In an address to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU), Sharan Burrows, presents a compelling paper on the effects of the WorkChoices Act on Australia’s Compliance with Conventions 87 and 98 – Protection of the Rights to Organised and Collective Bargaining. Continue reading “WorkChoices Legislation Fails To Uphold Basic IR Principles” »
Monthly Archives: June 2006
The Australian Institute of Employment Rights (AIER) this week presented a submission to the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Legislation Committee urging them to review the proposed Independent Contractors Bill legislation in the belief that the legislation would adversely affect the rights of Australian employees established under federal and state law, and have a negative impact on employees’ living standards, health and well-being. Continue reading “AIER Calls for a Review to the Proposed Independent Contractors Bill Legislation” »