http://www.lhmu.org.au/newsThe latest news from LHMU.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:47:01 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/school-support-workers-defy-bullying-government-again-1Around 500 school support workers gathered outside the offices of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) on St George’s Terrace, Perth, on Wednesday, to send a message to the government that the work they do is worth more than the 8% over three years it is offering.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/school-support-workers-defy-bullying-government-again-12010-03-09 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/its-a-tough-jobTasmanian childcare members' "Walk in My Shoes" Challenge has been taken up by 10 election candidates.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/its-a-tough-job2010-03-08 23:30:00http://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/star-city-staff-kick-off-public-support-campaignStar City staff today kick off a campaign to win public support for a fair pay offer for workers during this afternoon’s A-League semi-final between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. Star City is a sponsor of Sydney FC.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-staff-kick-off-public-support-campaign2010-03-07 02:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-education-consultative-committee2019s-on-track-for-members-1http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-education-consultative-committee2019s-on-track-for-members-12010-03-03 23:24:38http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-workers-win-historic-agreementIn December 2009 childcare professionals voted overwhelmingly in favour of improving conditions and real wage increases for ABC staff. Fair Work Australia, a tribunal, has approved this agreement which means it can be enforced.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-workers-win-historic-agreement2010-03-03 19:44:23http://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/child-care-workers-to-stop-work-at-griffith-universityStudents and staff at Griffith University on Brisbane's south side will have to make alternative child care arrangements after child care workers announced a series of planned stop-work meetings in February and March.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/child-care-workers-to-stop-work-at-griffith-university2010-02-24 00:35:28http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aged-care-workers-unite-to-win-a-fair-share-1For the very first time LHMU Aged Care members from across Australia have united to fight for a Fair Share for Aged Care. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aged-care-workers-unite-to-win-a-fair-share-12010-02-23 23:24:27http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/coast-residents-jeopardised-by-ambulance-rostering-1Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) could jeopardise the safety of residents of the Gold Coast, Beenleigh and Ipswich by failing to provide sufficient ambulance crews.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/coast-residents-jeopardised-by-ambulance-rostering-12010-02-23 22:50:20http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/school-support-workers2019-disgust-at-government2019s-lawyer-choiceLow paid school support workers rally outside WA state parliament after the government employs the services of $5000-8000-a-day lawyer to argue their case in arbitration.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/school-support-workers2019-disgust-at-government2019s-lawyer-choice2010-02-23 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/here-we-go-againUnbelievable. That's the verdict of LHMU National Secretary Louise Tarrant on Tony Abbott's claim that WorkChoices is dead. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/here-we-go-again2010-02-17 01:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-management-folds-1Today, Star City management lost its bid to stop workers’ planned 24-hour strike on the first day of Chinese New Year. The strike will go ahead!http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-management-folds-12010-02-11 23:38:11http://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/deal-brings-equality-to-burswoodAfter nearly six months of negotiations and a complex campaign at Burswood, members and delegates have won an offer of improved pay and conditions for the 3,200 workers at the Perth entertainment complex.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/deal-brings-equality-to-burswood2010-02-09 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-letter-of-congratulation-to-all-childcare-workersThe Hon Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Early Childhood Education and Care and Minister for Childcare and Youth congratulates childcare workers for their hard work in 2009.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-letter-of-congratulation-to-all-childcare-workers2010-02-09 01:38:48http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospital-cleaners-made-permanentSeventeen cleaners whose permanent positions at the Royal Perth Hospital were put on indefinite hold after the state government’s health budget cuts, have won permanency after an eight month battle with management.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospital-cleaners-made-permanent2010-02-08 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-member-survey-your-views-countLHMU is currently running an on-line survey amongst members. The survey follows a series of 10 focus groups with LHMU members held around Australia in late 2009.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-member-survey-your-views-count2010-02-05 00:59:58http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-workers-not-paid-on-time-amid-worries-for-future-of-day-care-centresChildcare workers at an operator with three centres in Perth who have not been paid on time are planning to lodge an official complaint with the Industrial Relations Commission against their employer.