Tag: Work
Report reveals mixed economic outlook
The ANZ Regional and Rural Quarterly report has released a positive assessment of the south-east region of New South Wales, but it is not all good news.[MORE]
SA records wage drop
Business SA says a drop in wages shows employers are responding to the global financial crisis.[MORE]
WorkCover defends claims appointment
The chairman of the WorkCover board has told a state parliamentary inquiry there was nothing improper about appointment of its claims manager. [MORE]
Report finds paid maternity leave 'not important to executives'
A survey has found very few executives believe paid maternity leave is the key to keeping women in the work force.[MORE]
Opposition wary of proposed IR changes
Some federal Opposition members are criticising the Government's industrial relations changes, despite promising to support the bill in the Lower House of Parliament. [MORE]
Meat processing jobs 'safe for now'
A Kingaroy meat processor in southern Queensland will continue operating, despite its owner going into voluntary administration.[MORE]
Expansion for Lithgow arms factory
There will be a boost to job opportunities in Lithgow after the expansion of a small arms factory.[MORE]
Workplace changes won't lead to job cuts: Gillard
Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard says she does not expect a rush of job losses as a result of the Government's new workplace laws.[MORE]
Disability job group airs transport worries
A local disability employment group says some staff may be forced to quit their jobs because of problems getting to work.[MORE]
Questions raised over police comms centre closure savings
The police association is questioning the savings to be made by closing Wagga Wagga's police communications centre.[MORE]
Union calls for timber industry plan
The union that represents timber mill workers wants the Government to come up with a plan for the local industry.[MORE]
Factory auction raises funds for workers
A factory owned by a failed Victorian car parts manufacturer sold at auction today, freeing up thousands of dollars for retrenched workers.[MORE]
Forget productivity: more people should join Facebook
As long as the website isn't used at work too much, everyone would be better off if more people used it.[MORE]
Growcom laments Qld exclusion from farm labour trial
A leading horticulture group says it is disappointed Queensland has been excluded from a federal trial to use Pacific Island workers for crop picking.[MORE]
Union leader welcomes WorkChoices replacement
The president of the Barrier Industrial Council, Danny O'Connor, has welcomed the Federal Government's introduction of a bill to replace the WorkChoices industrial relations system.[MORE]
Nurses told of job cut protests
The New South Wales Nurses Association says it is letting its members know about protest rallies planned across the region this weekend.[MORE]
Global downturn a boon for professional web networks
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The crisis has sparked a spike in professional network usage as people hedge against losing work and laid-off employees seek jobs.[MORE]
Emergency workers plead for more staff
Emergency services unions are calling on the public to pressure the Victorian Government for more paramedics, police and firefighters.[MORE]
SA Unions criticise Fair Work bill
SA Unions says the Federal Govt's proposed workplace relations system does not go far enough to protect workers.[MORE]
Gippsland TAFE teachers join pay protest
About 2,000 TAFE teachers have gathered in Melbourne to demand the Victorian Government reduce staff casualisation and improve salaries.[MORE]
Car importation facility boosting jobs
The head of the ports corporation says the movement of cars through Port Kembla is generating significant new jobs.[MORE]
Bowler urges bulk exports ban rethink
Independent Kalgoorlie MP John Bowler is urging the Premier to reverse a decision to ban bulk exports from the Esperance Port.[MORE]
Global crisis no excuse to ditch paid maternity leave: unions
The Queensland Council of Unions says the Federal Government cannot use the global financial crisis as an excuse not to introduce paid parental leave.[MORE]
Rann under fire over smelter jobs
The South Australian Opposition says Premier Mike Rann is more interested in an emissions trading scheme than protecting jobs at the Port Pirie smelter.[MORE]
Scheme encourages women into male dominated industries
The Whitsunday Development Corporation says it has helped a number of women gain the confidence and skills to take on work in male dominated industries.[MORE]
