Christmas time is always a poignant reminder........ ☞ Our working rights must be protected ☞ Be kind to retail staff (actually, be kind to all workers) ☞ You have the right to refuse to work on a public holiday on reasonable grounds ☞ TAX THE MEGA RICH

Human labour will not be replaced in any aggregate sense by algorithms, it can't be. But millions of jobs are at risk when the AI financial bubble inevitably pops. Blame financialized capitalism for that, not technology: centreforfuturework.ca/2025/12/17/y.... #canlab

Today Australian Unions paid our respect at Bondi. We mourn the lives lost and stand in solidarity with the Jewish community.

Union members from the Transport Workers' Union are at the Fair Work Commission today for fair pay for rideshare drivers, who often make less than $15 per hour. The TWU recently struck a deal with DoorDash and Uber Eats for the world's first minimum pay rates for food delivery drivers.

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What's an EBA? #factsheets

The SDA has won a case to force Chemist Warehouse across South Australia to negotiate an enterprise agreement. Using 'multi-employer' bargaining laws, the union will now be able to bargain in SA, but it also opens the door for potential agreements across a further 1000 stores across the country.

The Albanese Government’s new National AI Plan puts people first. It’s all about: ✅ Protecting jobs and fair wages ✅ Strong worker voice through real consultation ✅ Updating rights to tackle AI misuse This is a major step toward making AI work for everyone—not just big business.

Union members have secured some hUUUge wins this week, and elsewhere in the country we're seeing some powerful demonstrations of collective action 💪🏾 Did we miss any biggies? Let us know!

WU gig workers and Australia’s two biggest delivery platforms, DoorDash and UberEats, have lodged a joint application to the Fair Work Commission for minimum standards for riders. A WORLD FIRST. These workers deserve standards, safety, and fair pay. Power to them!

HUGE world first win. Gig workers in Australia are on the cusp of securing min rates of pay and accident insurance 🍾

🙄 #ashes #australia

AI companies must compensate creative and media workers for the content they use to train their AI tools. Add your support: meaa.org/stop-ai-theft #StopAITheft #PayUp @google

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Imagine if the RBA and economic commentators called on big business to cut their prices and ease inflation, instead of always targeting workers. It’s time for big business to do its part.

Hundreds of union members are protesting at Amazon sites today, calling out the company for dodging taxes, exploiting workers, and threatening Aussie jobs and media. TWU, SDA, and MEAA are joining forces to demand fair pay, better protections, and real change for workers and local businesses

ANZ workers are living with anxiety, burnout and dread as the bank fails to communicate who is expected to lose their jobs in the proposed 4,500 job cuts. One worker says, "Everything is chaos- roles are changing weekly, workloads are huge, and no one knows who will still have a job next month"

Don’t settle for the back row when you can be behind the scenes making change happen.

Did you know it's currently legal to pay 18,19, and 20-year-olds less than "adults"? Why is this still a thing? Union members are fighting to abolish junior pay rates and win equal pay for all adults. There's a link in the first comment to show your support.

#Australia’s unions are leading the way! ACTU’s National Care Compact calls for secure jobs, fair pay and quality care for all. Investing in care means more decent work, gender equality and stronger communities 📖 Report 👉 buff.ly/qT3AKBz 📰 #Care2025 👉 buff.ly/INe9fFg @australianunions.bsky.social

Rent doesn’t differ if you're 19 or 21. So why should your wage? Same work, same rent, same bills — same pay.

Over 100,000 workers are on strike in NZ today. Its the largest industrial action in decades. -all these workers are being asked to take real term pay cuts Solidarity to @nzctu.bsky.social @nzeiteriuroa.bsky.social @nzpsa.bsky.social and everyone else taking action today.

Sussan Ley either doesn't know her facts, or big business has been in her ear. What do you think?

#nzpol CTU Secretary @melansellbridges.bsky.social had a thing or two to say to Minister Judith Collins after her open letter on Sunday.

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The big gas and oil companies have been having it their way for too long. We are calling for a 25% tax on gas exports. This would have raised $17.1 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year. Enough to build 50,000 new homes.

Can you remember the RBA telling Big Business to stop price gouging, which we know contributes to inflation? No? Can you remember the RBA telling Big Business to share more of their profits with workers when productivity goes up? No? Why is it that the RBA only want workers to feel the pain?

Aussie workers are spending less time stuck in traffic thanks to working from home. With more people logging in from home instead of heading into the office, peak-hour crowds on roads, trains and buses have thinned out—making commutes quicker for everyone.

For too long, family trusts have been used as a means for people to avoid paying their fair share of tax. This is why we are calling for a 25% minimum tax on disbursments from family trusts. We also want to see more transparency around who's actually benefiting from these arrangements.

This World Mental Health Day, remember: protecting mental health at work isn’t just personal. It’s a collective responsibility and a legal duty for employers every single day of the year.

Super is workers retirement savings, not employers money. This is why we are calling on parliament to pass pay day super reforms. Pay day super will make it easier to spot when money is missing and workers will get more benefits from compound interest.

New government data confirms what everyone already knew...multinational gas exporters are reaping billions from Australian resources while paying little or no tax. "People are getting increasingly sick of it." 🔊Richard Denniss, co-CEO, the Australia Institute @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol

Santos Limited has racked up its tenth straight year of paying ZERO corporate tax, despite posting $48 billion in sales. We need a new export levy so these energy giants pay their fair share.

Media release: Unions demand release of peace activists

In 2024, Meta, Amazon, Netflix, Disney, and Google collectively generated over A$15 billion in revenue from Aus. However, by shifting billions offshore and intercompany advertising arrangements, they significantly reduced their taxable income. It's time big business paid its fair share of tax.

Union deals deliver bigger pay rises than non-union deals. Further proof if needed, why it pays to be union.

A world first win. Unions in Australia holding Uber to account ✊

📈 It pays to be in a union. Union-negotiated agreements delivered average wage increases of 4.2%, well above the 3% from non-union agreements.

🍾HUGE WORLD FIRST UNION WIN FOR GIG WORKERS 🍾 Uber have been found to have unfairly deactivated a driver and ordered to reinstate him and pay him back pay, thanks to world-first laws fought for and won here in Australia. Proof again if needed it pays to be union 💪

Buying a home should be achievable with hard work, not relying on winning the lottery. Young workers deserve a chance to see their hard work pay off.

📵Aussie workers now have the right to ignore after-hours calls & emails. Your time is your time. Work stops when the shift ends. 💪

🚨 A worker was told “don’t take too long” after asking to take their child to the hospital. This isn’t leadership. This is control. What would you have done as a parent or boss in this situation? P.S. If this sort of thing reflects your office culture, there's a join link in our bio

Is this your boss? If so, you might want to join a union.

Finally, workers are starting to get a fair share of the wealth they create.

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How do we rebalance wealth in this country?

Dhanushi lost her job the same day CBA rolled out an AI chatbot. It may just be the beginning

Negative gearing and capital gains tax have fueled house prices, making them unaffordable to most first-time buyers. It's time for real reform that gives young people a chance at owning their own home 🏠

More needs to be done to isolate the Junta in Myanmar