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QNMU secretary Sarah Beaman called BlueCare’s justification of the cuts “a cop out”.

BlueCare cuts 60 per cent of enrolled nurses, gags them from telling residents

The state’s largest aged care provider told staff more than 80 enrolled nurses’ jobs would be cut, in a move labelled a “cop out” by Queensland’s peak nursing union.

  • Courtney Kruk

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Employees covered under EBAs are lucky enough to get a guaranteed annual wage increase. Just don’t call it a ‘pay rise’.

Another great Australian dream goes by the wayside

We’re still a long, long way from enjoying the 15-hour working week predicted in the 1930s.

  • Victoria Devine
Former Qantas employee, Damien Pollard.

The TWU’s millions: How much will sacked Qantas workers get?

The $90 million penalty judgment against Qantas for illegally firing 1800 workers has raised questions about how much the sacked employees will get.

  • Chris Zappone
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson at the economic roundtable on Tuesday.

Push to recognise overseas qualifications before unions and business clash on tax

As the federal government’s roundtable kicked off with broad agreement to tackle skills and tariffs, a former RBA governor launched an attack on Labor’s economic management.

  • Paul Sakkal and Shane Wright
Former Qantas worker Anne Guirguis speaks to media outside the Federal Court after Qantas was fined $90 million for unlawfully sacking staff at the start of COVID.

Qantas fined $90m in landmark ruling that could embolden unions

Justice Michael Lee has ordered that $50 million be paid directly to the Transport Workers’ Union as part of the largest fine under workplace law in Australian corporate history.

  • Chris Zappone and Nick Newling
The 2024 LNP Convention started on Friday.

From antisemitism summit to no net zero: What LNP members want from government

LNP members preparing for their annual convention have come up with 163 things they would like the party to do across a range of issues. Read the full list here.

  • Matt Dennien
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Robert Issa; the burnt-out car believed to have been used in the shooting; police at the scene.

Alleged hitman was handpicked as CFMEU health and safety man on building projects

A CFMEU delegate accused of involvement in a brazen underworld execution was parachuted into his lucrative union months after he allegedly gunned down a gangland figure in a suburban car park.

  • Nick McKenzie and Marta Pascual Juanola
President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions Michele O’Neil.

‘Populist thought bubble’: Union movement to push for four-day week despite criticism

ACTU president Michele O’Neil will cite academic research that argues businesses can achieve greater levels of productivity if the policy is implemented.

  • Olivia Ireland and Kayla Olaya
A placard made by striking teachers and Labor education spokesperson Di Farmer in Queensland budget estimates.

‘Modern-day bullying’: Minister asks striking teachers to consider premier’s feelings

Presented with a series of placards inspired by classic children’s books, the education minister said he doubted it was an “appropriate” way to deliver concerns to his leader.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
HVAC association spokesman Mimmo Scavera, former director Sergio Gonzalez and director Darren Beecroft.

The rogues’ gallery behind Labor’s flagship ‘top’ deal for workers

The first multi-employer bargaining agreement is riddled with business owners facing claims of multimillion-dollar tax debts and offensive social media posts.

  • Eryk Bagshaw