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Challenging times ahead for new UnionsWA boss

UnionsWA is prepared for a fight if the inquiry into the state's IR system recommends a return to Work Choices-style laws, the peak body's new secretary, Simone McGurk, says.

FWA rejects two more deals over failure to notify representation rights

FWA has refused to approve two more collective agreements - this time for related companies - because the employers didn't notify employees of their bargaining representation rights.

Organiser sacked over "a--e-licker" comment

The LHMU (WA branch) was justified in sacking an organiser for telling a colleague she was an "a--e-licker" for having lunch with the union's secretary and calling senior officials "a bunch of f--kers", the WA IRC has found.

Gillard says unitary system “close”; Calls for partnership model to shift workplace culture

Workplace Relations Minister today called for IR practitioners to focus on changing workplace culture, now that the Fair Work Act has taken effect.

West Gate Bridge charges to be dealt with next month; and Unions fined $75,000 over paper mill dispute

West Gate Bridge charges to be dealt with next month; and Unions fined $75,000 over paper mill dispute.

Major corporations fear new transfer of business rules

IR managers from Qantas and GM Holden yesterday expressed fears about the effects of the Fair Work Act’s transfer of business provisions.

IR/HR professionals must boost financial and economic literacy: Obama advisor

US presidential labour advisor Tom Kochan told 900 delegates at an international IR conference in Sydney today that a key lesson from the global financial crisis is that IR and HR practitioners must become as literate on economic and financial issues as they are on their traditional labour relations turf.

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