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25.01.2022 This is why we fight every day for pay equity. We wont back down until the job is finished

25.01.2022 If you havent signed already, make sure you get around to it today!

24.01.2022 Today is the Raise the Rate Day of Action! We cannot return to the starvation rates of Newstart at $40 a day. Let alone while a pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the country, lockdowns are still in place, and there is one job vacancy for every 13 people looking. The Unions are proud to stand in solidarity with the campaign to #RaiseTheRateForGood. ... Share your story, support the canned food action or contact your political leaders. Learn about how you can get involved by checking out this event https://www.facebook.com/events/3414231841972077/?active_tab=about.

24.01.2022 We love this video by Dripstone Middle School for R U OK? Day Remember to check in on your mates and colleagues - not just today but any day. A simple conversation can change a life.

24.01.2022 As of the 5th of November, there have been 140 Australian workers killed at work in 2020! 2 workers have already died from falling from heights here in the NT! As we head into Christmas, Unions NT cannot emphasise enough the importance of stopping and checking you are safe at work. ... We recommend that workers in industries involving heights have a look at this https://worksafe.nt.gov.au//fall-protection-reduces-risk-o #WeRememberThem #Workshouldntkill

23.01.2022 Unfortunately due to circumstances outside of our control, Saturdays event will be CANCELLED. Thank you to those who expressed interest. We will keep you up to date with any other upcoming events.

23.01.2022 Can you guess how old this headline is? Its from The Canberra Times from 1991 - 29 years ago. Ever since union members won employer-paid superannuation the Liberals have been out to attack it.... Dont let the Morrison Government ruin your retirement or the retirements of future generations of workers. Sign the petition to save our super today. https://www.megaphone.org.au//don-t-let-the-morrison-gover

22.01.2022 Meet Rowan! Starting at age 17, he went away to sea on Merchant Cargo ships serving on over 80 different vessels travelling around Australia and Asia. It was on his early journeys out to sea that taught him the importance of Trade Unionism. The job he knew and love began to change when Australian Seafarers were replaced by cheap foreign labour. Workers were taken out by a hostile government, in collusion with foreign multinational shipping corporations, who hated to see a we...ll organised highly paid workforce. The industry in Australia went from having 89 large ships in 1990 to less than a dozen today serviced by Australian workers. He knew that not even 27 years of Seafarer experience could save him from losing his job. At 45 he became unemployed and lost at what to do. Thankfully, through the Maritime Union, he received another chance at life. He applied and was selected for the Graduate Traineeship with the Territory Labor Government. He had gone from working the deck of a ship, to working for the Deputy Chief Minister in Parliament house in the NT! He then became an Organiser for the United Workers Union where he remains today. He describes it as a dream come true. He spends half of his time as a Political Organiser and the other half as a Casino Organiser. Losing his career at sea made him realise how important politics is to workers, and the need for workers to organise in the political world. In his words We simply cant leave politics to politicians and corporations. Workers must engage. Because after all, it doesnt matter if you arent interested in politics politics is interested in you.

20.01.2022 As we enter more workplaces and schools, one thing we have really discovered is a lack of young industrially active voices in digital spheres. Over the coming weeks, tune in as we bring in national figures and local stake holders to chat about workers issues!

19.01.2022 Mirgrant workers are some of the most vulnerable workers in our work force. This community faces insecure employment arrangements, language and cultural barriers, discrimination and sometimes precarious visa arrangements. Unions NT came down last night to hold our industrial seminar to provide attendees the best weapon a worker can hold, knowledge of their rights! ... We were also very clear in saying the struggles faced by the migrant community are union struggles too! #union #theUnionisallofUs

19.01.2022 We call on the McGowan Government to reverse the decision to close Fremantle Port. We will not stand by while increased automation risks thousands of wharfie jobs. #Solidarity #UnionPower

19.01.2022 The Northern Territory requires at least two seats in the House of Representatives due to its sheer size and the widespread and diverse nature of its population. A single seat will make the NT the most underrepresented in Australia. This will be a huge loss for rural and remote communities due to a lack of representation. Imagine one person representing 245,562 electors and 1.4 million square kilometres of space. ... Sign and share to say that this is not right!

