Professionals Australia in South Melbourne, Victoria | Trade union

Professionals Australia

Locality: South Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 273 762

Address: 148/152-160 Miller St 3003 South Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.professionalsaustralia.org.au

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25.01.2022 COVID-19 MASKS AND RESPIRATORS YOUR FREE Q&A | Check out this free resource on the questions workers have asked about masks/respirators and their effectiveness. Read more here http://ow.ly/CvbX50BmGrs

25.01.2022 PETITION | Covid-19 testing in community pharmacies will put the health and safety of pharmacy employees and the community at risk. Sign here to ask the QLD Government to abandon its plan http://ow.ly/y8Vi50BhFGS

25.01.2022 NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK | Take part in National Science Week! We are inviting all scientists to get involved wherever they are by sharing their stories during National Science Week on social media. Join in the SCIENCE FUNDAMENTAL TO AUSTRALIAS HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY campaign by posting a selfie or 30-second video of yourself in the lab or workplace and tell us how you apply your scientific or technical skills in your work. #NationalScienceWeek2020 http://ow.ly/zUYO50AW300

24.01.2022 FAILED POLICY | Professionals Australia is disappointed that changes to the Federal Government’s wages policy will fail to provide agencies with the flexibility they need to attract required STEM skills into the public service. Read more here http://ow.ly/zMFl50CxC8W

24.01.2022 ENG REPORT 20/21 | The data reflects only the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on wages and while engineers appear to be faring reasonably to the point at which this snapshot was taken, engineering salaries in the coming 12 month period are unlikely to be immune from the effects of the health crisis itself and the economic penalties that arise from the lockdown. Find out more herehttp://ow.ly/9rie50BqMZU #engineers #engineering

24.01.2022 SURVEY | The 21/22 Professional Scientists Employment and Remuneration Survey, conducted by Professional Scientists is now open. Your input will allow us to understand the impacts and track the trends arising from the pandemic. Take our survey here http://ow.ly/WiRU50EYQPZ

24.01.2022 IMPACTS OF COVID-19 | Around one in five (19.6%) said caring for children/home schooling had reduced their ability to work. Find out what your peers said in our Report on, The Science Employment Impacts of COVID-19 HERE http://ow.ly/NUe850AWXPH #science

23.01.2022 POLITICS | Members from across pharmacy and science met Tuesday with Senator Penny Wong to discuss the challenges they have faced in their workplace during Covid -19, and to highlight some key issues facing their industries and professions. The Senator thanked members for all their work during these difficult times, spoke about the value of public health and medical research, and highlighted the importance of Paid Pandemic Leave for all #COVID19 #PPL #ALP #AUSPOL

23.01.2022 THANK YOU | Thank you to all the #pharmacists, #technicians, #interpreters, #translators and #scientists who are working on the front line during this difficult time. We appreciate you, thanks a bunch! #thankyou

23.01.2022 R U OK? DAY 2020 | At Professionals Australia we are here for you when times are tough. As a union we will continue to support our members. If you are currently requiring assistance please head to our support page and view the many resources available. #WeAreHereForYou #RUOKDay2020 http://www.professionalsaustralia.org.au/b/r-u-ok-day-2020/

23.01.2022 Professional Australia Deputy Director Sean Kelly says, the government needs to listen to the advice of engineers and project managers. 79 deaths have been avoided thanks to the work of these professionals. #engineers #keepourroadssafe #nomorepaycuts #unionstrong #solidarity

22.01.2022 ACT ELECTIONS 2020 | With the ACT election just weeks away, Professionals Australia members are invited to a forum on Monday to put the candidates in the hot seat. Youll be able to ask politicians from across the political spectrum what theyre planning to do to meet the challenges facing Canberrans in a challenging future. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/act-election-2020-tickets-1

21.01.2022 AWARD WINNER | Congratulations to Domenico Lombardo for receiving the Distinguished Service Award. Every year we recognise the great work of our delegates and members. Domenico’s contribution has made fundamental improvements to the working lives of his colleagues. Read more here http://ow.ly/NelQ50CtZ2N

21.01.2022 WAGE THEFT | CONCERNS of potential wage theft and unpaid overtime remain an issue for pharmacy employees, as many have worked hours of overtime to support their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic, Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) believes. This is why it is so important to be a union member as we can fight this battle together. Read the full story here http://ow.ly/UzH350B7YVL

21.01.2022 UNFAIR | Early reports suggested changes to casual employment proposed by the government would offer casual workers greater security and encourage employers to offer casual workers permanent employment. On closer inspection, the proposed laws take rights away from casuals, and allow employers to categorise employees as casual at the start of their employment, even when the true nature of the employment is permanent and ongoing. This will deprive employees of their entitlements to annual and sick leave. Although the government argues casual workers will be able to become permanent after 12 months, the laws don’t provide workers with any way of enforcing this right. Pledge to stand with workers here http://ow.ly/lEkP50Dw4lH

