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: Protect 08 Local Government Wages Campaign
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Unions claim big court win on federal work laws
Aug 21, 2008: UNIONS are claiming a big win in their battle to keep thousands of local council workers out of the Rudd Government's proposed national industrial relations system, after a Federal Court decision yesterday. [ Visit Website ]

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Great news for Australian council workers and for employees under our State Award
Aug 20, 2008: The Etheridge decision has come down with a single Justice of the Federal Court finding that this council, under the relevant circumstances, was NOT A CONSTITUTIONAL TRADING CORPORATION and COULD NOT be covered by a federal WorkChoices agreement.

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WorkChoices doesn't work for council workers, court rules
Aug 20, 2008: Pay and conditions for local government workers are one step closer being protected under the State Award following a landmark decision from the Federal Court today.
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It’s time to get busy on Protect 08.
WHAT CAN I DO?
  1. Check Has your council made a commitment to sign a Protect 08 Council Agreement?

  2. Ask Has your Council signed referral agreements protecting rights to unfair dismissal and dispute resolution?

  3. Participate in local discussions on planning the Protect 08 Campaign at your council.

  4. Sign the USU petition HERE calling on NATHAN REES and Kevin Rudd work together to pass legislation to secure the State Award

  5. READ KEVIN RUDD'S PRE-ELECTION PROMISE.

  6. Write to NATHAN REES telling the State Government to protect councils now!

  7. Attend local union meetings arranged by the USU to plan and roll out Protect 08 at your council.

 
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