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Q-health workers threaten State-wide strike

Queensland unions have given Q-health until tomorrow to make a revised pay offer to 32,000 public health workers, threatening to stop work for 24 hours if the department does not deliver.

IRC defines power to require consultation

The IRC has confirmed that it has broad powers to make orders for consultation with a union when an employer is planning to make 15 or more employees redundant. The powers extend to halting dismissals until consultation occurs.

Magistrate blocks employer legal strategy

In an important ruling, NSW's Chief Industrial Magistrate has stymied an employer legal strategy to avoid prosecution for an alleged award breach.

Second strike for Qantas workers

More than 5,000 ASU members plan to walk off the job for 24 hours next Monday after negotiations with Qantas over better wages and conditions stalled for a second time.

More internal strife for AMWU

A blockade of the AMWU's Melbourne CBD headquarters by a Victorian splinter group is preventing access to the building for the union's employees and officials.

Wage growth unchanged at 3.1%

Hourly wage rates excluding bonuses are increasing at an unchanged 3.1% a year, according to the June quarter ABS Wage Cost Index, released today.

Forced retirement not discrimination: Court

The Federal Court has ruled against a public servant who claimed he was discriminated against on the ground of age when his request to work past his 65th birthday was denied.

WA IRC to review awards

The WA IRC is seeking comment on its review of awards and has published new regulations, after the new State IR Act took effect at the start of the month.

Queensland A-DT head moves on

Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Karen Walters steps down on September 4 when her five-year term comes to an end.

Sacked union member wins compensation

The IRC has compensated an employee who was dismissed because she sought her union's help in a dispute over her employment status, pay and entitlements.

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