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NSW IRC can issue interlocutory injunctions

The NSW IRC's decision this week on the AWU's internal stoush has ramifications extending to unfair contract cases, with the Commission in Court Session for the first time ruling that it has the power to issue wide-ranging interlocutory injunctions.

Union membership downward spiral continues

Union membership in Australia is continuing its steady decline, with just 24.7% of the overall workforce and 19.1% of the private sector now members, according to the latest ABS survey.

One in six employees work more than 50 hours a week: ABS

More than 14% of employees who have leave entitlements work more than 50 hours a week, while 21% work unpaid overtime, according to a comprehensive new ABS survey of working arrangements.

Collison wins breathing space in NSW IRC

The ongoing internal power struggle involving AWU Greater NSW branch secretary Russ Collison has spilled into the NSW IRC (in Court Session).

"Short-term" for casuals doesn't mean less than six months

In a significant decision on casual employees' access to unfair dismissal laws, a full bench of the NSW IRC has ruled that those with less then six months service are not necessarily excluded from lodging claims under the State IR Act.

Abbott AWA pay claims misleading, says ACTU

WR Minister Tony Abbott has been "misleading and deceptive" in using new wages data to bolster the standing of AWAs, according to the ACTU.

Waterfront productivity benchmark beaten

Waterfront productivity has for the first time surpassed the 25 containers an hour benchmark set by former WR Minister Peter Reith.

St George hopes to cut 10% from recruitment budget

St George Bank expects to slash 10% from its annual recruiting budget by adopting a new recruitment process.

AWA workers earn more

A new ABS survey shows employees covered by AWAs earn $185 a week more than those covered by federal enterprise agreements, although the data reveals part of the difference is accounted for by high-earning managers.

Courts find for employers in vehicle-handling cases

Two important appeal decisions about handling of vehicles in the workplace have been found in favour of the employer.

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