Tag: Work
Forum helps Norilsk workers find jobs
Norilsk Nickel has held a forum in Kalgoorlie to help staff affected by the shutdown of its Waterloo and Silver Swan operations, to find other work.[MORE]
45 Gold Coast theme park jobs go
Forty-five people have lost their jobs at Gold Coast theme parks three weeks before Christmas.[MORE]
Nurses threaten strike over terminated contract
Nurses at the Wangaratta hospital are threatening to strike and cancel elective surgery over the dismissal of the director of nursing.[MORE]
Lie detector used for SA police recruiting
Lie detectors are being used for the first time on South Australian police recruits.[MORE]
More SA trainees find work: report
South Australians who graduate in vocational education training have recorded the highest success rate in getting jobs of any state.[MORE]
Teachers to rally over transfer snub
Hundreds of public school teachers are expected to rally outside New South Wales Parliament today in support of a Riverina teacher denied a transfer.[MORE]
Union laments Riverina Woolcombing job cuts
The textile union says the latest round of job cuts at Riverina Woolcombing in Wagga Wagga marks a dire point for Australia's wool industry.[MORE]
Hospital accused of unfair nurse sacking
The nurses' union has accused the Wangaratta Hospital of unfairly sacking its director of nursing.[MORE]
Union seeks DPI job cut answers
The Public Service Association is questioning how the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will be able to maintain services after cutting a fifth of its work force.[MORE]
North Qld employment still strong: economist
A leading economist says employment in north Queensland remains strong, despite the economic downturn and negative impacts on the construction industry.[MORE]
Survey exposes workers' sunlight danger
A national survey released today indicates employers need to provide better workplace protection against direct sunlight. [MORE]
MP wants Indigenous jobs scheme answers
A New South Wales mid-north coast independent politician wants to know why the Government plans to scrap an Indigenous employment program.[MORE]
North-west WA jobless rate rises
The global downturn has led to rising unemployment in north-west Western Australia.[MORE]
Report reveals mixed economic outlook
The ANZ Regional and Rural Quarterly report has released a positive assessment of the south-east region of New South Wales, but it is not all good news.[MORE]
SA records wage drop
Business SA says a drop in wages shows employers are responding to the global financial crisis.[MORE]
WorkCover defends claims appointment
The chairman of the WorkCover board has told a state parliamentary inquiry there was nothing improper about appointment of its claims manager. [MORE]
Report finds paid maternity leave 'not important to executives'
A survey has found very few executives believe paid maternity leave is the key to keeping women in the work force.[MORE]
Opposition wary of proposed IR changes
Some federal Opposition members are criticising the Government's industrial relations changes, despite promising to support the bill in the Lower House of Parliament. [MORE]
Meat processing jobs 'safe for now'
A Kingaroy meat processor in southern Queensland will continue operating, despite its owner going into voluntary administration.[MORE]
Expansion for Lithgow arms factory
There will be a boost to job opportunities in Lithgow after the expansion of a small arms factory.[MORE]
Workplace changes won't lead to job cuts: Gillard
Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard says she does not expect a rush of job losses as a result of the Government's new workplace laws.[MORE]
Disability job group airs transport worries
A local disability employment group says some staff may be forced to quit their jobs because of problems getting to work.[MORE]
Questions raised over police comms centre closure savings
The police association is questioning the savings to be made by closing Wagga Wagga's police communications centre.[MORE]
Union calls for timber industry plan
The union that represents timber mill workers wants the Government to come up with a plan for the local industry.[MORE]
Factory auction raises funds for workers
A factory owned by a failed Victorian car parts manufacturer sold at auction today, freeing up thousands of dollars for retrenched workers.[MORE]
