Workers & unions

There appears to be no breakthrough for unions representing workers at BHP’s iron ore operations in Port Hedland, despite a historic strike last month in which the majority downed tools for two days. Cas Smith reports.

Administration was imposed on the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union in Queensland because it supposedly brought bikies into the industry as union enforcers. But hearings have revealed that a major contractor was responsible for bikies intimidating CFMEU members. Jonathan Strauss reports.

We can push back against capitalist politicians and their billionaire mates by getting better organised and using our collective power. Jacob Andrewartha argues this is why Socialist Alliance puts its energy into organising with others in struggle.

In his six-part oral history series with Pintjin (PJ) Thum, Dr Poh Soo Kai — a former student activist and political prisoner detained for nearly 17 years without trial — reveals how Singapore’s history is an ongoing site of ideological contestation, writes Ilyas Muzaffar.

More than 150 university workers, with support from students, took a half-day strike at the University of Queensland. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Activist groups came together to support the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union, currently under attack in Victoria. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Several hundred Sydney Ferries workers, members of the Maritime Union of Australia, went on strike for better pay and conditions. Jim McIlroy reports. 

National Tertiary Education Union members at the University of Sydney went on strike as part of their industrial bargaining campaign for better working conditions and a 20% pay rise. Isaac Nellist reports.