The master-apprentice model has been in decline for at least two centuries because the structure of work has changed. John Quiggin argues for a rethink, beyond nostalgia.
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Sensational reports of alleged thuggery and corruption in the construction industry have obscured the political treachery of Labor’s attacks on the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union, argues Sue Bull.
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The Indian diaspora in the West is globally celebrated for its professional success and often cast as the “model minority”. Yet, a significant segment of this community has, paradoxically, become a pillar of support for right-wing, often xenophobic, movements in India and abroad, argues Aishik Saha.
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The fourth day of Rising Tide’s People’s Blockade ended on a triumphant note after multiple actions forced the NSW Ports Corporation to stop bringing coal ships into Newcastle Port. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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Demilitarise Newcastle began a protest against weapons, with future actions planned at several locations. Kerry Smith reports.
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National Tertiary Education Union members at the University of Technology took protected industrial action to pressure management over a new enterprise agreement. Kerry Smith reports.
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There are four vacant Mardi Gras board positions to be filled, as well as nine resolutions, including for Mardi Gras to disinvite NSW Police from marching in a formal parade float. Troy Thrace explains why Pride in Protest is campaigning to reclaim Mardi Gras’ protest history.
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Scientists and their union are speaking out against Labor’s funding cuts to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Ecuadorians resoundingly rejected far-right President Daniel Noboa’s plans to undermine the country’s sovereignty and change the constitution in favour of his neoliberal project, reports Ben Radford.
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Human rights activists are demanding that Ansell prevent the forced repatriation of Bangladeshi workers from Malaysia by Ansell’s contractor, MediCeram. Ron Guy reports.
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A migrant worker rights activist has lodged a complaint to the Australian government about how MediCeram, Ansell’s Malaysian supplier, treats its workers. Kerry Smith reports.
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Hundreds of Queensland teachers protested outside parliament, giving the Liberal National Party a fail on a range of issues. Alex Bainbridge reports.