Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Need a Voice. Say Yes on 14 October!
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The Crossing – Union led rehabilitation service
The Crossing is a proposal for a new addiction rehabilitation service because we know that one in five Australians will struggle with addiction in their lifetime, with an estimated 3,600 Victorians are on public waiting lists every day. Unfortunately, we also know that working Victorians are mostly unable to access treatment services due to the cost or time required to be admitted. With approximately 98% of rehabilitation offered in...
We say YES!
On 14 October Australians will be asked to cast their vote in an historic choice – called a referendum – about the kind of country we want for the future. It’s long overdue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be recognised in Australia’s Constitution. The upcoming referendum on 14 October will ask you if you support: Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our nation’s constitution; and...
Going on Parental Leave? Experiencing financial hardship?
Are you experiencing some financial hardship and going on or already on Parental Leave? You don’t need to give up your membership or the support the Union offers when you return to work or your Professional Indemnity Insurance. If you’re going on Parental Leave, the last thing you should be worrying about is your career when you should be celebrating the arrival of your child into the world. We have a reduced rate so you...
The ways employers fail to comply with Agreements
The Union regularly receives queries and requests for assistance from members with suspected underpayments, being incorrectly classified or requests for Flexible Working Arrangements being rejected, along with difficulties with career progression. One of the most persistent queries is around suspected underpayments. This issue, something akin to wage theft, was spectacularly highlighted with the underpayments discovered at South West...