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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 a workplace and a chance to explore different fields before they choose to study or undertake an apprenticeship. It should be a...
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Minimum Wage 2022

June 20, 2022

New minimum wage rates - check your pay and superannuation. Avoid...
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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 whingey – they’re brave and smart. -Felicity Sowerbutts, Director, Young Workers Centre
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A short-term strategy for a long-term issue, where is the support for apprentices?

October 09, 2020

The Federal Budget’s plan to subsidise the wages of apprentices and...
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Is Your Employer Breaking the Law? Wage Theft is a Crime in Victoria

June 23, 2020

Is Your Employer Breaking the Law? Wage Theft is a Crime...
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Essential Workers and Occupational Violence

March 30, 2020

I know, it seems obvious. But it seems with the panic...
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YWC on Triple J Hack: Can you afford coronavirus?

March 12, 2020

What are your rights at work should you have to take...
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