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AWU calls for carbon trading system

The Australian Workers Union, which has substantial membership in industries that generate large amounts of greenhouse gas, is pushing the Federal Government to urgently introduce carbon trading to combat global warming.

Union denies reported wage freeze at Myer

The SDA has rejected reports of a 12-month wage freeze applying to Myer's 21,000 retail employees, saying it is still negotiating with the company for a new collective agreement.

ALP hints at compromise on small business dismissals

Shadow IR Minister Julia Gillard has hinted that the ALP might compromise with small businesses on its planned unfair dismissal policy, including conducting fast-track hearings on-site rather than in the AIRC.



Union keeps sacking threat within AIRC's jurisdiction

The CPSU has successfully argued that a bid by Victoria's State Library to sack an employee was a dispute over the application of an agreement, and therefore within the AIRC's jurisdiction.