Jobkeeper wage subsidy leaves 26,000 Canberra workers without support
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 …
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UnionsACT to conduct coronavirus jobs impact survey
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 …
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Employers who pressure workers to give up permanent jobs are breaking the law
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 …
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UnionsACT welcomes first stimulus package
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 …
Employers must waive sick certificate requirements
UnionsACT has today called on ACT employers to waive requirements for sick certificates for employees during the coronavirus crisis. Most employers require employees to provide …
ACT Govt Stimulus must come with guarantees for workers
UnionsACT has today called on the ACT Government to ensure any stimulus payments to businesses come with job security guarantees for working Canberrans. Past experience …