21.01.2022 WHAT DO YOU THINK? | "Are IT engineers more efficient when working from home? IT support had to rise to the Covid-19 challenge. Heres how one companys engineers increased productivity during lockdown". Read more here http://ow.ly/mTxE50ARWnM

21.01.2022 NEWS | General Motors is pulling the pin on iconic Australian car brand Holden leaving their employees without entitlements. As a union we are committed to helping our members, so we are taking Holden to the Fair Work Commission. #WeStandTogether Read more here http://ow.ly/ymCv50BeidT

21.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL PATHOLOGY DAY | Pathology has been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, detecting and diagnosing the virus. Today we recognise and thank all those who work in pathology services. #thankyou #pathology #INTERNATIONALPATHOLOGYDAY2020

21.01.2022 IN THE NEWS | "Professionals Australia union argues existing rules on paid parental leave are discriminatory towards straight fathers. Straight men in the public service do not get access to the same parental leave as fathers of adopted children or homosexual men. A union is making the case for why the laws should change. But the treasurer has warned it could lead to double dipping". Read the full article here ... http://ow.ly/WMPD50AZaRp See more

19.01.2022 BIG NEWS, VICROADS MERGER | The government has merged Vicroads, Public Transport Victoria and the Department of Transport that reclassifies their employees stripping them of their current entitlements. APEA members are in the middle of Protected Action against the employer to stand-up for fair workplace.

19.01.2022 PAID PANDEMIC LEAVE | The @pharmacyguildaustralia argued in the FWC that pharmacy workers were no more at risk of coming in contact with COVID-19 than other retail workers. We gave evidence they were at elevated risk because sick people congregate in pharmacies and pharmacies are relatively confined spaces. Sign our petition and tell The Pharmacy Guild to support paid pandemic leave for all pharmacy employees. http://ow.ly/edxW50AQZj4

18.01.2022 KEEP PHARMACIES SAFE | On the 13th August, the Queensland Government announced that COVID-19 testing in community pharmacies will be promoted across the state. This will put the health and safety of pharmacy employees and the community at risk. Sign our petition and help prevent this. Read more here http://ow.ly/3xND50BmGtf

18.01.2022 UNION WIN | Professionals Australia reps and members get a win in transfer of timesheets to equip. Professionals Australia members raised a number of concerns in relation to transferring timekeeping and timesheets to equip. Concerns were mainly around:... 1. Rostering arrangements 2. Change of the way public holidays are dealt with in relation to ADOs As a result of negotiations by PA reps, Sydney Trains clarified that staff who are rostered will not be included in this change. This means that areas that had rostering concerns should not be impacted. Read the full update herehttp://www.professionalsaustralia.org.au/blog/union-win/

17.01.2022 NEWS | "Google has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to female engineers it underpaid and Asian applicants that were overlooked for jobs due as part of, 'systemic compensation and hiring discrimination' at the tech giant". It is evident that there is an issue in the tech industry and PA will continue to organise technology workers for better outcomes. Read the full story here http://ow.ly/12E750DtK1V

17.01.2022 WORKERS PAY | "The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Wage Price Index (WPI) found the average worker’s wage increased at the snail’s pace of 0.1 per cent over the September quarter the weakest climb in recorded history". Read more here http://ow.ly/qiUX50Cu08T

17.01.2022 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Put your best foot forward. Book a LinkedIn Review service with us! Members are entitled to a LinkedIn Review by one of our specialists. Read the 5 Reasons to improve your LinkedIn profile here http://ow.ly/jmnd50CnrfC

15.01.2022 IN THE NEWS | Jill McCabe CEO of PA has called on Worksafe to investigate claims of widespread and systemic Bullying and Harassment in Ambulance Victoria. "Professionals Australia also requested Hilton to include allegations of bullying directed at its members. One of the members who wanted to remain anonymous said, I’ve met and helped psychologists since last year, but I’m traumatized and it’s very difficult to get to work every day." Read the full story here http://ow.ly/VDaO50Cg7L2

15.01.2022 EQUAL PAY DAY | Figures released by the ABS show the national gender pay gap stands at 14%. Not sure what the pay gap is and interested in the pay gap in STEM? find out more here http://ow.ly/QmVN50B9aet #equalpayday2020

14.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY | Professionals Australia and Australian Unions are running a survey to better understand your experience at work, what is important to you and what you think could be improved. The responses collected help to frame conversations with governments and employers and develop campaigns to bring about the changes necessary to make work healthy and safe. Take the survey here http://ow.ly/uAqH50F0I4i

