Live News Feed: Queensland Council of Unions
Union agreements can offer brekky
Workers who are under union agreements can also negotiate for a daily cooked breakfast to be part of their agreement, says QCU General Secretary Grace Grace.
30 June 2004 [Read More]
Qld unions sound caution on PPPs
An address to the 4th Annual Public Private Partnerships Summit today by QCU Assistant General Secretary Chris Barrett reiterates the union movement's opposition to the use of PPPs to provide public infrastructure in Queensland.
18 May 2004 [Read More]
Qld unions call for smoking ban
Queensland unions have called for an immediate ban on smoking at hospitality workplaces following a debate in the Queensland Parliament last night.
13 May 2004 [Read More]
Qld unions celebrate Labour Day
Queensland Labour Day activities this year will celebrate a new march, a new venue and continued membership growth amongst the movement.
04 May 2004 [Read More]
QCU calls for wage consistency
The Queensland Council of Unions has questioned the fairness of handing generous wage increases of up to 8.5% to tribunal members and the judiciary when ordinary workers are lucky to receive half this amount.
08 April 2004 [Read More]
Defend Medicare on World Health Day
Today marks World Health Day and it is a timely reminder to reflect upon the importance of defending Medicare.
07 April 2004 [Read More]
Beattie forces campaign to escalate
The Queensland government will force the Queensland police to escalate their public campaign for improved wages and conditions by prohibiting industrial action, according to the Queensland Council of Unions.
03 September 2002 [Read More]
Qld health workers secure agreement
Today Queensland health unions representing over 30,000 health workers have secured an agreement with the Queensland government.
27 August 2002 [Read More]
Gment tax claims nonsense says QCU
The Queensland government's claim that the tax debate generated by unions is all about wage increases for public sector employees is wrong.
13 August 2002 [Read More]
Construction levy key to PML
The construction levy is a key to paid maternity and adoption leave according to the QCU's submission to HREOC.
07 August 2002 [Read More]
QCU seeks $18 flow on for workers
Today, (22nd July) the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) will present its submission seeking a full flow on from the federal wage increase of $18 per week for Queensland workers.
22 July 2002 [Read More]
Health workers rally statewide
Queensland health workers will rally from Thursday Island to the Gold Coast on Thursday, July 18 to protest the lack of movement by the government in current enterprise bargaining negotiations in Queensland Health.
17 July 2002 [Read More]
Pathology workers stop work Qld wide
Queensland Pathology workers stop work, Nambour Hospital stops work and the Queensland government should return to the negotiating table.
10 July 2002 [Read More]
Public sector review an ambush
The Queensland Council of Unions with public sector unions have determined not to co-operate with the Queensland government's public sector bargaining review.
10 July 2002 [Read More]
QHealth EBA expiry one month old
Queensland Health agreement expiry date is now one month old due to Queensland government delays.
28 June 2002 [Read More]
"CSL Yarra" heads to Brisbane
Queensland unions will support the MUA in a community rally when the "CSL Yarra" arrives in Brisbane on Sunday, 30 June
28 June 2002 [Read More]
QCU condemns Qld government: EB
Today the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) Executive meeting passed resolutions condemning the Queensland government for its position and general attitude in relation to public sector bargaining.
26 June 2002 [Read More]
Health campaign intensifies
Queensland Health workers will begin their third week of rolling stoppages in their campaign for a replacement enterprise bargaining agreement.
24 June 2002 [Read More]
Public sector negotiations escalate
Today's rally and protest march on Parliament House by Queensland public sector maintenance workers has significantly escalated the bargaining dispute with the Queensland government.
20 June 2002 [Read More]
QCU seeks $18 increase for workers
Tomorrow, (20th June) the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) will lodge a submission seeking a full flow on from the federal wage increase of $18 per week for Queensland workers.
19 June 2002 [Read More]
Public sector workers unite
In a display of solidarity, Q-Health workers condemned the Queensland government for locking out Q-Build workers and sent a warning regarding future negotiations.
31 May 2002 [Read More]
Fed gov fails test on health
The Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) calls on the Federal government to stop punishing Australian's with disabilities and the low paid for its policy mistakes.
15 May 2002 [Read More]
Qld casuals weekend work rip off
Queensland casual workers could have been underpaid because of incorrect advice given by wages advisory service, Wageline.
10 May 2002 [Read More]
$18pw pay rise for Qld's lowest paid
About 300,000 Queenslanders working under Federal Awards will receive an $18 a week wage rise as a result of the ACTU Living Wage Case.
09 May 2002 [Read More]
Canon members to escalate dispute
WA, NSW and Victoria to strike today
ASU Services Branch members will meet this afternoon to consider an escalation of industrial action against Canon Australia in their current EBA dispute.
08 May 2002 [Read More]
"Unions Work" in Queensland
Celebrate a Queensland tradition - the workers day
"Unions Work" is the proud theme of Labour Day 2002
03 May 2002 [Read More]
Qld pay equity cases one step closer
The Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) has welcomed the decision by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) to accept the pay equity principle.
24 April 2002 [Read More]
Qld call centre workers lowest paid
According to a national call centre survey, Queensland call centre workers are still the lowest paid.
18 April 2002 [Read More]
Picket line started for meatworkers
The AMIEU has established an offical picket line at the Lakes Creek Rockhampton site for the 1,300 meatworkers.
