What is a “Workchoices-era collective agreement”?

A Workchoices-era collective agreement is the extremely boring title given to a series of agreements struck under the old Workchoices legislation. 

We think of slavery as a relic of the past, a horror from the history books that has been mostly eradicated – and yet there are more slaves in the world today than at any other time in human history. The United Nations estimates that there are over 30 million slaves in the world, and that includes people who have been unlawfully trafficked into slavery. 

Have you ever used Wikipedia to quickly find answers to those niggling questions or to settle a debate? Most of us have, in fact it’s the seventh most popular website worldwide. But have you ever contributed to Wikipedia as an editor?  The chances are that if you’re a woman or girl, you’re much less likely to say yes than your male friends: for every one female editor on English Wikipedia, there are over 5 male editors.  

Starting uni for the first time can be super exciting.  We’ve seen it first hand at our stalls across all the major Victorian universities!

350 people packed out the original Victoria St wing of Trades Hall to celebrate the launch of the Young Workers Centre on Wednesday night – but the actual work had started months ago.

Unpaid work masquerading as “internships” is a massive issue for young workers – and one that we take very seriously. 

There’s plenty of great things about summer – but having to go to work on those scorching 35 degree days isn’t one of them.

It's a sad day when young workers have to choose between taking home a mere $11.86 per hour or sick leave, annual leave, and their workplace safety nets.

There is absolutely no evidence that junior staff are "stupid".

"“I only have three shifts so Sunday is about half of my total pay and I spend everything I earn on food, rent and the important amenities,” Ms Whitehall said."