http://www.lhmu.org.au/branches/vicLHMU Victoria's news and information. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:42:12 GMTPyRSS2Gen-1.0.0http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/powerful-thirst-for-knowledgeDelegates learn how to strengthen their sites.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/powerful-thirst-for-knowledge2010-03-09 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/rock-solid-arity-delivers-big-win-at-crownMembers at Crown Casino won a landmark agreement that sets new industry benchmarks in job security and casual conversion — and includes a 14% pay rise over three years.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/rock-solid-arity-delivers-big-win-at-crown2010-03-09 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/red-alert-on-ambo-staffingUnder-staffing is putting patient lives at risk, say Victorian ambos http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/red-alert-on-ambo-staffing2010-03-08 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/day-in-the-life-of-...-a-pest-controllerMaggots, rats and dead bodies… it’s all in day’s work for Stuart Ellis.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/day-in-the-life-of-...-a-pest-controller2010-03-08 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/passionate-about-childcareWe talk to two members who spent three weeks working with our BIG STEPS in childcare campaign as member organisers. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/passionate-about-childcare2010-03-08 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-e-news-victoria-2Latest news from our hospitality members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-e-news-victoria-22010-02-28 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/the-best-day-of-my-lifeAbuk Bol has rebuilt her life and her family, with a little help from LHMUhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/the-best-day-of-my-life2010-02-11 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/security-e-news-victoria-1Latest news from our security members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/security-e-news-victoria-12010-02-10 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/big-steps-campaign-organisers-lhmu-victoriaAre you passionate about childcare? So are we.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/big-steps-campaign-organisers-lhmu-victoria2010-01-07 00:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/stand-up-for-safer-healthier-childcare-centresSerious gaps in occupational health and safety threaten the wellbeing of those caring for our children, childcare members say.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/stand-up-for-safer-healthier-childcare-centres2010-01-03 23:33:20http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-year-we-can-proud-ofAs we move into the summer season of family gatherings and holidays, we Victorian LHMU members have much to celebrate together.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-year-we-can-proud-of2009-12-17 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/qantas-screener-breakthrough-will-protect-security-standardsChristmas travellers can breathe easier after Qantas and Jetstar screeners this afternoon reached an agreement with their employer, security contractor MSS Security that will see industrial action planned from Tuesday cancelled.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/qantas-screener-breakthrough-will-protect-security-standards2009-12-17 01:46:09http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/96-percent-of-qantas-jetstar-screeners-vote-for-industrial-actionA ballot of Qantas and Jetstar screeners revealed 96 percent support for industrial action, the Australian Electoral Commission revealed today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/96-percent-of-qantas-jetstar-screeners-vote-for-industrial-action2009-12-15 18:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/qantas-jetstar-screeners-can-take-action-over-xmasDomestic aviation screeners are today expected to win the right to take industrial action. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/qantas-jetstar-screeners-can-take-action-over-xmas2009-12-15 15:41:50http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-win-40-000-in-back-payMohammed Nahian works very hard to support his family. He works seven days a week at two cleaning jobs. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-win-40-000-in-back-pay2009-12-15 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/melbourne-storm-star-new-ambassador-for-kokoda-annual-youth-trekRobbie Kearns, retired captain of NRL champions the Melbourne Storm, was made Ambassador for the Kokoda Annual Youth Trek at an Anti-Poverty Week 2009 event in October.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/melbourne-storm-star-new-ambassador-for-kokoda-annual-youth-trek2009-12-14 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/brewers-toast-a-big-winMembers at Foster’s Abbotsford brewery in Melbourne have plenty to toast about this Christmas.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/brewers-toast-a-big-win2009-12-13 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/guards-pull-off-industry-wide-coupVictorian security members have had a massive victory in their campaign to win fairer wages, delegate rights and greater job security across the industry.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/guards-pull-off-industry-wide-coup2009-12-13 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/community-e-news-victoriaLatest community news from LHMU Victoria. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/community-e-news-victoria2009-12-13 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-win-clampdown-on-dodgy-security-contractorsSecurity members have spoken up and won a clampdown on dodgy contractors around Australia. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-win-clampdown-on-dodgy-security-contractors2009-12-09 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/meet-preeta-the-voice-of-hyatt-membersHyatt members have begun negotiations on a new union agreement. They want higher pay and a better work-life balance but Hyatt Hotels is trying to strip away conditions.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/meet-preeta-the-voice-of-hyatt-members2009-12-09 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-win-tip-top-agreementsBooming union membership at Victoria’s Tip Top bakeries helped members win their strongest union agreement in years. