Unions

The conversion of the T3 Bankstown train line was meant to start next Saturday, but the project won't start unless an agreement is reached with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union.

The former National President Jade Ingham told journalists today that the government's intervention in the union's recent scandal is "undemocratic" and "unconstitutional".

Widespread allegations against the CFMEU could be aired in a high-stakes court battle brought by the industrial watchdog to appoint an independent administrator, a court has been told.

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) claim complaints about CFMEU conduct at Adelaide construction sites have been rolling in for months.

Victoria's construction union and an official have been slapped with $168,000 in fines after they were found to have bullied safety officials and police after shutting down a construction site.

Tony Burke said deregistering the union would "be a gift to the worst elements" operating inside it.

A hidden police camera that allegedly captured a CFMEU boss getting a $5000 kickback prompted the move.

A Melbourne mum is demanding change after her son died following his first shift on a CFMEU government work-site.

If there's no acceptable offer after two weeks the action will ramp up.

Wanding laws would allow police to perform a "non-invasive" search of members of the public with a hand-held metal detector.

The HSU says that paramedics' roles have changed drastically over the past 12 years, and their pay should reflect that.

The estranged wife of John Setka has been recorded declaring she had no other option but to kill the CFMEU boss and father of her children, a court has heard.

It comes days after the teacher's union rejected a five per cent pay rise it claims would see teachers 'worse off' long term.

Adelaide teachers are threatening strike action for the second time in a month, with a second strike planned to hit in the middle of SACE exams.

About 1500 firefighters brought the industrial action, which left stations across the state understaffed this morning.

Approximately 80 of Grindr's 178 workers were forced to leave as of August 31, the CWA said Wednesday.

Police said motorists should prepare for slow roads in the CBD.

If the actors strike, they will formally join screenwriters on the picket lines outside studios and filming locations.

'Their profit is higher than ever and we've had workers from home for three years.'

A NSW fire station had no running water for almost two months, putting firefighters at risk and forcing them to shower outside on cold days, a union has claimed.

Health care workers have walked off the job at three major Sydney hospitals after accusing the premier of lying to them about a pay rise, to get their votes.

The South Korean government was this week forced to rethink a plan that would have radically increased its cap on working hours.

The union boss said she "meant" to pay for the bag, but was also spotted bagging a jumper minutes before.

Critics have slammed the move in a country that already has a workaholic culture.

The TWU claims Aldi and other major retailers are putting pressure on the operators and drivers transporting their goods to "delay maintenance, speed, and drive fatigued".

Transport Workers Union (TWU) staff are yet to reach an agreement with their employer Cleanaway, who are contracted by City of Sydney, after demanding pay increases.

Workers are holding their third 24 hour strike, demanding the council contracted company Cleanaway increases wages.

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The Federal Government has made a concession in a fight over fair pay as Australian workers prepare for another week.

From this Thursday train works will switch the machines off between 3pm and 7pm each weekday, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) NSW said.

Unions want the government to increase paid parental leave to 52 weeks to address what they claim is "the second worst" state funded scheme in the developed world.

South Australians might soon find when they call for an ambulance a fire truck arrives instead.

Only 70 per cent of the city's rail fleet will operate on Wednesday and Friday, although that's more than the 30 per cent originally planned by the union.

The New South Wales government has taken legal action in an attempt to prevent any further industrial action by rail workers that would disrupt Sydney's train network once again.

9News can reveal Qantas executives were on a 'wellness festival' with yoga and meditation as airports along the East Coast began to crumble under pressure.

Workers across the ambulance, allied health, admin, catering, wards, cleaning and security areas will ask for a pay rise of more than 2.5 per cent

The airline has applied to the Fair Work Commission to end the agreement, marking the first time in its history that it has sought to do so.

Rail network workers will walk off the job on Tuesday December 7 as part of ongoing strikes for pay increases.

The delivery of thousands of packages are likely to be delayed with workers from a major parcel delivery company having walked off the job around the country.

For the first time in 77 days, Qube employees are returning to work at the port after months of disagreements on rostering issues

Major delays at Fremantle Ports in Perth have seen goods like new cars, farming products and construction equipment stuck at sea or diverted to Melbourne.

Thousands of Australian jobs are under threat after the Federal Government scrapped a $90 billion submarine contract with France, trade unions have warned.

Thousands of Toll truck drivers around the country have walked off the job today, protesting a proposed change to the company which would see permanent employees replaced with casual workers.

Thousands of truck drivers will walk off the job tomorrow as crisis talks between the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) and logistics company Toll.

An investigation into the Queensland Transport Workers Union has revealed failure to disclose conflicts of interest in awarded union contracts and that it had multiple bank accounts with sloppy and slack management procedures.

The Transport Workers Union faces an internal revolt over allegations its members' money was spent on alcohol and dinners, with recordings revealing ugly infighting.

Virgin Australia has hit back at claims that it stood down a large number of its ground crew earlier this week following the end of JobKeeper, calling the report "categorically false".

Australian Federal Police have raided the headquarters of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) in Sydney.

Following almost two days of talks between MUA and Patrick at the Fair Work Commission, the union said work will go ahead at Patrick terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle.

Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie said politicians should "lead by example" by accepting wage-freezes during the COVID-19 recession.