Sydney workers in call to change the rules
Over 100 union members are expected to attend the local launch of the Change the Rules campaign in Revesby TOMORROW (Thursday 16 August, 2018).
Unions launch High Court challenge as Government threatens jail for political campaigns
Unions NSW has filed a High Court challenge against new electoral funding laws that could see trade unionists jailed for future campaign activities similar to those they engaged in at the last two state elections.
Forcing migrants to the bush creates conditions for exploitation
The Coalition’s policy to force migrants to spend five years in regional communities will create a tinder box of exploitation, according to Unions NSW.
International Women's Day March and Rally in Sydney TOMORROW
Thousands of women will rally in Sydney's Hyde Park to stand up against sexual harassment and violence against women TOMORROW (Saturday, 10 March 2018).
Abestos removal on Airtasker prompts calls to regulate gig-economy
Revelations of unlicensed asbestos removal performed through the job posting website, Airtasker, have prompted Unions NSW to begin a national push for a new body to properly regulate the gig economy.
May Day Rally Highlights exploitation of Workers
Today's May Day rally will see thousands of people march through Sydney to celebrate the achievements of the union movement, and to protest against exploitation.
Rally for domestic violence leave
Violence against women has claimed 52 lives since a COAG summit last October recommended paid leave for people affected by domestic violence.
Hazzard must come clean on Maitland Hospital details
NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard must come clean on the details of the operational model that is planned for the new Maitland Hospital, unions representing NSW health workers said today.