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-win-tip-top-agreements2009-12-08 01:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/marie-boosts-nz-clean-startMelbourne cleaning delegate Marie Angrilli flew to New Zealand to speak at our sister union’s Delegates Convention. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/marie-boosts-nz-clean-start2009-12-08 00:08:48http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-kids-to-get-a-better-start-in-lifeNew national childcare standards to be announced today will give Victorian kids the head start they need to perform better at school, childcare workers say.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-kids-to-get-a-better-start-in-life2009-12-06 15:01:03http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-e-news-victoriaLatest news from our childcare members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-e-news-victoria2009-12-06 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/laminex-members-claim-victoryMembers at Melbourne’s Laminex factory have claimed victory after a dramatic 20-day stand-off with their employer.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/laminex-members-claim-victory2009-12-03 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/big-steps-towards-a-professional-futureMembers in nearly 100 Victorian community childcare centres are bargaining together to take further ‘Big Steps’ towards professionalising childcare.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/big-steps-towards-a-professional-future2009-12-02 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-uniting-for-one-standard-in-breadBaking members across Victoria are uniting in a mass movement to win one standard across their industry. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-uniting-for-one-standard-in-bread2009-12-01 22:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaning-e-news-victoria-1Latest news from our cleaning members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaning-e-news-victoria-12009-11-27 01:40:34http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-e-news-victoria-1Latest news from our hospitality members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-e-news-victoria-12009-11-26 23:55:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-kinder-assistants-agreement-available-hereNegotiations between your union representatives and Kindergarten Parents Victoria (KPV) on a new collective agreement are now complete.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-kinder-assistants-agreement-available-here2009-11-20 01:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/manufacturing-e-news-victoria-1Latest news from our manufacturing members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/manufacturing-e-news-victoria-12009-11-18 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/westin-and-langham-members-rise-to-the-topMembers at Melbourne’s Westin and Langham Hotels will be some of the highest paid hotel workers in Australia, after both winning strong union agreements.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/westin-and-langham-members-rise-to-the-top2009-11-17 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-security-members-win-epic-battleVictorian members at major security contractors MSS and G4S have won pay parity with members at Wilson and ISS. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-security-members-win-epic-battle2009-11-16 23:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/big-smiles-across-the-citySmiles at Melbourne's Collins Place are getting bigger now that cleaning members are seeing the results of their Clean Start campaign in black and white.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/big-smiles-across-the-city2009-11-16 18:38:25http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/crown-members-want-changeMembers at Melbourne’s Crown Casino have come together to talk about the change they want to see in their jobs.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/crown-members-want-change2009-11-16 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-childcare-members-meet-with-ministers-to-discuss-national-changesChildcare members recently met with the state and federal ministers to make our voice heard about the proposed changes to national regulations.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-childcare-members-meet-with-ministers-to-discuss-national-changes2009-11-15 22:55:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-ambos-win-after-epic-battleVictorian ambulance members have finally won longer rest breaks and better wages, after an epic year-and-a-half-long struggle. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-ambos-win-after-epic-battle2009-11-10 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/melbourne-storm2019s-robbie-kearns-to-be-ambassador-of-kokoda-youth-trekRobbie Kearns, Melbourne Storm’s star retired Captain, will today be made an Ambassador of a ground-breaking program that takes youth from Melbourne’s west on the famous Kokoda Track, in an Anti-Poverty Week 2009 event.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/melbourne-storm2019s-robbie-kearns-to-be-ambassador-of-kokoda-youth-trek2009-10-14 19:12:54http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-e-news-victoriaNow is the time for climate action.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-e-news-victoria2009-10-06 10:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/guards-pull-off-industry-wide-coup-win-wages-11-above-awardWages for low-paid Victorian guards will rise to 11% above the Award by next year under an industry-wide deal reached with Victoria’s biggest security contractors.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/guards-pull-off-industry-wide-coup-win-wages-11-above-award2009-10-05 23:21:59http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/security-e-news-victoriaA new era in Victoria's security industry begins today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/security-e-news-victoria2009-10-02 03:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/g4s-security-strike-could-shut-down-court-systemThe trial of terror suspects accused of plotting to bomb Sydney’s Holsworthy army base is one of hundreds of cases that could be shut down if G4S guards at Victorian courts are forced into strike action.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/g4s-security-strike-could-shut-down-court-system2009-09-08 22:35:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/mica-ambos-win-new-career-structure-mass-resignations-withdrawn Victoria’s intensive care MICA Paramedics have agreed to withdraw their resignations after an eleventh-hour deal was reached with the State Government this afternoon in Fair Work Australia.