Low-Income Workers Receive Extra $26-A-Week From Today
A $26 a week pay rise and income tax cuts begin today, providing much relief for working families faced with ever increasing living expenses.
More than 1.4 million workers will benefit as a result, receiving the extra $26 a week in their pay packets from today. The pay rise now lifts the minimum wage to $569.90 a week, or $15 an hour.
in addition the average worker will be an extra $450 a year better off as a result of tax cuts that also take effect from today.
The decision, announced by Fair Work Australia back in June, was a much needed boost for workers and broke the drought after a wage freeze of almost two years under the Howard Government’s wage-setting tribunal.
Ark Tribe court case now adjourned to July 20
The Ark Tribe court case will now reconvene on July 20-22 after the magistrate decided to adjourn the matter further.
The magistrate who needed to adjourn the case twice previously, said that the proceedings were vaildly brought and that the case should now continue as planned.
The defence, who originally argued the case should be thrown out on the grounds the prosecution lacked proper authority, will now continue their defence with Ark pleading not guilty.
To show your support for Ark, sign the Don't Jail Ark petition. And for more information view the Rights On Site website.
Sign the Ark Tribe Petition
The Ark Tribe trial is gathering momentum and as his trial fast approaches, the support for Tribe has been overwhelming.
Since putting up the 'Don't Jail Ark petition' onto the Rights on Site website, in just three days the petition has already gathered over 5000 signatures! They’ve come in so fast we’ve had to re-evaluate our initial expectations and are now targeting 10,000+ signatures.
Construction workers renew call for abolition of ABCC
Construction unions have again called on the Federal Government to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) after its head John Lloyd announced that he would not reapply for the position when his term expires in September.
CFMEU C&G Divsion National Secretary Dave Noonan said, “Mr Lloyd has been a vocal supporter of the Howard government’s policies and has even participated in meetings of the extremist HR Nicholls Society. Under his leadership the ABCC has failed to prosecute even one employer for ripping off construction workers wages and entitlements, despite having the responsibility to do so.
“But the real issue here is not who heads up the ABCC - it is that the law which underpins the institution is discriminatory and unfair. Justice will only be served when Australian workers are all subject to the same industrial laws. That means one law for all.
Farewell Bob Wade
NT members joined a small farewell function for Organiser Bob Wade on Friday January 29, to thank Bob for his support over the past couple of years and wish him well on his new ‘adventure’ with Cbus.
Crane crews reject boss’s EBA
Workers from Tutt Bryant Crane Hire NT have voted by 12 to 1 to reject an employer-drafted enterprise agreement, in a secret ballot on December 4.
The workers declined the deal, even though Tutt Bryant Pty Ltd had increased their original wage offer to CPI or 4% per year.
Thousands of workers rally in support of Ark Tribe
Thousands of workers and their families will turn out in rallies around the country tomorrow, Friday October 30, in support of South Australian construction worker, Ark Tribe, who faces up to six months jail over a matter related to workplace safety.
Rallies will be held in almost every capital city around Australia as Ark appears before Adelaide Magistrate's Court in Victoria Square.
Great new benefits for NT members
CFMEU Construction and General is pleased to announce a great win for NT members!
As of the October 1, 2009 all financial members will receive great, new extra insurance benefits, including:
- Funeral Benefit (up to $10,000 for each member or up to $7,500 for any spouse or dependent children).
- Journey personal accident cover (to and from work - not covered by workers’ compensation or any other insurance. Up to $1000 per week.(maximum of 104 weeks)
- Holiday travel insurance for each member, their spouse and dependent children.
- Emergency transport cover (ambulance) for each member, their spouse and dependent children.
- Free Wills (a standard Will for each member and their spouse)
Contact CFMEU nt
1st Floor,
38 Woods Street
Darwin
ph: 08 8981 5280
fax: 08 8981 5244
Postal address:
PO Box 3046
Darwin
NT 0801
