Unions take AFL to industrial umpire over major restructure and job cuts
Unions have lodged a formal dispute against the AFL before the industrial umpire, accusing the...
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AFL slammed for “appalling” treatment of loyal staff as hundreds set to lose jobs
The treatment of loyal staff by AFL management has been described as appalling after CEO Gillon...
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AFL accused of breaching Fair Work Act with unlawful directive to staff
AFL management has been warned that a directive to a staff member that they are not permitted to...
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Newcastle Permanent customers urged to direct branch closure anger at management
Customers of the Newcastle Permanent Building Society upset by the announcement of the closure of four local branches are being urged to direct their anger at directors and executive management, encouraging them to reverse their decision, rather than at the workers impacted by the decisio
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Fed Gov accused of gaming public service wage cap with promotions for dozens of Ministerial advisors
Unions have accused the Federal Government of promoting dozens of ministerial advisors to senior positions — with pay rises of up to $50,000 — in an attempt to get around their own cap on wage rises for public servants.
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Save Bluehaven: Update
Over the past several weeks we have seen the Minister for Local Government issue Kiama Council...
Shellharbour Mayor misses the point on Apprentices and doesn’t understand the industry
The recent statements from Shellharbour City Council Mayor Chris Homer completely misses the point...
Shoalhaven City Council’s decision to outsource public toilet cleaners ‘reprehensible’, says union
The decision to outsource public toilet cleaners will free up $400,000 in council’s budget...
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