The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has outlined a suite of changes needed to improve Australia’s employment Awards to better reflect the needs of a contemporary workforce.
Awards are the legal documents that outline the minimum pay rates and conditions of employment, with over 100 industry or occupation Awards covering workers throughout Australia.
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Members are reminded to contact our union first when subject to allegations of wrongdoing in the workplace.
IEU-QNT Industrial Officer Mark Moorhead said facing allegations of wrongdoing can be distressing, but our union has experience supporting members through these situations.