18.01.2022 The ACTU recently launched a campaign For the Workers Check out what you can do to support the hidden heroes of this pandemic at https://fortheworkers.org.au

18.01.2022 $3 tinnies tonight at the Darwin Workers Club Disclaimer: yes they are Emus, but beer is beer right?

18.01.2022 WARNING: DODGY WHITE CARD COURSES Construction workers in the NT are required to undertake general construction induction training (GCIT) delivered by an approved registered training organisation (RTO). Those seeking to undertake the GCIT need to be aware that there are providers advertising heavily discounted online white card courses which do not offer the national unit of competency: CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.... Workers who complete these online courses WILL NOT QUALIFY for a NT white card. Follow the link to find out which white card providers are NT WorkSafe approved.

18.01.2022 The workers united will never be defeated!

18.01.2022 The last thing we need is infectious people heading off to work because they cannot afford to stay at home. Until the virus has been and gone, workers will need support. It makes sense to extend JobKeeper and JobSeeker, from both an economic and public health perspective. ... If you agree, sign the petition! https://www.megaphone.org.au//coronavirus-extend-jobkeeper

16.01.2022 A valuable read for anyone confused by the Governments proposed freeze to the superannuation guarantee. Facts matter!

16.01.2022 This is the choice facing casual workers who may have come into contact with COVID-19. Australian Unions have warned about it for months, and its now evident that COVID-19 is being spread around workplaces where workers have are in insecure casual work and have no leave. Paid pandemic leave has now been won for aged care workers in a union win yesterday, but the Morrison Government must step up and provide paid pandemic leave for ALL workers. ... Unless paid pandemic leave is granted to all workers, people will be forced to choose between getting tested and isolating, or putting food on the table. Send an email to your MP and demand paid pandemic leave: https://utm.io/uHmA

15.01.2022 UNION WIN! 21 new Infringeable Offences within the Work Health and Safety Regulations have just been announced. Unions NT has worked tirelessly with the Northern Territory Government to deliver this outcome for workers.... The changes will enable NT WorkSafe to issue on-the-spot fines for non-compliance, creating safer workplaces for all Territorians. You can view the media release here

14.01.2022 Unions in the US have resolved to walk off the job in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Here in Australia and organised by the First Nations Workers Alliance, our unions are showing support as a part of a global action of solidarity against systemic racism. We stand with those workers striking in the US. We also stand with workers that have faced inequality here in Australia due to their colour, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CDP workers who face t...he racist and punitive realities of the CDP every day. Get involved by taking a picture of yourself holding the FNWA Black Lives Matter poster hashtagging #strikeforblacklives #endcdp #endracism #endinequality #enddeathsincustody To find the poster and to learn more about todays day of action here, click this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/752119245616546

13.01.2022 Tomorrow is Raise the Rate Day of Action. Raise the Rate is an initiative started by the Australian Council of Social Service, calling on the Australian Government for a permanent and adequate raise to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and other income support payments. We cannot turn back to the brutality of people without paid work struggling to survive on the old Newstart rate of $40 per day. Remember, before COVID-19, the rate of Newstart had not been increased in real terms f...or 25 years. There are so many ways to get involved in the action. Check out this event to see what you can do for tomorrows Day of Action!

