China’s Politics of Disaster: Port Explosion Shook Tianjin, But Also A Nation
Fire and explosion engulfed a large area of Tianjin’s Tanggu industrial park on Wednesday night.…More
Tagged: workers rights
Wharfies Expected To Return To Work Today Following Federal Court Win
The workers Hutchinson Ports Australia sacked by a midnight email will be back on the…More
Union Takes Court Action Over Port Sackings
The Maritime Union of Australia is today fronting the Federal Court seeking an injunction, penalties,…More
Woolies Are Bullies, And You Can Help Do Something About It
This week saw the beginning of a long campaign to save the jobs of hundreds…More
Our Obsession With Productivity Risks Distracting From Workplace Exploitation
Anyone following politics at present would be excused for thinking the country is mired in…More
Our Meat Market for Workers: How Coles And Woolworths Benefit From Worker Exploitation
The racism and sexism in the job advertisement is clear: “Require Male… not white job”.…More
Cooped Up Workers And Mystery Contractors: Major Chicken Supplier Roasted For Labour Exploitation
The Fair Work ombudsman has released a scathing investigation into the Baiada Group, a poultry…More
Public Sector Set For 'Largest Industrial Action In Generation'
Thousands of public sector workers will begin a week of half-day strikes across the country…More
Shutting Down Coal Without Shutting Out Workers
Last Thursday, over 400 workers in regional South Australia woke to read on the front…More
A Couple Of Questions For Joe 'Good Job' Hockey
On Tuesday, as Joe Hockey told struggling Australians all they needed to do to afford…More