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-workers-not-paid-on-time-amid-worries-for-future-of-day-care-centres2010-02-04 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/support-nsw-star-city-casino-workersStar City workers have been fighting to win a fair wage offer from the casino for more than eight months and need your support. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/support-nsw-star-city-casino-workers2010-02-04 00:16:46http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-members-enouraged-to-support-international-womens-dayhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-members-enouraged-to-support-international-womens-day2010-02-03 22:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/training-and-development-builds-stronger-workplaceshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/training-and-development-builds-stronger-workplaces2010-02-03 21:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-help-government-clean-up-their-actLyndal Ryan, LHMU ACT Branch Secretary and ACTU representative on the Federal Government Procurement Consultative Committee, talks about what we can expect from the remaining process to finalise the 'Best Practice Cleaning Standards'.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-help-government-clean-up-their-act2010-02-03 01:06:23http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/notice-to-members-proposed-rule-changeshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/notice-to-members-proposed-rule-changes2010-02-02 20:28:34http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-staff-strike-backCongratulations to all Star City staff who took part in another successful stoppage on the weekend. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-staff-strike-back2010-02-01 00:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/breastscreen-queensland-members-meet-with-health-ministerhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/breastscreen-queensland-members-meet-with-health-minister2010-01-15 01:20:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-workers-appeal-to-help-sudanese-villageA Western Australian church with links to a poor, war-ravaged Sudanese village in Africa is appealing for donations to keep a medical centre built by volunteers there up and running.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-workers-appeal-to-help-sudanese-village2010-01-12 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-lock-out-failsCongratulations to all staff who took part in industrial action again last weekend!http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-lock-out-fails2010-01-11 18:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/disability-workers-win-three-year-deal-at-activStaff at disability support organisation Activ are celebrating after winning their first three year pay and conditions deal.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/disability-workers-win-three-year-deal-at-activ2010-01-07 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/star-city-staff-strike-on-new-years-dayCongratulations to all Star City staff who took part in protected industrial action on New Year's Day! http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-staff-strike-on-new-years-day2010-01-03 20:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hall-prior-aged-care-workers-win-right-to-vote-on-industrial-actionWorkers at one of the largest aged care operators in Western Australia have won the right to vote on whether they will take industrial action in the New Year.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hall-prior-aged-care-workers-win-right-to-vote-on-industrial-action2009-12-23 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/industrial-action-possible-at-national-parks-after-government-ignores-ranger-pleasNational park rangers in Western Australia may take industrial action bringing potentially huge disruption to national parks over the holiday period after the government refused to agree to arbitration and their pay being back dated.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/industrial-action-possible-at-national-parks-after-government-ignores-ranger-pleas2009-12-23 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/bligh-fails-workershttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/bligh-fails-workers2009-12-23 02:20:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/troy-scrooge-buswell-ignores-christmas-spending-messageThe ghosts of Christmases past, present and future tried to pay a visit to Troy Buswell on Wednesday in the wake of the Scrooge treasurer’s $51m surplus Mid Year Review, achieved only by stingy offers to school support workers and delaying the payment of pensioners’ cost of living rebate.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/troy-scrooge-buswell-ignores-christmas-spending-message2009-12-22 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/big-wins-for-union-members-at-abcIt's been a busy year at ABC- with the company still in receivership, the future uncertain and major government reforms in the wings. In this environment, union members at ABC said that job security and improved wages and conditions were really important.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/big-wins-for-union-members-at-abc2009-12-20 19:59:55http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-on-top-for-value-to-society-report-on-nef-research-in-the-australian"He is paid a fraction of a doctor's salary, yet hospital cleaner Jim Anderson reckons his work is just as important. If you're not doing your job properly, infection can spread and people can die."http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-on-top-for-value-to-society-report-on-nef-research-in-the-australian2009-12-17 22:50:00http://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/lhmu-members-colored-the-walk-against-warmingMaroon balloons bobbed in Brisbane and LHMU flags and banners populated walks in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Good on us! http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-members-colored-the-walk-against-warming2009-12-16 21:53:22http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-reaction-to-troy-buswell2019s-mid-year-review-figuresTroy Buswell has today announced that the Western Australian economy is very much in the black to the tune of $51m despite predicting months ago that the global economic turndown would be devastating for the state’s finances.