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OHS Matters: COVID-19, Vaccines and Workers

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · February 23, 2021 2:42 PM

 

“We believe that COVID-19 vaccines are going to be rolled out in the near future - and that some workers/workplaces will be designated ‘priority’ and will be receiving them first. What can you tell us about this?”

 

You are right - there is a lot happening in this ‘space’ at the moment. Firstly, it’s important to know that in Australia all vaccines will be free of charge. Discussions between the States and Federal Health departments have taken place to identify priority groups who will be first in line to get vaccinated. These considerations include occupation.

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OHS Matters: Who Can Be an HSR?

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · December 06, 2020 10:37 PM

What is the status of non-permanent workers under the OHS Act? Can they be elected as HSRs?

 

“I’ve been told by a manager that casual workers are ineligible to nominate in HSR elections, is that true?”

 

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OHS Matters: Why Consultation is Even More Important Today

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · September 30, 2020 10:26 PM

One of the seemingly hardest duties for many employers to comply with is the duty to consult with elected health and safety representatives (HSRs). This is a legal duty under the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 – and has been a legal duty since 1985 when workers were given the right to elect representatives, and these representatives were given rights and powers.

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Backbone of Our Movement: Emma Bagg

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · August 19, 2020 6:32 PM

Emma Bagg
Organiser, staff delegate and staff HSR
ASU Vic-Tas Branch

 

How long have you been a union member?

23 years.

Why did you join the union?

I came from a working-class family, but we never really talked about the union movement, but my family always talked about fighting for workers’ rights.

When I was 15 and working in hospitality, I always questioned my rights and entitlements for myself and other staff. However, it was not until I was 20 and I started work at the Colac Abattoirs and I joined the AMIEU as I realised the importance of being part of a collective and standing together.

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Backbone of Our Movement: Glen

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · August 06, 2020 12:48 PM

Glen
HSR at the Australian Services Union (Vic-Tas)

How long have you been a union member?

All my working life.

Why did you join the union?

It’s how I was raised. Coming from a working- class family it’s the way it was.

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OHS Matters: Returning to Work

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · May 27, 2020 11:17 PM

 

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"My employer has started to make noises about us
gradually returning to work. What are some of the issues
we need to be aware of?"

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