Are our pollies recognising the need for public transport investment?
Almost two-thirds of Australian believe investment in public transport is more important than investment in roads, according to a Sydney University survey. Read More »
Pacific National Bulk EA in final stages
The final version of the Pacific National Bulk enterprise agreement is currently being reviewed in an effort to finalise the agreement before sending it out to members for voting. Read More »
May Day parade
Join the May Day parade on Sunday 5 May and celebrate the achievements of workers over the decades. Read More »
International Day of Mourning
The International Day of Mourning is coming up on Sunday 28th April – a time to remember workers whose lives have been list as a result of workplace incidents or disease. Read More »
Drunk man awarded $650,000 after falling on tracks
Railcorp has been ordered to pay $650,000 to a man who was hit by a train after he drunkenly fell onto the train tracks at Mortdale station. Read More »
High-speed rail – wishful thinking or the inevitable?
It’s commonplace in many global cities – a high-speed rail link to get you from A to B. No waiting around in airports, no need to turn off your electronics; just sit back and look out the window until you reach your destination.
Here in Australia, the idea has been touted for decades. Many people claim a high-speed rail-link between Melbourne and Sydney is without doubt the way of the future. Read More »
Paid Parental Leave Review – quick online survey
The Federal Government is currently conducting a Review of the Paid Parental Leave Scheme – and we want you to get involved. Read More »
Superannuation…stay awake
Superannuation. Merely reading the word is enough to make most of us want to doze off. But force your eyes open long enough and you realise that it’s actually incredibly important – and something we […] Read More »
High speed rail – is it finally coming?
A high-speed rail line between Sydney and Melbourne is a step closer to reality today after the Federal Government released a report looking into the viability of the project. Read More »
People-powered election campaigning
Recently, Opposition leader Tony Abbott attended an expensive gala dinner being held by a right-wing think tank. Gina Rinehart, Rupert Murdoch and Andrew Bolt were also there. Read More »