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Andrews Labor Government announce Apprenticeship Reforms in response to Young Workers Centre campaign

November 08, 2022

Young Workers Centre applauds today’s announcement by the Andrews Labor Government that a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will establish an Apprenticeships Taskforce to improve safety and fairness for apprentices across the state.

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Young Workers' Experience of Age Discrimination

October 25, 2022

Since the Young Workers Centre (Centre) was launched in 2016, we...

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So, what does a good apprenticeship look like?

October 14, 2022

You may have seen a lot of talk of late around...

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Can a boss ask me to do an unpaid trial?

July 28, 2022

At the Young Workers Centre we hear about lots of employers...

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Doing work experience? Let’s talk about your rights!

July 18, 2022

For many young people, work experience is their first time in...

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Minimum Wage 2022

June 20, 2022

New minimum wage rates - check your pay and superannuation. Avoid wage theft! Check your employer is paying the legal minimum wage for your industry.

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What's the big deal with casual work?

October 08, 2021

As young workers, most of us have been in casual work...

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What to do if your boss is being sh*tty about Covid-19 restrictions

October 01, 2021

When Emily* got a text from her boss urging her to...

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TIPS FOR STARTING OUT AS AN APPRENTICE

December 14, 2020

An apprenticeship is a great opportunity to learn and work at...

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Check your privilege, burger bros

November 26, 2020

Young workers who stand up for their rights aren’t self-entitled or...

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