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/mica-ambos-win-new-career-structure-mass-resignations-withdrawn2009-09-08 04:05:11http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/this-time-next-week-no-more-micaDeaths from cardiac arrests, major road trauma, stabbings, shootings and bushfires could skyrocket after intensive care MICA services disappear on Tuesday, emergency services representatives will warn today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/this-time-next-week-no-more-mica2009-09-02 19:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-e-news-victoria-september-09Latest news from our childcare members. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-e-news-victoria-september-092009-09-01 04:33:48http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/eight-days-to-save-micaIn nine days Victoria’s internationally-recognised intensive care MICA ambulance service will disappear unless Premier Brumby urgently intervenes, the Ambulance Union is warning today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/eight-days-to-save-mica2009-08-31 20:55:31http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/grand-final-fears-grow-as-mss-strike-moves-a-step-closerMCG security guards today won the right to go ahead with their plans to strike on AFL Grand Final day, at a hearing in the workplace tribunal, Fair Work Australia.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/grand-final-fears-grow-as-mss-strike-moves-a-step-closer2009-08-26 02:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-members-brief-ministerFive childcare professionals, members of LHMU - The childcare union, met with new Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Care Kate Ellis last week about proposed changes to childcare.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-members-brief-minister2009-08-25 02:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-e-news-victoria-august-09Latest news from our hospitality members. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-e-news-victoria-august-092009-08-20 00:35:55http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/planned-mcg-security-strike-threatens-footy-finalsA planned security strike at the MCG has put the AFL finals series under threat. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/planned-mcg-security-strike-threatens-footy-finals2009-08-18 16:55:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/manufacturing-e-news-victoria-july-09Latest news from our manufacturing members. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/manufacturing-e-news-victoria-july-092009-08-18 02:33:53http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-and-public-win-safer-ambulance-service-at-11th-hourAfter 15 months of campaigning for decent rest breaks and a safer ambulance service, paramedics have won an eleventh hour agreement with the Victorian Government.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-and-public-win-safer-ambulance-service-at-11th-hour2009-08-11 18:20:04http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/community-e-news-victoria-july-09Latest community news from LHMU Victoria. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/community-e-news-victoria-july-092009-08-11 01:31:18http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambo-rally-to-tell-brumby-wake-up-fatigue-killsParamedics will warn Premier Brumby at a mass rally today that a death is inevitable unless he supports ten hour breaks between shifts to combat on-the-job fatigue. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambo-rally-to-tell-brumby-wake-up-fatigue-kills2009-08-03 17:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-bread-members-confident-after-winning-tip-top-agreementMembership growth was the key to winning a strong new agreement at bread manufacturer Tip Top in Victoria, delegates say. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/victorian-bread-members-confident-after-winning-tip-top-agreement2009-07-30 20:57:58http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/call-daniel-now-10-hr-breaks-yes-or-no-1Your health minister, Daniel Andrews, has tried to silence paramedics.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/call-daniel-now-10-hr-breaks-yes-or-no-12009-07-27 00:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-e-news-victoria-july-09Latest news from our childcare members. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-e-news-victoria-july-092009-07-22 03:07:34http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/pressure-on-brumby-mounts-weary-ambos-ready-to-snapParamedics say there is a strong likelihood Victoria’s ambulance service could still face serious disruption unless Premier Brumby supports proper rest breaks to combat on-the-job fatigue.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/pressure-on-brumby-mounts-weary-ambos-ready-to-snap2009-07-21 01:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/andrews-buries-his-head-in-sand-on-fatigue-againVictorian paramedics have vowed to vigorously defend their right to go on strike for the first time in 36 years, arguing that the real threat to the health and welfare of patients is the government’s refusal to deal with paramedic fatigue.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/andrews-buries-his-head-in-sand-on-fatigue-again2009-07-19 19:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaning-e-news-victoriaThe latest news from our cleaning members. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaning-e-news-victoria2009-07-10 00:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-standing-together-to-fight-mss-rip-offMembers at ISS and Wilson will get a 4.5 percent pay rise tomorrow as part of their union agreement, making them the top paid guards in the state.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-standing-together-to-fight-mss-rip-off2009-06-30 03:33:23http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambos-run-free-ambulance-service-on-fri-satParamedics will run a free ambulance service over Friday and Saturday as they move their campaign for longer rest breaks to combat on-the-job-fatigue up another notch.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambos-run-free-ambulance-service-on-fri-sat2009-06-24 20:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/mss-undermines-push-to-clean-up-security-industryThe security industry is rife with dodgy, cowboy contractors who rip off workers, flout state regulations and put the safety of the public and officers at risk, a new survey has revealed. