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SA Unions propose bold agenda on the 150th anniversary of the 8-hour day
16/09/2023
Unions in South Australia are taking a powerful stand on the 150th anniversary of the historic 8-hour workday by unveiling a bold report featuring eight critical recommendations aimed at safeguarding the 8-hour workday for the next 150 years.
Workers’ voices elevated under new TAFE SA ‘roadmap’ strategy
08/08/2023
SA Unions welcome today’s release of the ‘roadmap’ for the future of TAFE SA, which promises to prioritise workers’ needs and aspirations.
SA to ban dangerous uncontrolled cutting of engineered stone
02/08/2023
By September 1st, South Australia will ban dangerous practices associated with engineered stone to reduce the number of workers exposed to deadly silica dust.
Kill a worker, go to jail – SA Gov introduces industrial manslaughter laws
06/07/2023
Tomorrow the South Australian Labor Government will introduce industrial manslaughter legislation to ensure that; if you kill a worker, you go to jail.
Broad coalition honours Workers’ Memorial Day, calling for urgent workplace safety reform
28/04/2023
Friday 28th of April, Unions join with community here and around the world in commemorating International Workers’ Memorial Day. This day commemorates workers who have lost their lives and is a call to action to fight for the living.
New SafeWork SA chief must step up to make South Aussies safer
14/04/2023
SafeWork SA announces new boss Glenn Farrell, and South Australian Unions are warning of significant economic and skills challenges unless the recommendations of the independent review of SafeWork SA are enacted.
Unions upping wage claims to meet soaring energy costs
18/03/2023
SA Unions today called on workers across the state to demand higher wage increases to offset the impact of rising energy prices, which will hit struggling households hard.
Unions applaud government moves to ban silica
01/03/2023
Unions commend the Federal and South Australian Governments on their decision to support strong action towards banning engineered stone, which causes silicosis. The move comes after calls from the union movement to ban the materials that cause the deadly dust.
Interest rate hike – a ‘blunt instrument’ with devastating impact on families
09/02/2023
Yesterday’s hike to interest rates is another ‘kick in the guts’ to families who are already struggling to make ends meet. Last year CPI increased by 8.6%, but wages only increased by 3.3%.
‘Damning’ SafeWork SA review released, SA workers call for government action
26/01/2023
Today the South Australian Government has released the independent ‘root and branch’ review of SafeWork SA, conducted by John Merritt, former head of WorkSafe Victoria.