14.01.2022 Great Work Place Advice and Support (WAS) Outcomes. "Last month my role was unexpectedly made redundant by my US-based employer and I would like to relate how PA WAS provided outstanding support and how the journey looked from my perspective. Appreciative of the value of unions, I have been a member of PA (and it precursors APEA, APESA, APESMA) all my +38year career, but this redundancy was the first call for assistance and I was very impressed" (Professionals Australia Membe...r). There has never been more a important time to join. Join the union here http://ow.ly/w8AV50yZ9rb #jointheunion

14.01.2022 ENG REPORT 20/21 | Benchmark your earnings against industry standards. Download or purchase our 20/21 Engineers Employment and Remuneration Report here http://ow.ly/ZXj950BjsUQ

13.01.2022 NO WORKER LEFT BEHIND | More than half a million casual workers in Victoria are facing incredible uncertainty this week and continue to bear the brunt of financial hardship during this pandemic. We call on the Morrison Government to provide JobKeeper 2 to assist vulnerable workers and businesses at this time. Learn more here http://ow.ly/4MFg50EYSfQ

13.01.2022 Congratulations Victoria for achieving 28 consecutive days of zero COVID-19 cases. PA wants to acknowledge the enormous effort of Victorians in achieving this milestone and thank all the frontline workers who have worked tirelessly to support Victorians during this time.

13.01.2022 PETITION | Have your say on COVID-19 testing in pharmacies http://ow.ly/uGm750BpE1c #pharmacy #petition

12.01.2022 SAVE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SERVICES | South Australian Government is selling off our public services. We need to stop this and protect our public services. Take a look here: http://www.professionalsaustralia.org.au//doubt-removed-s/

11.01.2022 ACT ELECTION | Join a discussion with senior political figures from across the political divide, including Minister Gordon Ramsay, on how the next ACT government can unlock solutions for our community and our built environment in a challenging future. http://ow.ly/4oqi50BjycV

11.01.2022 PANDEMIC STRESS | Nearly one in four (23.2%) said anxiety/mental distress due to the pandemic was affecting their ability to work. Are you currently experiencing distress at work? Find out what your peers said in our Report on, The Science Employment Impacts of COVID-19 HERE http://ow.ly/2YdM50AWXQ2 #science

11.01.2022 WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY 2020 | Thanks to all of our pharmacists and technicians who have worked tirelessly through the pandemic and devastating bushfires to deliver the medicine and services the community relies upon. You make a real difference in our lives and we truly appreciate all the hard work you do. Thanks again for keeping us healthy and safe. #WorldPharmacistsDay #cheerstoyou

11.01.2022 NEW CEO | The National Board is pleased and excited to announce the appointment of Ms Jill McCabe as our new CEO. The National Board is very confident Jill will bring exceptional leadership to the Association and provide the necessary support to us and our staff, to build on the excellent work that Professionals Australia has accomplished to date. Read more here http://ow.ly/XQ5X50B864U

11.01.2022 WOMEN IN STEM SURVEY | The Women in STEM survey is part of an ongoing triennial series looking at the experiences of women working in STEM professions. Survey participants have the opportunity to enter the draw to win one of two $500 JB HiFi vouchers. Take our survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WIS20FB #womenonlysurvey

11.01.2022 WOMEN & SUPER FORUM | What Needs to Change? This event is part of the UnionsACT Women's Committee 16 Days of Activism and Anna Stewart Memorial Project Series. Today at 5.30-7pm. You must register to receive the zoom link http://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../women-super-what-needs.

11.01.2022 REMOTE INTERPRETING | "Remote interpreting services are essential for people with limited English during COVID-19 and beyond. According to 2016 Census data, 3.5% of Australians have limited English proficiency". Read more here http://ow.ly/h1Et50AQV3F

10.01.2022 STRIKE MEETING | Last Friday DoT Victoria met via Zoom to discuss the issues that they were facing. When we join together we have strength through unity. #jointheunion

10.01.2022 EVENT | Are you an IT professional? Looking to connect with others in the field who share a desire to create positive change? Think it's time that IT professionals were properly respected and rewarded for all the ways your work underpins our economy, society and communities? Come along to our event here http://ow.ly/rt9A50DydKP

10.01.2022 UNION STRONG | People associate stronger unions with better outcomes for workers. We are #strongertogether. Join the union here http://ow.ly/w8AV50yZ9rb

09.01.2022 VIDEO CONFERENCE EXHAUSTION | The not-so-new normal we need to adapt to. However are we now developing a sense of fatigue with this particular form of meeting? Read more here http://ow.ly/9cVl50AS0I2