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/mss-undermines-push-to-clean-up-security-industry2009-06-24 19:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/leaked-email-exposes-minister-playing-games-with-paramedics-and-patients-livesThe ambulance union has today released a leaked email it believes shows Health Minister Daniel Andrews has been ignoring advice that 10 hour rest breaks for paramedics to combat on-the-job fatigue are justified.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/leaked-email-exposes-minister-playing-games-with-paramedics-and-patients-lives2009-06-21 22:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/clean-sweep-joy-as-cleaners-clean-up-their-industryMelbourne office cleaners will march through the city today to celebrate doubling their minimum wage from $199 to $427 a week.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/clean-sweep-joy-as-cleaners-clean-up-their-industry2009-06-14 17:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/green-light-for-1st-ambo-strike-in-36-yearsThe Australian Electoral Commission announced yesterday 94% support for strike action in a ballot of Victorian paramedics on protected industrial action.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/green-light-for-1st-ambo-strike-in-36-years2009-06-04 10:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-e-news-victoriaLatest news from our hospitality members. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-e-news-victoria2009-06-04 01:58:03http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-staff-to-infant-ratios-will-improve-childcare-qualityChildcare professionals say the Brumby government’s new childcare regulations to be launched today will improve the quality of childcare for Victorian families.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-staff-to-infant-ratios-will-improve-childcare-quality2009-05-21 01:05:14http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-childcare-union-e-news-may-09Latest news from our childcare members. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-childcare-union-e-news-may-092009-05-20 22:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/guards-petitioning-in-support-of-fellow-mss-membersOver 200 guards from across the state have already signed our MSS (Chubb) petition supporting its guards and their fight for parity with major contractors Wilson and ISS.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/guards-petitioning-in-support-of-fellow-mss-members2009-05-20 20:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambo-strike-plan-to-enforce-10-hour-fatigue-breaksParamedics plan to enforce 10-hour fatigue breaks between shifts as part of Victoria’s first ambulance strike in 36 years. The action is aimed at ensuring they are properly rested and that any risk to the Victorian community from fatigued paramedics is reduced.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambo-strike-plan-to-enforce-10-hour-fatigue-breaks2009-05-06 03:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambulance-union-e-news-may-2009Latest news from our ambulance members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambulance-union-e-news-may-20092009-04-30 23:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/julia-gillard-praises-lhmu-membersABC workers have proven to be real champions of childcare. Since the collapse of ABC Learning they have continued to provide the quality care and education on which families depend while fighting to protect their jobs and entitlements.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/julia-gillard-praises-lhmu-members2009-04-29 02:06:23http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaning-e-news-victoria-april-2009Latest news from our cleaning members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaning-e-news-victoria-april-20092009-04-28 03:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-charter-launchedMonday 20 April was the 3rd anniversary of the Clean Start campaign launch. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-charter-launched2009-04-26 21:42:44http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambos-prepare-for-industrial-action-over-fatigueParamedics are today warning Victoria could be hit with the first ambulance strike in 36 years unless the State Government acts on paramedic fatigue.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambos-prepare-for-industrial-action-over-fatigue2009-04-22 18:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/20-april-third-anniversary-marks-clean-start-successCleaners have radically transformed the contract cleaning landscape in the three years since the Clean Start campaign started.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/20-april-third-anniversary-marks-clean-start-success2009-04-19 19:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/450-abc-childcare-workers-still-dont-know-if-they-have-a-jobLHMU – The childcare union says 450 ABC2 Group childcare workers are bitterly disappointed that their future is still uncertain.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/450-abc-childcare-workers-still-dont-know-if-they-have-a-job2009-04-14 23:35:07http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/community-e-news-victoria-april-09Latest community news from LHMU Victoria.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/community-e-news-victoria-april-092009-04-14 01:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-good-clean-fight“A silent, usually invisible army of workers is demanding dignity”.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-good-clean-fight2009-04-13 20:45:07http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/beware-of-drowsy-ambos-on-the-roads-this-easter-union-warnsThe ambulance union is warning Victorians that paramedics will be some of the drowsiest drivers on the roads this Easter.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/beware-of-drowsy-ambos-on-the-roads-this-easter-union-warns2009-04-08 01:35:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/security-e-news-victoria-april-2009Latest news from our security members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/security-e-news-victoria-april-20092009-04-04 07:20:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fighting-for-a-five-star-futureMembers at one of Melbourne’s most prestigious hotels are joining together to win better jobs. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fighting-for-a-five-star-future2009-04-01 23:54:19http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/crown-security-officers-want-better-rostersSecurity members at Melbourne's Crown Casino have been working together to win safer and more family-friendly rosters. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/crown-security-officers-want-better-rosters2009-04-01 23:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/manufacturing-e-news-victoriaLatest news from our manufacturing members. