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Peak union body cut rate for loan to ALP

Unions NSW agreed to loan the NSW ALP $1.5 million at a discounted interest rate of 7.8%, despite the party offering 8.5%, the Heydon Royal Commission heard today.

Unions must adapt to digital economy: ACTU

ACTU secretary Dave Oliver has warned that unions have to adapt to the challenges thrown up by the digital economy to avoid a "Kodak moment".

CFMEU's record a factor in $100,000-plus fines

The Federal Court has criticised the CFMEU for its "deplorable" approach to complying with the law, ordering it to pay a penalty of more than $100,000 for a series of breaches on a wind farm construction site and to stop interfering in the project.

Full disclosure: FWC to publish names in Defence bullying case

The Fair Work Commission has refused to suppress the identities of five Defence Department civilian employees who are respondents to a bullying claim, but has granted them the right to legal representation.

Victorian public sector employment costs to rise 7%

The Victorian Government has revealed that its employee expenses will grow by just over 7% this financial year, ahead of bargaining for major replacement agreements with public sector workers over the next year.

24-day lockout at software company

A subsidiary of listed company Primary Health Care Limited has locked out a dozen IT and helpdesk employees in Bundaberg for 24 days, in response to them giving notice that they would be imposing protected weekend overtime bans.

Victoria to set up labour hire inquiry

The Victorian Government is completing the terms of reference for an inquiry into labour hire that will start in the second half of the year.

ACTU promotes partnership with employers

ACTU secretary Dave Oliver has used a behind-closed-doors speech to call for employers to work with unions on a "new vision for jobs in Australia" rather than supporting the Abbott Government's IR agenda.

Employer fails to prove "frustration" of employment contract

The Fair Work Commission has given a school religious education coordinator the green light to proceed with his unfair dismissal claim after his employer failed to establish that his employment ceased via the doctrine of frustration.

Threat of further industrial action at rail freight company

The RTBU is threatening to step up protected industrial action if negotiations for new agreements stall at rail freight carrier Aurizon.

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