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ACT Children’s Services Minister to launch plan to fix childcare crisis
The ACT Government is getting behind today’s ACT launch of the LHMU BIG STEPS in childcare campaign to reform childcare and to create the best early childhood education and care system for children, families and the economy. 

LHMU fights for manufacturing workers
HARDWARE 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. 

Better Jobs Better Hotels
Gold Coast hotel attempts to hide crisis by gagging workers
One of Australia’s largest hotel operators has threatened to discipline - and potentially dismiss - any staff member who talks to the media about their workplace. The Starwood-operated Gold Coast Sheraton Mirage’s media gag extends to discussions with lawyers, union representatives and even government officials. 

LHMU VIC Branch Secretary Jess Walsh and delegates talk to the media
LHMU calls for improved safety standards after Fosters’ record fine for brewery death
The 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.  

Clean Start
ACT cleaners welcome Chief Minister’s commitment to implement Clean Start reforms before end of 2008
ACT cleaners welcome the ACT Chief Minister’s commitment to implement reforms to give practical effect to the Clean Start Fair Deal for Cleaners principles.  


The LHMU's BIG STEPS in childcare campaign is fighting for recognition of childcare professionals' skills and financial support for training. 

Better Jobs Better Hotels
To fulfill the potential for the luxury hotels sector to become a stable and prominent part of the Australian economy, there is a desperate need for all stake holders to work together to create better jobs better hotels. 

Clean Start Campaign

Thousands of cleaners across the country have been getting together to develop their solutions to the problems in the cleaning industry. 

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