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/manufacturing-e-news-victoria2009-03-31 18:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-members-dig-deepLHMU members donated over $11,000 in just two weeks in our online appeal for members who lost their houses in the Victorian bushfires.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-members-dig-deep2009-03-17 23:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/major-increase-in-redundancy-pay-won-following-two-week-strikePaint workers are celebrating after winning major increases to redundancy pay following a two week strike at a paint factory in Sunshine.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/major-increase-in-redundancy-pay-won-following-two-week-strike2009-03-17 23:14:36http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-union-e-newsIn this issue:http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-union-e-news2009-03-17 11:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-members-making-big-steps-forwardChildcare members made their voice heard at a recent meeting with government about major improvements to childcare regulations.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-members-making-big-steps-forward2009-03-09 21:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/sale-of-abc-childcare-centres-stakes-are-highLHMU welcomes today’s announcement by court-appointed Receivers, PPB Australia, have received around 180 binding offers to buy the 241 ABC2 Group childcare centres.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/sale-of-abc-childcare-centres-stakes-are-high2009-02-26 01:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-lose-homes-in-bushfiresAt least nine LHMU members have lost their homes in the bushfires that swept across Victoria over the weekend.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-lose-homes-in-bushfires2009-02-08 23:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-union-welcomes-new-staff-to-infant-ratiosChildcare union members are delighted after the government announced today an improvement in staff-to-infant ratios in Victorian centres.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-union-welcomes-new-staff-to-infant-ratios2009-01-20 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/protests-to-continue-until-pickwick-eski-signs-fair-deal-for-cleanersPeace at a quiet Port Melbourne commercial estate has been shattered by Pickwick Eski’s failure to sign up to a fair deal for cleaners.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/protests-to-continue-until-pickwick-eski-signs-fair-deal-for-cleaners2009-01-11 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleanerstellemployerdontbeascroogepickwickeskiScrooge will be on Collins St this morning demanding money from passers-by to pay the cleaners he employs. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleanerstellemployerdontbeascroogepickwickeski2008-12-21 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-members-personal-best-1LHMU member Albie Firley represented Australia at the 2008 Vancouver World Cup Triathlon. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-members-personal-best-12008-12-16 00:43:40http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/incident-log-reveals-ambulance-service-crisisLong, potentially deadly waits for ambulances and scheduled services not running are commonplace, an incident log compiled by the Victorian ambulance union released today reveals.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/incident-log-reveals-ambulance-service-crisis2008-12-14 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/workers-in-limboStress and uncertainty continues for 16,000 ABC Learning workers as they wait to find out if they’ll get the $31m entitlements owed to them.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/workers-in-limbo2008-12-11 22:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-the-childcare-union-says-banks-carve-up-abc-learningThe receivers of ABC Learning announced on Wednesday that 720 ABC centres are considered profitable and will remain open.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-the-childcare-union-says-banks-carve-up-abc-learning2008-12-10 00:34:31http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/security-industry-change-survey-1Security members: get involved in Security Industry Change. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/security-industry-change-survey-12008-12-08 00:14:41http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/give-us-your-storiesNext week’s announcement by the Receivers of ABC Learning needs to give families and workers absolute certainty about jobs, entitlements and places. In the new year we need to similarly address what happens with all 1040 ABC Learning childcare centres.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/give-us-your-stories2008-12-05 00:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-lhmu-says-uncertainty-and-anxiety-for-families-and-workers-continuesLHMU – The childcare union says today’s announcement by the Receivers of ABC Learning raises as many questions as it answers for families and workers at ABC childcare centres.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-lhmu-says-uncertainty-and-anxiety-for-families-and-workers-continues2008-12-04 23:35:45http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/babies-too-expensiveAn LHMU inquiry reveals a high proportion of babies (zero to two year olds) may be the reason why many ABC Learning centres are under review for closure. ABC Learning Receivers McGrathNicol are assessing 386 ABC to decide if they will remain open in 2009.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/babies-too-expensive2008-12-01 22:05:14http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-crisis-tell-the-banks-to-do-the-right-thingThe 2008 festive season isn’t looking very happy for ABC childcare workers waiting to see if they will be paid their hard-earned entitlements and if they’ll have jobs in the new year.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-crisis-tell-the-banks-to-do-the-right-thing2008-11-30 00:59:40http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-spotless-pay-win-for-catering-staffCatering staff at Melbourne Cricket Ground have won a pay deal that will see junior workers of 17 and 18 get a rise of 14.5%, while 19-year-olds gained a 9.5% rise in the first year.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-spotless-pay-win-for-catering-staff2008-11-27 18:02:16http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-receivers-must-explainLHMU – The childcare union says the Receivers of ABC childcare centres must explain why the future of almost 400 ABC Learning childcare centres has been put under a cloud. