We are demanding the Federal Government introduce legislation to provide for every Australian workers entitlements to be secured. Their plight highlights the precarious position faced by every worker because there is no legal protection for workers entitlements in the event of companies declaring bankruptcies. This scandal must end now. Workplace Relations Minister Peter Reith plans to abolish Long Service Leave as an Award entitlement, robbing all workers of a valuable asset.
Big producers cut prices and drive smaller producers to the wall.
They then cut their existing workforce to cushion the effects of price cuts on profits. These massive job losses have occurred since the Howard Government removed export licence controls from the coal export industry. In the midst of a key anti-union ballot, the Finance Sector Union's Geoff Derrick is learning vital lessons about life in a deregulated labour market. Recent developments show unions how they can turn the Reith laws on their head. A new book offers practical help for women who want to be heard.