16 April 2002 [Read More]
Industrial action likely at QR
QR and Toll Holdings are now at an advanced stage of negotiations for the backdoor privatisation of the Q-Link freight operations between Brisbane and Cairns.
11 April 2002 [Read More]
Young workers underpaid
Today, the Queensland Council of Unions' free "at work" advice service was flooded with young people inquiring about underpayment of wages.
10 April 2002 [Read More]
Free "At work" advice hotline
Queensland workers are encouraged to call the QCU hotline to make sure they aren't being ripped off at work.
10 April 2002 [Read More]
QR in privatisation talks
Widespread rumours about Queensland Rail (QR) taking steps to privatise have been confirmed according to information received by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).
10 April 2002 [Read More]
$5,000 for Qld meatworkers
The Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) has donated $5,000 to assist the stood-down CMG Lakes Creek meatworkers in Rockhampton.
09 April 2002 [Read More]
Redundancy changes split employers
Employers are split on their submissions to QCU's application for improved termination, change and redundancy entitlements for Queensland workers.
03 April 2002 [Read More]
Casual workers pay increases
Up to 250,000 casual workers employed under State Awards in Queensland will receive a pay increase this week.
02 April 2002 [Read More]
State independence maintained
According to the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) Queensland's industrial relations system should be able to operate without fear of federal implications.
25 March 2002 [Read More]
Next step in Qld Pay Equity
Today the Queensland Council of Unions filed an application for the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to adopt the pay equity inquiry pay principle.
15 March 2002 [Read More]
QCU calls for support in Gladstone
The QCU with the CFMEU are calling on big business to support the local Gladstone community due to an influx of new workers.
01 March 2002 [Read More]
QCU demand Mayor apologise or resign
The Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) is demanding a public apology by Mayor Jim Soorley following racial and "terrorism" comments during the bus industrial dispute.
08 February 2002 [Read More]
Proposed changes to redundancy pay
The Queensland Council of Unions has filed an application to secure improved termination, change and redundancy (TCR) entitlements for long term casuals and small business workers.
07 February 2002 [Read More]
Come join Qld's longest bank queue
12 December 2001 [Read More]
Aussie First for Qld Call Centres
The Queensland government has announced Australia's first Code of Practice to set workplace standards in the call centre industry.
06 December 2001 [Read More]
QCU Welcomes Industrial Law Changes
30 November 2001 [Read More]
Help for workers on Qld Awards
07 November 2001 [Read More]
Job security top issue - Qld forum
01 November 2001 [Read More]
Howard's package not so friendly
29 October 2001 [Read More]
A Fair Australia
15 October 2001 [Read More]
Brisbane welcomes Ansett flights
05 October 2001 [Read More]
Qld Casual workers pay increases
03 October 2001 [Read More]
Let's get Ansett back in the air
20 September 2001 [Read More]
Ansett workers rally everyday
Brisbane Ansett workers will rally everyday until entitlements secured
17 September 2001 [Read More]
Over 4,000 rally for Ansett in Qld
14 September 2001 [Read More]
QCU Calls for Inquiry into Ansett
QCU Calls for Investigation into Ansett's Collapse
14 September 2001 [Read More]
Urgent Changes Needed to Labour Hire
28 August 2001 [Read More]
Qld's First Major Review of Awards
23 August 2001 [Read More]
Don't Bother Coming Into Work Today
21 August 2001 [Read More]
QCU Welcomes WorkCover Changes
10 August 2001 [Read More]
Labour for Hire Not Entitlements
09 August 2001 [Read More]
Qld Wage Increases Welcomed
02 August 2001 [Read More]
Qld Regional Members in Training
26 July 2001 [Read More]
QCU Will March at CHOGM
24 July 2001 [Read More]
QCU Gears To Marginal Seat Campaign
24 July 2001 [Read More]
Don't Trash Brisbane Garbo's
The Transport Workers Union need urgent support of the community and fellow unionists to sign their petition in support of their campaign for Brisbane City Council garbo's.
18 July 2001 [Read More]
Qld Wage Rise Still Not Enough
18 July 2001 [Read More]
Workplace Health & Safety Key Issue
20 June 2001 [Read More]
ATA Should Sign Code - Qld
14 June 2001 [Read More]
Qld Call Centre Community Stall
13 June 2001 [Read More]
Call Centre Workers Surveyed - Qld
08 June 2001 [Read More]
Recognition. Reward. Respect - Qld
Gold Coast Call Centre Campaign
Queensland - The Smart State
It's Our Future
06 June 2001 [Read More]
Gold Coast Call Centres Targetted
National Call Centre Campaign Launch at Gold Coast, Queensland
05 June 2001 [Read More]
QCU Lodges State Wage Increase
22 May 2001 [Read More]
Qld Unions Target Call Centres
22 May 2001 [Read More]
Record numbers at Qld Labour Day
08 May 2001 [Read More]
Qld Labour Day Celebrations
Qld unionists will celebrate Labour Day with marches around the state from Brisbane to Cairns on Monday, 7th May.
04 May 2001 [Read More]
QLD Government – Employers Beware
03 May 2001 [Read More]
$13 Wage Rise For Low-Paid No Match
$13 Wage Rise for Low-Paid No Match for Rising Prices
02 May 2001 [Read More]
Union Members Win
01 May 2001 [Read More]
Workplace Deaths Remembered
27 April 2001 [Read More]
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