13.01.2022 Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think! Did you know if a house was built or renovated before 1990, there is a good chance it has some asbestos. Did you know it’s often found under flooring, as part of kitchen splashbacks or even in the garden? [change locations as desired]... This Asbestos Awareness Week, 23 29 November 2020, Unions NT is reminding tradies to be asbestos aware because it lurks in more places than you’d think. Work health and safety (WHS) laws prohibit work involving asbestos apart from in specific circumstances where you are required to follow strict safety rules. The law may also prevent you from removing asbestos yourself, and if you are allowed, you must follow strict safety precautions and use the right Personal Protective Equipment. Commercial and public buildings built before a certain date are required to have an asbestos register but that’s not the case for homes, even though they are often workplaces too. Asbestos becomes dangerous once the fibres are disturbed, become airborne and then inhaled. This can happen if you’re sanding, drilling, cutting or sawing asbestos. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and inhaling asbestos fibres can cause a number of life-threatening diseases including pleural disease, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. Don't risk the possible health effects of asbestos exposure. The World Health Organization says there is no known safe level of exposure to asbestos fibres. Watch this video about asbestos exposure in the workplace here. https://vimeo.com/446982099 You wouldn’t do electrical wiring without training, the same is true for handling or removing any asbestos. It’s always safer and usually cheaper too to call in an asbestos professional. Find out more about asbestos in the workplace here : https://worksafe.nt.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/asbestos #AbestosKills

13.01.2022 Are you currently receiving JobKeeper? What has your experience been to date? How do you think the changes announced by the Morrison Government today will affect you? Unions NT will be doing media commentary on this issue tomorrow and we would like to be able to share stories of workers who are receiving JobKeeper. If youd like to share your story (you can do so confidentially), contact us via Messenger or by emailing [email protected]. For more info on the changes: https://www.abc.net.au//jobkeeper-jobseeker-exten/12475716

12.01.2022 Attention: ASU Members The ASU is calling on the Federal Government to continue funding Equal Pay increases into the future to protect jobs and services across the country. Community services are essential services. These workers have supported some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our society through a year of floods, fires and now a pandemic. Their organisations rely on Government funding to pay the Equal Pay wages they fought for and won back in 2012.... But the Federal Government has not committed to continue to fund their Equal Pay wages beyond December 2020. Because of this, the community services sector faces a massive funding shortfall of over $500 million which will impact over 100,000 jobs and countless essential services. The Federal Government can fix this in its Federal Budget in October. Join us in calling on them to properly fund Equal Pay and support essential community services workers! Sign the petition and find out how you and your workplace can get involved via the link below.

12.01.2022 Some thought-provoking words from our very own Chansey Paech MLA, the first Indigenous Speaker in any Australian Parliament

11.01.2022 Are you finding yourself stuck at home a bit more right now? Looking for something to do? Thanks to an initiative from the ACTU, you can now access a range of courses both face to face and online. If you want to up-skill your organising, advocacy or knowledge base, now is the time to do it! Some courses are free of charge and others are priced, but if you speak to your union you may be able to access a discount (dont you love the perks of union membership? ). ... Check out what the ATUI has on offer https://www.atui.org.au/browse-courses

10.01.2022 Lets get this done for the representation we deserve!

10.01.2022 Now this is union power! Well done to the Maritime Union of Australia - MUA on their long-fought win

09.01.2022 Australian Unions has teamed up with Beyond Blue to help people get through these challenging times. Dont forget to look out for your fellow workers, friends, family, and importantly your own mental health. The impacts of COVID-19 are prolonged and far-reaching. If you need help coping with isolation, losing your job or financial worries, check out https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au

08.01.2022 Weve been out and about talking to people about the issue of wage theft. Now we have a survey thats been making its way through workplaces! Our survey have brought up some shocking stories as people speak about times that the issue has affected them in the past. Have you ever been paid under the Award? Not paid super? Not paid penalty rates? Not paid allowances? Our survey is now online. We want to hear a bit about your past experiences of wage theft and to know if you su...pport wage theft legislation here in the NT. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XZYYXRN

08.01.2022 Suicide prevention is a union issue! While mental health issues can arise anywhere, In the workplace your mental health is our business! Unions NT where proud to attend the world suicide prevention day NT forum 2020! It was a great opportunity to meet, learn and collaborate with all the great community action groups as we take steps towards addressing mental health. ... #speakout #itsokaytonotbeokay #UnionPower #solidarity

07.01.2022 Meet Lucas! Born and bred in the Territory, Lucas first joined a union when he started working at Casinos. He joined what was formerly the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union (LHMU), now known as the United Workers Union (UWU). He had a string of bad bosses who had set out to attack workers wages, rights and conditions. This gave him a firsthand experience of worker injustice, igniting a passion for protecting workers rights and illuminating the importance o...f unionising for the betterment of workers rights and conditions. He then took up a role with the CPSU where he could share his passion and apply the lessons from his experiences. Hes now been with the CPSU for four years and wouldnt have it any other way. He says that working with members to gain collective power in their workplaces has been a privilege, adding that its not about what your union can do for you, its what you can do for your union. Power to you, Lucas!

