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Backbone of Our Movement: Andrew Irving

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · December 23, 2020 11:02 AM

Andrew Irving
RTBU

How long have you been a union member?

43 years.

Why did you join the union?

Third generation Communist family. Grand father coal miner Wonthaggi. Father sacked Menzies Government from TAA because he was a com. He was last left executive member of Clerks Union before it was taken over by the Groupers.

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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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Analysis: The Covid Stress Test

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · November 11, 2020 9:31 PM

The Covid-19 pandemic is a stress test for societies at a global scale. The virus has been ruthless in exposing underlying fault lines and weaknesses in almost all countries, while also revealing strengths.

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Backbone of Our Movement: Iqra Ahad

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · October 14, 2020 10:09 PM

Iqra Ahad
NTEU Delegate

How long have you been a union member?

6 years.

Why did you join the union?

When I joined the union it was for support, advice and representation but I continue to be a union member to have the power to negotiate for more favourable working conditions and other benefits collectively.

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OHS Matters: COVID-19 (again!) What are the Implications for Employers?

Posted on Blog by Workers Solidarity · August 19, 2020 6:44 PM

 

We have heard the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, say that at one stage at least, 80 per cent of newly identified COVID-19 infections came from workplaces.

During Stage 4 all non-essential businesses in metropolitan Melbourne have been closed – and those that are still operating must have implemented a COVIDSafe plan by midnight August 7. In addition, workers needing to move outside their 5km from home, or who need to be out between 8pm and 5am must also have Permitted Worker Permits. These are measures being taken by the government to control Victoria’s ‘second’ and more serious wave of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Apart from the drastic financial effects of these measures on workers and employers/businesses, - what implications are there for employers if a worker contracts COVID-19 in the course of their employment?

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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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