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-reaction-to-troy-buswell2019s-mid-year-review-figures2009-12-16 09:00:00http://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/childcare-union-members-win-quality-reformsOn the 7th of December, State and Federal governments met and announced their plans for the childcare sector at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-union-members-win-quality-reforms2009-12-15 00:02:25http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-worth-more-to-society-than-bankersA new study has found hospital cleaners are worth more to society than bankers.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-worth-more-to-society-than-bankers2009-12-14 23:06:53http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-launches-1000-short-film-competitionWA’s largest union, the LHMU, which represents thousands of different workers across the state, is launching Summer Challenge, a short film competition with three prizes of $1000 up for grabs.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-launches-1000-short-film-competition2009-12-14 09:05:00http://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/pay-rise-for-spotless-school-cleanersAfter many months of negotiations, LHMU has finalised an Enterprise Agreement with Spotless in school cleaning.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/pay-rise-for-spotless-school-cleaners2009-12-13 18:53:51http://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/lhmu-believes-peel-sacks-nurse-for-union-activityThe LHMU is lodging an unfair dismissal claim after an enrolled nurse working at Peel Health Campus was sacked.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-believes-peel-sacks-nurse-for-union-activity2009-12-10 09:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/government-still-blocking-umpire-from-settling-school-worker-pay-disputeThe state government has again refused to agree to a proposal by the LHMU to have the long running school support worker pay dispute resolved by an independent umpire in the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC).http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/government-still-blocking-umpire-from-settling-school-worker-pay-dispute2009-12-10 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/a-great-week-for-childcareLHMU, the childcare union, welcomes today's announcement that non-profit company GoodStart will be the new owner of ABC Learning centres.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-great-week-for-childcare2009-12-08 18:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/act-parliament-denies-security-guards-trainingCanberra's security guards are bitterly disappointed by the rejection of amendments to the Security Industry Act today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/act-parliament-denies-security-guards-training2009-12-08 02:00:00http://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/coag-decision-on-childcare-encouraging-but-falls-short-of-best-practiceLHMU the childcare union says yesterday's agreement by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) on childcare reform is a significant step forward.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/coag-decision-on-childcare-encouraging-but-falls-short-of-best-practice2009-12-07 18:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-workers-warn-coag-dont-let-us-downThe Council of Australian Governments is expected to announce Australia's first national quality standards for childcare when it meets in Brisbane today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-workers-warn-coag-dont-let-us-down2009-12-06 18:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/wa-childcare-2018worse-off2019-under-coag-childcare-plan-says-unionThe childcare union in Western Australia has called on the state government to assure families and childcare professionals that our children will not be worse off after the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) unveiled plans that will standardise staff-child ratios and worker qualifications in childcare centres across Australia.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/wa-childcare-2018worse-off2019-under-coag-childcare-plan-says-union2009-12-06 18:00:00http://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/lhmu-make-police-complaint-after-alleged-monkey-assaults-4Three LHMU officials have complained to the police after they were allegedly assaulted by members of the management at Peel Health Campus.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-make-police-complaint-after-alleged-monkey-assaults-42009-12-03 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/lhmu-members-to-walk-against-warmingOn Saturday 12 December thousands of Australians will join the Walk Against Warming to raise their voices about the danger to our planet from climate change.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-members-to-walk-against-warming2009-12-02 00:05:00http://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/school-workers-shame-barnett-at-parliamentEducation assistants, cleaners and gardeners in government schools staged raucous protests at a series of stop work meetings across Western Australia.