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-receivers-must-explain2008-11-27 13:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fight-continues-for-abc-childcare-centres-and-jobsLHMU members continue to campaign to protect childcare workers’ jobs and entitlements and to keep ABC centres open.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fight-continues-for-abc-childcare-centres-and-jobs2008-11-26 20:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/receivers-announcement-a-death-sentence-for-almost-400-abc-learning-centresLHMU – The childcare union says today’s announcement by the Receivers of ABC Learning centres is disastrous news for thousands of workers and tens of thousands of families.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/receivers-announcement-a-death-sentence-for-almost-400-abc-learning-centres2008-11-25 23:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/food-for-thoughtBetta Foods’ staff win pay rise.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/food-for-thought2008-11-20 23:50:23http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/real-jobs-in-union-workplaces-1Our union has launched an exciting new partnership to help people from disadvantaged communities find real jobs in union workplaces.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/real-jobs-in-union-workplaces-12008-11-19 20:55:36http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/bakers-win-more-doughMembers at Goodman Fielder bakeries across Victoria have won major increases in pay and conditions in their new union agreement.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/bakers-win-more-dough2008-11-19 20:49:31http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fired-up-for-powerhouseKathryn is a security member with Chubb Security at Crown Casino. She is about start our Powerhouse delegate training — and she’s excited.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fired-up-for-powerhouse2008-11-19 20:42:44http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/member-wins-his-job-backYou don’t expect to get sacked for making an honest mistake. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/member-wins-his-job-back2008-11-19 20:36:57http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/an-end-to-workchoices-brings-us-hopeUnion members want to know what difference Labor’s future IR laws will make to their lives. We voted to get rid of WorkChoices, and today, we want to see change.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/an-end-to-workchoices-brings-us-hope2008-11-19 20:29:30http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/latest-abc-learning-and-childcare-workersABC Learning is in receivership as they owe over $1 billion to the banks and other creditors. There is a great deal of uncertainty as the receivers talk to government, parents and LHMU members to discuss the future of the company. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/latest-abc-learning-and-childcare-workers2008-11-18 19:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/over-150-paramedics-deliver-message-to-brumby-fix-our-ambo-crisis-1Over 150 paramedics were at Parliament today to deliver a coffin full of 5000 postcards from Victorians to Premier Brumby demanding the government fix the ambulance service crisis.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/over-150-paramedics-deliver-message-to-brumby-fix-our-ambo-crisis-12008-11-12 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/continuity-of-employment-preservation-of-entitlements-a-mustIn the wake of the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement that an expressions of interest process has commenced for ABC Learning centres the LHMU - The childcare union says ABC staff must have continuity of employment and preservation of their entitlements.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/continuity-of-employment-preservation-of-entitlements-a-must2008-11-11 20:44:39http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-launches-new-websiteAfter twelve months of hard work with Digital Eskimo website designers, LHMU is unveiling this exciting new website today, Friday 7 November. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-launches-new-website2008-11-07 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-protested-at-community-cabinet-to-demand-urgent-action-on-understaffingParamedics protested at the government’s community cabinet in Horsham today to demand urgent action on understaffing that causes dangerous delays for critically ill patients.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-protested-at-community-cabinet-to-demand-urgent-action-on-understaffing2008-10-20 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/risk-of-city-cleaners2019-strike-mounts-as-biggest-contractor-offers-new-pay-dealAustralia’s largest cleaning contractor will today sign off on a new pay offer for cleaners.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/risk-of-city-cleaners2019-strike-mounts-as-biggest-contractor-offers-new-pay-deal2008-10-17 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-protest-at-parliament-as-regional-recruitment-effort-failsThe ambulance union is today releasing evidence that a government plan to recruit 100 extra paramedics for regional Victoria is failing, exacerbating ambulance delays for critically ill patients. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-protest-at-parliament-as-regional-recruitment-effort-fails2008-10-15 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-training-and-employment-program-helps-jobless-refugees-build-a-secure-futureA groundbreaking new training and employment program will be launched today at the MCG as part of Anti-Poverty Week 2008.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-training-and-employment-program-helps-jobless-refugees-build-a-secure-future2008-10-15 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-professionals-on-insight-on-sbs-tvLHMU members Elizabeth Johnstone, Shirley Kelly and Susan Nolan were on SBS TV’s “Insight” program on 7 October.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-professionals-on-insight-on-sbs-tv2008-10-08 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fair-pay-increase-a-good-start-but-hard-working-underpaid-cleaners-surge-towards-a-clean-startFrom 1 October most office cleaners around Australia will receive the $0.57 per hour Fair Pay Commission pay increase but the LHMU – The cleaners’ union – says this increase falls far short of ending poverty for cleaners.