09.01.2022 COVID-19 VACCINE | It typically takes a minimum of 10 years for a vaccine to complete the three consecutive phases of the clinical research pipeline. This is because of the scope and length of the experiments, the need to critically assess the results at each stage and the mountains of paperwork that are involved. What are the chances that this can be reduced to 12 months? Indeed, it has been implied that this process can be accelerated to warp speed. What do you think? http://ow.ly/zIz950AS1n1

08.01.2022 COLLECTIVE DISPUTE | Professionals Australia, has lodged a collective dispute application on behalf of numerous members against Holden. Holden has made PA members redundant and not properly factored years of service into the redundancy payments members are entitled to under their EBA. Read the full story here http://ow.ly/OjdH50BjxXr

07.01.2022 VICROADS | Traffic engineers and other staff have accused the Andrews Government of botching the merger of VicRoads and the Department of Transport, with members of the Professionals Australia union launching industrial action after labelling the department dysfunctional. We need engineers to keep our roads safe! Read the full article here http://ow.ly/X54l50AY2Ki

06.01.2022 ENG REPORT 20/21 | Our report provides a strong evidence-base for understanding the position of the engineering workforce and the changes to the engineering workforce over the previous and upcoming 12 months. Find out more herehttp://ow.ly/zf8c50BqMZV #engineers #engineering

05.01.2022 IN THE NEWS | Holden members $150,000 worse off with unfair redundancy. Professionals Australia Delegate Dr David Johnson and Organiser Melissa Cadwell spoke up for members redundancy rights in recent senate inquiry. Melissa Cadwell said the members, have been massively disadvantaged in suddenly finding out theyre going to lose $150,000 of their superannuation simply because the company has chosen not to follow a legally binding arrangement.... https://premium.goauto.com.au/gm-in-redundancy-dispute/

05.01.2022 WE SUPPORT THE ULURU STATEMENT | During National Reconciliation Week, Professionals Australia is proud to endorse the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The statement is an invitation to the Australian people from First Nations to, walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future. Learn more here http://ow.ly/H0in50EXnYP

05.01.2022 Our hearts go out to everyone in South Australia. Stay strong If you are currently experiencing distress please reach out to your union. We are here for you - please call us on 1300 853 385 or check out the services available here http://ow.ly/BZRA50CoE5U

04.01.2022 MOTION PASSED | Last night, the Upper House of Parliament voted 22-14, to pass a motion calling on Ausgrid’s CEO to reverse the decision to axe the jobs of Ausgrid workers. The Berejiklian Government is a major shareholder of Ausgrid and they should stop the job cuts and engage in proper consultation with unions. Ausgrid is already chronically understaffed, these workers are essential and there should be no more job losses!... https://www.facebook.com/MarkButtigiegMLC/videos/380635199715563 ETU - The Electrical Trades Union | Electrical Trades Union, ETU NSW Branch | United Services Union - USU | Adam Searle MLC

04.01.2022 VETS SUBMISSION | Last week PSA lodged a submission to the South Australian review of the, Veterinary Practice Act 2003 and Veterinary Practice Regulations 2017. Our aim is to provide a strong voice for professional scientists and ensure members’ interests are protected when government policies, outsourcing and offshoring, management decisions or new technologies lead to workplace change. Read our submission here http://ow.ly/KiLq50DqLAj

03.01.2022 EVENT | Professionals Australia recently held a Leadership and Excellence in Naval Engineering seminar. Over 50 employees from the Shipbuilding industry across the country attended to hear about how the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise is growing opportunities for engineering professionals and redefining leadership and excellent in naval engineering. Members asked questions of Professor Giselle Rampersad, Professor of Innovation, Professor, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University Ian Irving, Chief Executive, Naval Shipbuilding Institute, seeking their views about how the investment in the future naval fleet is reshaping our profession. If you missed the CPD seminar members can access the seminar here - http://ow.ly/8ZzR50B9cx4

02.01.2022 We will continue to advocate for better working conditions for our members

02.01.2022 BETTER TOGETHER | In 2020, half (50%) felt workers were better off if Unions were stronger in Australia. This is why it is so important to be part of a union. Not a member? Join here http://ow.ly/w8AV50yZ9rb

01.01.2022 PAY CUTS | One in 20 (5.5%) has taken a pay cut as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out what your peers said in our Report on, The Science Employment Impacts of COVID-19 HERE http://ow.ly/NUe850AWXPH #science

01.01.2022 WIN A $500 JB HiFi VOUCHER | Professionals Australia is seeking members feedback through our annual Member Satisfaction Survey. After completing the survey, you can enter the draw to win one of two $500 JB HiFi vouchers. Take our survey here http://ow.ly/1QRq50DjbBE