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/school-workers-shame-barnett-at-parliament2009-12-01 20:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/do-the-right-thing-childcare-members-tell-governmentsChildcare members across Australia want their governments to do the right thing on childcare reform at next Monday's Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/do-the-right-thing-childcare-members-tell-governments2009-11-30 18:21:51http://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/cleaners-cook-with-no-air-conditioninghttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-cook-with-no-air-conditioning2009-11-26 00:42:57http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-government-must-support-quality-childcare-at-coaghttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-government-must-support-quality-childcare-at-coag2009-11-26 00:27:45http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-leaders-and-parents-petition-nsw-ministerChildcare professionals Anya Errey and Kylie Schneider met with NSW Minister for Community Services Linda Burney last week and handed over more than six hundred petitions from childcare professionals and parents.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-leaders-and-parents-petition-nsw-minister2009-11-25 00:31:54http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/national-wh-s-laws-2013-improving-australian-standards-1http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/national-wh-s-laws-2013-improving-australian-standards-12009-11-24 22:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-women-recognised-for-their-passion-and-commitment-to-union-movementhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-women-recognised-for-their-passion-and-commitment-to-union-movement2009-11-24 02:09:13http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/clean-start-a-winner-at-sa-unions-125th-anniversaryThe Clean Start fair deal for cleaners campaign won the Best Example of Industry Campaigning Award at SA Unions 125th anniversary dinner held in Adelaide last week.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/clean-start-a-winner-at-sa-unions-125th-anniversary2009-11-23 00:00:00http://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/valley-violence-out-of-control-says-unionhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/valley-violence-out-of-control-says-union2009-11-18 00:56:01http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aged-care-workers-tell-the-federal-government-what-their-industry-needsLHMU members make up 75% of the aged care workforce, so when it came to putting a submission into the Federal Government, members were in the front row seat.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aged-care-workers-tell-the-federal-government-what-their-industry-needs2009-11-18 00:25:22http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-preparing-submissions-to-alcohol-related-violence-inquiryhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-preparing-submissions-to-alcohol-related-violence-inquiry2009-11-17 23:12:35http://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/will-politicians-make-the-grade-and-deliver-on-quality-childcareThe future of childcare is currently being discussed by State and Federal governments. On 7 December, State and Federal governments will announce their plans for the childcare sector at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/will-politicians-make-the-grade-and-deliver-on-quality-childcare2009-11-16 00:16:53http://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/st-john2019s-review-vindicates-paramedics-campaignThe recommendations of the government’s review into the operations of St John’s Ambulance is a clear vindication of the LHMU members who raised serious concerns with the way St John is running the WA Ambulance service.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/st-john2019s-review-vindicates-paramedics-campaign2009-11-09 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/menzies-school-cleaners-say-no-to-income-protectionMenzies school cleaners have overwhelmingly voted 'no' to income protection that would have meant a cut in their pay rise.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/menzies-school-cleaners-say-no-to-income-protection2009-11-08 19:13:22http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-1st-anniversary-of-longest-receivership-in-australian-corporate-historyChildcare union calls on Government to make this a happy anniversary by stepping in to protect standards at ABC Learning centres.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-1st-anniversary-of-longest-receivership-in-australian-corporate-history2009-11-06 00:08:41http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/service-workers-report-card-on-act-governments-1st-anniversaryService workers decided today the ACT Government has made good progress in its first year but has lots of room for improvement in key areas. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/service-workers-report-card-on-act-governments-1st-anniversary2009-11-05 22:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/delegates-put-the-case-for-childcare-reformIn Adelaide today 37 childcare LHMU delegates representing childcare professionals put the case for changes to childcare regulations at a meeting with The Hon Jay Weatherill, South Australia's Minister for Early Childhood Development. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/delegates-put-the-case-for-childcare-reform2009-11-04 01:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambulance-officers-at-risk-as-alcohol-fuelled-violence-continueshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambulance-officers-at-risk-as-alcohol-fuelled-violence-continues2009-10-28 02:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/canberras-clean-start-celebrationClean Start activists and cleaning contractors met in Canberra over lunch during Anti-Poverty Week to celebrate the implementation of the Clean Start Agreement and to discuss issues of importance in the industry, to employees and employers.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/canberras-clean-start-celebration2009-10-28 00:57:19http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/higher-incidence-of-breast-cancer-means-more-investment-neededhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/higher-incidence-of-breast-cancer-means-more-investment-needed2009-10-27 01:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/its-a-clean-start-for-a-sustainable-industryAfter a successful three and a half year campaign, cleaners have not only achieved fair pay and working conditions for themselves; they have also educated industry stakeholders on the need to move on to a sustainable footing as an industry.