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Summer 2007/08
WorkChoices: What Happens After the Election? Nov 1, 2007: Before the last federal election John Howard did not mention
WorkChoices and many Australians voted for him because they thought he
would look after working families. Many families have now been let down
and so have future generations of Australians.
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Summer 2007/08
Airlines: Qantas EBA Negotiations Continue Nov 1, 2007: Meetings with Qantas on the Collective Agreement Negotiations (EBA 8)
and the consolidation of the Award into the Collective Agreement
continue. This has been an exhaustive process as the National
Negotiating Team and management have had to meet on both EBA issues and
consolidation of Award conditions separately as some issues fall in the
prohibited matters area
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Summer 2007/08
Bob Hawke: Unions Vital to a Fair Go Nov 1, 2007: On Tuesday 2 October 2007, USU Officials and local delegates attended
the campaign launch of Craig Thomson, ALP candidate for the seat of
Dobell.
A highlight of the night was the guest speaker, the former Australian Prime Minister, Mr Bob Hawke.
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Summer 2007/08
It's About the Future Nov 1, 2007: As this November edition of United comes into print the Union faces significant industrial and political challenges. In all workplaces, members have faced a battle against WorkChoices which will get worse if John Howard is re-elected.
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Summer 2007/08
USU: Big Picture Research Vital Nov 1, 2007: It is critical for Unions to keep abreast of wider industry policy, the
impact of national laws, as well as global industry trends. These may
have a significant affect on jobs and the quality of life of workers
and their communities.
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