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fair-pay-increase-a-good-start-but-hard-working-underpaid-cleaners-surge-towards-a-clean-start2008-10-01 20:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/forty-geelong-paramedics-disrupt-health-minister2019s-media-conferenceForty Geelong paramedics today disrupted Health Minster Daniel Andrews’s media conference to demand urgent action on a new pay deal.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/forty-geelong-paramedics-disrupt-health-minister2019s-media-conference2008-09-19 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/police-fire-fighters-slam-govt-over-appalling-treatment-of-ambosPolice, fire and ambulance officers will today to plan a day of action against the Government for its continued failure to provide paramedics with fair wages and safe working conditions.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/police-fire-fighters-slam-govt-over-appalling-treatment-of-ambos2008-09-12 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/protest-at-austin-hosp-to-save-mica-unitsMICA paramedics will protest outside the Austin Hospital today, demanding the State Government withdraw plans to close MICA units at Ivanhoe, Bundoora and Box Hill and replace them with Single Responder Units.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/protest-at-austin-hosp-to-save-mica-units2008-09-03 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/rural-ambos-averaged-11-weeks-of-overtime-last-year-foiFreedom of information documents reveal paramedics in regional Victoria averaged 55 days of overtime last year — the equivalent of eleven 38 hour weeks.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/rural-ambos-averaged-11-weeks-of-overtime-last-year-foi2008-09-02 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/workers-come-to-canberra-to-tell-mps-what-ir-laws-mean-to-usMembers of one of Australia's largest unions, the LHMU, are meeting with Ministers and Members of Parliament today to talk about the dismantling of WorkChoices legislation.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/workers-come-to-canberra-to-tell-mps-what-ir-laws-mean-to-us2008-08-28 22:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-launches-plan-to-fix-childcare-crisisThe LHMU launched its BIG STEPS in Childcare campaign to reform the sector and put a greater focus on quality childcare. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-launches-plan-to-fix-childcare-crisis2008-08-20 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-fights-for-manufacturing-workersHARDWARE giant Bunnings has been accused of jeopardising local paint industry jobs by teaming up with Japanese manufacturer Nippon Paints to sell imported paint across its outlets.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-fights-for-manufacturing-workers2008-08-19 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/city-country-ambos-reject-pay-offerThe ambulance union’s State Council unanimously rejected Ambulance Victoria’s pay offer at a meeting in Melbourne yesterday.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/city-country-ambos-reject-pay-offer2008-08-14 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/bendigo-ambos-likely-to-reject-govt-eba-offerParamedics are likely to reject Ambulance Victoria’s current enterprise bargaining offer at a meeting at Bendigo Trades and Labour Council today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/bendigo-ambos-likely-to-reject-govt-eba-offer2008-08-11 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-calls-for-improved-safety-standards-after-fosters2019-record-fine-for-brewery-deathThe LHMU is calling on the Fosters Group to work with union members to make significant improvements to safety after the company today received a record fine resulting from the death of a worker at the company’s Abbotsford Brewery.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-calls-for-improved-safety-standards-after-fosters2019-record-fine-for-brewery-death2008-08-05 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambos-slam-woeful-govt-bargaining-record-as-eba-negotiations-go-nowhereParamedics fear their enterprise bargaining negotiations are following the same bitter, protracted path that police, nurses and teachers were forced down, including taking industrial action.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambos-slam-woeful-govt-bargaining-record-as-eba-negotiations-go-nowhere2008-07-28 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fosters-fined-over-workers-deathFosters Group has been fined $1.125 million for failing to provide adequate safety measures that led to the death of Abbotsford Brewery worker Cuu Huynh.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fosters-fined-over-workers-death2008-07-14 18:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-fees-increases-above-inflation-unwarrantedLHMU - the Childcare Union says any childcare fee increases above inflation are unwarranted because of the Australian Government's unprecedented allocation in the May budget of more than $600 million for the childcare sector.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-fees-increases-above-inflation-unwarranted2008-07-12 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/low-paid-workers-continue-to-have-it-toughThe 57 cents an hour wage increase handed down by the Australian Fair Pay Commission on 8 June 2008, represents a very minor rise when compared to the generous 18.9 percent boost to senior public servants’ salaries signed yesterday.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/low-paid-workers-continue-to-have-it-tough2008-07-10 22:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambo-morale-crisis-could-see-700-ambos-walk-away-and-sink-govt-recruitment-plansThirty six percent of Victorian ambos may walk away from their jobs because of dissatisfaction with fatigue and other work issues, an ambulance union survey has found.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambo-morale-crisis-could-see-700-ambos-walk-away-and-sink-govt-recruitment-plans2008-07-02 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/75-of-paramedics-making-errors-because-of-fatigueA new survey by the ambulance union has revealed that 75% of paramedics surveyed say they have been so exhausted by their workload and long hours they are making errors of judgment.