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How to Launch the Young Workers Centre

February 24, 2016

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....

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Union Summer Gets the Interns Australia Seal of Approval

January 28, 2016

Unpaid work masquerading as “internships” is a massive issue for young...

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It’s Getting Hot in Here (but please don’t take off all your personal protective equipment)

December 16, 2015

There’s plenty of great things about summer – but having to...

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Young workers forced to choose between conditions and pay

December 03, 2015

It's a sad day when young workers have to choose between...

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Junior staff are not stupid

December 01, 2015

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

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Productivity Commission report will hurt young workers

November 30, 2015

"“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."

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Welcome to our new website!

November 12, 2015

Hours of blood, sweat and tears later...

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