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/its-a-clean-start-for-a-sustainable-industry2009-10-22 23:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/mp-commends-clean-start-to-parliamentMP, and life member of LHMU, Ian West has this week commended cleaners' "exceptional efforts" for achieving the Clean Start trigger in NSW.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/mp-commends-clean-start-to-parliament2009-10-22 20:39:59http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/menzies-cleaners-must-vote-noMenzies is asking school cleaners to vote on an income protection provision in their new Enterprise Agreement that cuts their pay rise.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/menzies-cleaners-must-vote-no2009-10-22 02:16:25http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-joins-global-350-actionLHMU has joined 30 other Australian unions and environmental organisations to support the international '350' day of action on Saturday October 24th. The action will take place in over 3,760 locations in 163 countries, including more than 100 local actions across Australia. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-joins-global-350-action2009-10-19 23:50:55http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/nsw-cleaners-wonSydney cleaners celebrated a historic win in their three and a half year campaign for fair pay and working conditions on Anti-Poverty day with a big cake and sparklers at Town Hall.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/nsw-cleaners-won2009-10-15 22:20:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/media-report-lhmu-win-on-breast-screeninghttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/media-report-lhmu-win-on-breast-screening2009-10-14 22:04:33http://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/better-reward-and-recognition-for-ambulance-officers-the-fight-continueshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/better-reward-and-recognition-for-ambulance-officers-the-fight-continues2009-10-14 03:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/whos-handling-your-breasts-launch-tomorrowhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/whos-handling-your-breasts-launch-tomorrow2009-10-14 02:13:07http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/grylls-and-nationals-abandon-regional-school-support-workersNational Party leader Brendon Grylls today refused to support a fair wages deal for thousands of school support workers working in regional areas of Western Australia.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/grylls-and-nationals-abandon-regional-school-support-workers2009-10-13 18:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/win-for-bethanie-workersFollowing nine months of vigorous campaigning aged care workers at Bethanie Care Homes were rewarded for showing a united front.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/win-for-bethanie-workers2009-10-13 10:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fair-jobs-for-australian-workers-keeping-taxpayers-money-out-of-dodgy-bosses-pocketsCleaners were there when the Federal Government's new Procurement Consultation Committee met for the first time in Sydney this morning.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fair-jobs-for-australian-workers-keeping-taxpayers-money-out-of-dodgy-bosses-pockets2009-10-12 21:27:05http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/threat-to-surgeryhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/threat-to-surgery2009-10-07 00:53:39http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambulance-e-news-victoriaNow is the time for climate action.‏http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambulance-e-news-victoria2009-10-07 00:35:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/procedures-to-be-cancelled-as-qhealth-workers-plan-strikehttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/procedures-to-be-cancelled-as-qhealth-workers-plan-strike2009-10-06 23:37:28http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ramping-prblem-worsens-at-princess-alexanderhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ramping-prblem-worsens-at-princess-alexander2009-10-06 11:10:00http://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/lhmu-members-set-to-make-a-difference-as-union-climate-connectorsLHMU members are joining together with members from other Australian unions and the Australian Conservation Foundation to meet the challenge of climate change, through becoming Union Climate Connectors. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-members-set-to-make-a-difference-as-union-climate-connectors2009-10-06 00:10:35http://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/julia-gillard-bats-for-clean-startDeputy Prime Minister The Hon Julia Gillard MP this morning announced she will write to all State and Territory Governments to encourage them to join the Australian Government by signing on to Clean Start.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/julia-gillard-bats-for-clean-start2009-10-02 00:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/we-feel-so-greenOn 2 September 2009, Academy's Cleaning Team met at the 6 star green building, SA Water House to celebrate not only the new standards of the Clean Start Collective Agreement, but also that they are cleaning Adelaide's landmark green building. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/we-feel-so-green2009-09-29 02:38:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-overhaul-on-abcs-life-mattersThe overhaul of Australia's childcare sector was the first topic for discussion on today's "Life Matters" program on ABC Radio National.