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/75-of-paramedics-making-errors-because-of-fatigue2008-06-23 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/urc-kicks-goal-for-angelaBar-worker and LHMU member, Angela Billman, has won thousands of dollars in back pay — with a bit of help from the LHMU Union Rights Centre (URC).http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/urc-kicks-goal-for-angela2008-06-14 19:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/pay-up-for-manufacturing-membersManufacturing round-uphttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/pay-up-for-manufacturing-members2008-06-14 19:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/airport-campaign-cleared-for-take-offMembers at Melbourne Airport, Victoria’s biggest security site, are campaigning for a new union agreement. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/airport-campaign-cleared-for-take-off2008-06-14 19:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/zoo-keepers-celebrate-after-in-principal-pay-deal-reachedZoo keepers, horticulturalists and maintenance staff have reached an in principle agreement to settle their pay dispute, following successful conciliation talks in the Industrial Relations Commission.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/zoo-keepers-celebrate-after-in-principal-pay-deal-reached2008-06-14 05:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/time-to-reclaim-our-rights-at-workJess Walsh, State Secretary, writing in Union News, Winter 2008: http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/time-to-reclaim-our-rights-at-work2008-06-14 05:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/productivity-commission-public-enquiry-into-parental-leaveLHMU National Secretary, Louise Tarrant, told Tuesday’s Productivity Commission hearing on parental leave in Sydney that paid parental leave is an economic necessity for Australian women.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/productivity-commission-public-enquiry-into-parental-leave2008-05-22 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/starwood-staff-want-share-in-hotel-chains-successThe majority of Starwood workers have challenged their employer to sign on to the LHMU’s ‘better jobs better hotels’ campaign. In May 943 pledges signed by staff were delivered to the luxury hotel’s bosses in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/starwood-staff-want-share-in-hotel-chains-success2008-05-19 10:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/150-patients-a-week-at-risk-from-intensive-care-ambulance-shake-upAbout half of the 300 critically ill patients across Melbourne each week who rely on emergency procedures performed by two intensive care paramedics will be put at greater risk by the State Government’s ambulance shake-up, Ambulance Employees Australia said today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/150-patients-a-week-at-risk-from-intensive-care-ambulance-shake-up2008-05-18 19:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/budget-and-childcare-the-real-story-behind-the-headlinesThe increased childcare tax rebate will grab the headlines but the substance in the Budget on childcare relates to the funding of an integrated care and education program worth nearly $1 billion dollars, the LHMU the childcare union said tonight.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/budget-and-childcare-the-real-story-behind-the-headlines2008-05-14 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/today-in-the-age-cleaners-win-longer-shift-and-a-pay-riseCLEANERS have won a landmark deal in two Melbourne office towers that will see them nearly halve their hourly workload and boost their pay through longer shifts.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/today-in-the-age-cleaners-win-longer-shift-and-a-pay-rise2008-05-07 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/1st-national-survey-what-parents-want-from-long-day-careThe first comprehensive national survey of what parents want from long day care (LDC) is released today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/1st-national-survey-what-parents-want-from-long-day-care2008-05-07 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/wake-up-call-on-ambo-fatigue-87-say-fatigue-affects-judgement-at-workA survey of Victorian paramedics has found that fatigue is at dangerously high levels, with many admitting that they have fallen asleep at the wheel and made mistakes drawing up drugs.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/wake-up-call-on-ambo-fatigue-87-say-fatigue-affects-judgement-at-work2008-04-25 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-website-puts-ambulance-response-times-onlineMelbournians can now find out online how long people in their suburb are waiting for ambulances in an emergency.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-website-puts-ambulance-response-times-online2008-04-21 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-website-shows-where-ambulance-hot-spots-are-across-victoriaPeople in regional Victoria can now find out online if their town or city is affected by our ambulance crisis.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-website-shows-where-ambulance-hot-spots-are-across-victoria2008-04-21 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-centre-breaches-show-why-major-reform-is-crucialThe LHMU, the childcare union, says a report in today’s Herald Sun about cautions and prosecutions of Victorian childcare centres is an important reminder of why major reform to Victoria’s childcare regulations is needed. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-centre-breaches-show-why-major-reform-is-crucial2008-02-25 18:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/rural-ambulance-system-is-in-crisis-100-more-paramedics-not-enoughParamedics say Rural Ambulance Victoria’s plan to recruit 100 new paramedics does not go far enough.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/rural-ambulance-system-is-in-crisis-100-more-paramedics-not-enough2008-01-24 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/let-the-healing-begin-says-louise-tarrant-lhmu-national-secretaryThe Howard government post mortem has begun in earnest. The most compelling and oft repeated comment we heard as we doorknocked our way around marginal electorates over recent months was that “Howard’s gone too far”.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/let-the-healing-begin-says-louise-tarrant-lhmu-national-secretary2007-11-30 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/spiralling-emergency-response-times-shows-ambulance-system-in-deep-crisisA report today that Melbourne’s ambulances have missed their target of 15 minutes for Code 1 emergency cases is further evidence that the service is in deep crisis, the Ambulance Union said today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/spiralling-emergency-response-times-shows-ambulance-system-in-deep-crisis2007-11-09 00:00:00