT Government’s Taxi Innovation Review. The review looked at the impact of new technology on the taxi industry, especially from companies like Uber. UnionsACT holds that the emergence of app-based booking services does not excuse companies from their responsibility to workers and to the community. The ACT Government …
Work for UnionsACT: Events & Office Coordinator
Do you want to work for the peak union council for the Australian Capital Territory? We’re hiring for a new Events & Office Coordinator to manage our office and drive our growing calendar of high-impact events. The UnionsACT Events & Office Coordinator manages all internal office processes, coordinates UnionsACT events and provides meeting support. Duties …
Bernie Banton launch of asbestos awareness bus in Canberra
Canberra’s toxic asbestos legacy made it the perfect location to launch a new asbestos awareness van which will tour the country over the coming months. The Bernie Banton Foundation, which promotes awareness and education around all forms of asbestos, launched its Mobile Asbestos Education and Awareness Unit at the ACT Legislative Assembly on Tuesday amid …
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