Baillieu Must Stop Cutbacks to Road Safty - 9 May 2012 Premier Ted Baillieu's claim that public sector cutbacks would not hit frontline workers has been exposed as a lie with new that critical VicRoads safety are feeling the axe
Trainer fined for indecent assault of stablehand - 26 March 2012 Veteran Caulfield trainer Rick Hore-Lacy was today fined $5,000 after pleading guilty to an indecent assault on a young female stablehand.
Unions fight for Qantas jobs to stay - 19 March 2012 The Qantas Engineers Alliance - comprising some of the nation's biggest trade unions - today officially launched a plan to keep high-tech, high skilled and critical Qantas jobs in Australia
Don't Destroy WorkCover Mr Baillieu - 15 March 2012 The AWU Victorian Branch has condemned the Victorian Government and accused Premier Ted Baillieu of 'doing a Kennett' with the introduction to parliament today of legislation to rip off WorkCover funds
Victoria needs to fight for Qantas jobs - 16 February 2012 The Baillieu Government must stand up and join forces with the AWU Victorian Branch in the fight to retain Qantas heavy maintenance jobs at Tullamarine and Avalon
Alcoa Must Stay - 8 February 2012 The AWU is seeking urgent action from State and Federal Governments following an announcement today that Alcoa will "review the future viability" of its Point Henry smelter
Employer Groups 'Gutless" - 7 February 2012 Employer groups have been slammed as 'gutless' for not speaking out against a move by the Baillieu Government that promises to jeopardise workplace safety and increase WorkCover premiums
Hands off WorkCover Mr. Baillieu - 31 January 2012 The AWU is pulling out all stops to prevent the Baillieu Government raiding WorkCover funds and compromising safety for Victorian workers.
Vic Government threatens strike breakers - 25 January 2012 The Victorian Government is threatening to bring in strike breakers on Australia Day to foil action by Parks Victoria workers.
The potential closure of Caltex's Kurnell refinery would be a body blow to the NSW economy, and would leave Australian motorists exposed to future petrol prices. [ read more ]