07.01.2022 YOUR SUPER IS UNDER ATTACK! Hands off our retirement savings! We need to improve our super for women, gig economy workers, contractors - ALL workers. We will not stand by and watch while our super is gutted. How much will you lose if the Federal Government cancels the scheduled increase to your super? This graphic may surprise you. ... Sign the petition here https://www.megaphone.org.au//don-t-let-the-morrison-gover

07.01.2022 The shameful reality... Solidarity with workers in the NT airline and aviation industry who recently went on strike to call for 2,500 Qantas jobs to be saved, in the process bringing light to this fact :

06.01.2022 Give us a plan, not a promise! Sign https://www.megaphone.org.au//don-t-let-the-morrison-gover

05.01.2022 Today the newly formed Young Workers Centre presented to the next generation of workers at Charles Darwin University. We had a ball teaching students about their rights at work and how to identify bullying, discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It was great to meet the students and we even ran into a few union members along the way! We hope to be back for more, because afterall its hard to act on your rights when you dont realise you have them!

05.01.2022 Today marks 45 years since this iconic moment when that Jarnkarni Marluka (big important man), the Hon. Gough Whitlam, poured a handful of sand to Vincent. The ...birth of Aboriginal Land Rights, 16 August 1975. Freedom Day Festival celebrates the Wave Hill Walk-off led by Vincent nine years earlier, August 23 1966, which eventually led to this moment where Gurindji Traditiional Lands were handed back by the Australian Government. Today we pay our respects to these two Marluka, and as old Vincent said now we can all be mates Credit: Mervyn Bishop Photographer for the classic images. Sincere thanks

05.01.2022 Meet Shane! Shane has been volunteering his time for the CPSU every Monday for the past 12 years! He has contributed so much to the movement over the last few decades by taking up several positions. His first role was on the executive of the NT Branch of the Australian Government Lawyers Association (AGLA). When AGLA amalgamated with the Professional Officers Association (POA) he became a part of the executive there. Eventually, the POA amalgamated with the CPSU and Shane j...oined its professional division. Subsequently he became President of the Professional Division of the CPSU and a conference delegate. He has also held positions on the executive of the NT branch of the general division of the CPSU. As a life member of the CPSU Shane shows that your union is what you make of it. There is no limit to what we can achieve when we come together. Thank you Shane for your ongoing passion, wisdom and commitment.

04.01.2022 Now anyone can sign the Uluru Statement Canvas to show their support for constitutional recognition and a voice to parliament for the First Nations people of Australia. Join over 250 First Nations representatives from across Australia in calling on the government to take notice of The Uluru Statement from the Heart

04.01.2022 Calling retired unionists! Do you want to be a part of a national Retired Unionists Network, keep up with political and industrial campaigns and advocate for social policies? Send us a message to find out more about how you can be involved!

03.01.2022 We were welcomed earlier today by one of Taminmin College's VET classes! It was a pleasure to speak to all the students as they prepared their first resume and learnt about entering the work force for the first time. One thing is for certain, these students now know their rights and obligations in the workplace. Keep up the great work! We wish you all the best of luck in entering the workforce and in continuing your studies! ... #futureofwork #union

01.01.2022 Can you believe that women in Victoria are losing their jobs at five times the rate of men during the COVID-19 crisis? According to a McKell institute Discussion paper released today, you better believe it. This, coupled with the increase in domestic violence, is why women need urgent support to deal with this pandemic. ... As much as we hope it doesnt, dont think it cant happen here in the Territory too. We must be proactive and support working women. Solidarity with Victoria through these tough times