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Budget and childcare: the real story
The increased childcare tax rebate will grab the headlines but the substance in the Budget on childcare relates to the funding of an integrated care and education program worth nearly $1 billion dollars, the LHMU the childcare union said tonight.
13 May 2008 [Read More]
What parents want from long day care
The first comprehensive national survey of what parents want from long day care (LDC) is released today.
The survey found 90% of children use LDC between 7 and 11 hours per day, a length of time parents say they need to support their workforce participation.
13 May 2008 [Read More]
Racing stewards back at work
AWU harness racing stewards return to work today, satisfied with the outcome of an Industrial Relations conciliation hearing late yesterday.
10 April 2008 [Read More]
Vic Harness racing strike will cost
Harness racing in Victoria is expected to come to a standstill indefinitely from tomorrow (Wednesday) when the state’s 13 official stewards take lawful strike action, the AWU said today.
08 April 2008 [Read More]
Health and safety review welcome
Unions have welcomed today’s announcement by the federal Labor Government of a national review of workplace health and safety laws.
04 April 2008 [Read More]
Transport plan crucial for jobs
Victoria’s ability to provide sustainable, skilled jobs for working people would be threatened if the State Government did not act on recommendations to build two new tunnels under Melbourne, the Australian Workers’ Union said today.
04 April 2008 [Read More]
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