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-overhaul-on-abcs-life-matters2009-09-13 22:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-calls-for-breastscreen-workforce-planhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-calls-for-breastscreen-workforce-plan2009-09-10 20:41:59http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/troy-buswells-plan-to-sack-4000-workers-through-privatisationTroy Buswell is looking at privatising cleaning in Government schools and hospitals by the end of the year.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/troy-buswells-plan-to-sack-4000-workers-through-privatisation2009-09-10 10:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/portable-long-service-leave-for-childcare-workers-a-step-in-the-right-directionLHMU - the childcare union welcomes today's announcement by the ACT Government that childcare workers will be covered by a new community sector Portable Long Service Leave Scheme.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/portable-long-service-leave-for-childcare-workers-a-step-in-the-right-direction2009-09-09 23:55:00http://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/lhmu-supporting-international-students-rightsLHMU Clean Start member organiser and international student Sajit Shakya spoke to several hundred international students at a protest rally in front of UTS earlier this week. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-supporting-international-students-rights2009-09-03 23:19:42http://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/queensland-workers-clean-up-with-new-agreement-1http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-workers-clean-up-with-new-agreement-12009-09-02 02:30:00http://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/meeting-of-act-childcare-professionalsOn 11 August, childcare professionals met to launch the new ACT BIG STEPS in childcare campaign committee. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/meeting-of-act-childcare-professionals2009-09-01 01:45:34http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/the-great-abc-sell-off-continuesAs the second round of selling gets under way at ABC Learning centres it is vital for staff and families to have a seamless transition. That can be achieved by having one good operator take over all the centres. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/the-great-abc-sell-off-continues2009-08-31 23:30:00http://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/crisis-in-care-looming-says-unionhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/crisis-in-care-looming-says-union2009-08-30 22:13:21http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/airlite-sign-clean-start-agreementOn Monday, Airlite Group became the first cleaning contractor in WA to sign the Clean Start Agreement.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/airlite-sign-clean-start-agreement2009-08-28 01:25:00http://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/childcare-workers-put-case-to-minister-for-best-practice-ratios-and-professional-payChildcare professionals today urged the Australian Government to adopt best practice staff to child ratios. National childcare reform topped the agenda when five workers visited Parliament House in Canberra to meet with The Hon Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Early Childhood Education and Care and Minister for Childcare and Youth. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-workers-put-case-to-minister-for-best-practice-ratios-and-professional-pay2009-08-20 00:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/politicians-sign-up-to-become-ethical-travelersOn day two of National Council, Mark Butler, former South Australian LHMU Branch Secretary and now federal Labor's Parliamentary Secretary for Health, briefed delegates going to lobby in Parliament House. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/politicians-sign-up-to-become-ethical-travelers2009-08-19 02:20:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-ministers-and-senators-meet-at-parliament-houseOn Tuesday over 100 delegates and a number of observers descended on Canberra for the 2009 LHMU National Council.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-ministers-and-senators-meet-at-parliament-house2009-08-19 00:54:52http://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/hin-and-bozana-celebrate-first-clean-start-pay-riseAdelaide cleaners Hin and Bozana have good reason to celebrate. This week they received their first pay rise under the new Clean Start Collective Agreement. Their pay for working the afternoon shift at the Adelaide Magistrates Court has increased to $19.29 an hour - an increase of $1.65 an hour (9.3%)http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hin-and-bozana-celebrate-first-clean-start-pay-rise2009-08-13 23:55:53http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/value-our-profession-thats-smartLHMU radiographer members are concerned Queensland Health's attempt to introduce imaging assistants (and mammography technicians) who take x-rays and mammograms will undervalue their tertiary level qualifications. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/value-our-profession-thats-smart2009-08-13 22:00:41http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/good-news-for-adelaide-cleanersLHMU State Secretary David Di Troia welcomed today's announcement regarding the Rann Government's adoption of the 'Clean Start' principles.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/good-news-for-adelaide-cleaners2009-08-13 01:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/school-support-workers-to-fight-wages-capEducation Assistants, cleaners and gardeners in Western Australian state schools have launched their media campaign to support their EBA negotiations and fight the government's wages cap.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/school-support-workers-to-fight-wages-cap2009-08-12 22:39:02http://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/senator-kate-lundy-at-act-big-steps-campaign-launchChildcare professionals will tonight come together to discuss a radical new approach to improving wages in our early education and childcare sector at the launch of the LHMU ACT Branch Big Steps Campaign. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/senator-kate-lundy-at-act-big-steps-campaign-launch2009-08-11 01:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/over-1000-lhmu-members-vote-on-wages-claimOver 1000 school support workers gathered this morning to endorse their wages claim against the government. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/over-1000-lhmu-members-vote-on-wages-claim2009-08-05 04:00:30http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-professionals-take-big-steps-to-the-governmentChildcare professionals all across NSW attended last week's Childcare Forums to put forward what they thought needed to change in the sector to improve it for both staff and children.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-professionals-take-big-steps-to-the-government2009-08-03 22:53:04http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/call-for-parents-to-support-childcare-staffWhy aren't parents "out there" supporting childcare staff and their push to be paid properly and to be treated like professionals? That's the questions posed by Susie O'Brien in a column in today's Herald-Sun.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/call-for-parents-to-support-childcare-staff2009-08-03 21:21:18http://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/school-support-workers-gather-to-fight-state-governmentLHMU members from state schools will meet tomorrow to endorse their wages claim against the State Government.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/school-support-workers-gather-to-fight-state-government2009-08-03 10:00:00http://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/cleaners-meet-with-deputy-prime-minister-todayThe Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon Julia Gillard and LHMU National Secretary, Louise Tarrant met with cleaners and briefed media on today's announcement concerning the Fair Work Principles.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-meet-with-deputy-prime-minister-today2009-07-30 19:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/the-first-star-ethical-luxury-launchIn a world first today hotel workers launched The First Star online ratings system for travellers who want to support ethical hotels.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/the-first-star-ethical-luxury-launch2009-07-29 20:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-staff-to-fight-for-fair-wage-increaseStar City staff have overwhelmingly voted on a resolution to reject casino management's sub-standard offer of a 1.5% pay rise in the first year. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/star-city-staff-to-fight-for-fair-wage-increase2009-07-28 02:41:56http://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/childcare-workers-tell-senators-how-it-isIn Adelaide this morning LHMU - The childcare union gave evidence on reforms needed in Australia's early childhood education and care sector at the public hearing of the Senate Committee inquiring into the provision of childcare.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-workers-tell-senators-how-it-is2009-07-21 20:30:00http://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/reforming-childcare-transparency-must-improveLHMU – The childcare union says today's Hobart roundtable discussion on childcare is a timely opportunity for major players in Tasmania’s childcare sector to discuss national childcare reform from a Tasmanian point of view.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/reforming-childcare-transparency-must-improve2009-07-19 20:49:50http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aged-care-union-argues-for-greater-transparency-and-accountability-of-employersLHMU - the aged care union put a submission into the Department of Health and Ageing review of the re-accreditation process for residential aged care homes. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aged-care-union-argues-for-greater-transparency-and-accountability-of-employers2009-07-19 20:39:05http://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/changes-to-ambulance-review-after-paramedics-meetingThe Health Minister Kim Hames has agreed to changes to the Terms of Reference into an inquiry into the state's ambulance service after meeting with paramedics and LHMU representatives.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/changes-to-ambulance-review-after-paramedics-meeting2009-07-14 07:02:28http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-to-meet-health-ministerSt John Ambulance paramedics will meet with the Health Minister Kim Hames this afternoon.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-to-meet-health-minister2009-07-14 06:56:01http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/renewing-power-in-a-changing-climateLHMU has taken an exciting step into the public debate on climate change, with a new paper on the challenges and opportunities workers face. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/renewing-power-in-a-changing-climate2009-07-13 02:18:45http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/nsw-hotel-workers-proud-to-make-history1 July was a proud day for hotel worker Bernabe Illescas when he became one of the first workers to make an application to Fair Work Australia to involve fellow Holiday Inn Darling Harbour workers, through the LHMU, in negotiations for a union collective agreement.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/nsw-hotel-workers-proud-to-make-history2009-07-13 02:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/iss-school-cleaners-vote-yes-for-pay-riseSome 93.7% of ISS school cleaners have voted 'yes' to a new agreement that will give them guaranteed pay rises of 3.5% a year over three years. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/iss-school-cleaners-vote-yes-for-pay-rise2009-07-10 02:05:38http://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/a-step-in-the-right-direction-reforming-childcareMembers from LHMU – The childcare union, have been working together in the BIG STEPS in childcare campaign to win a better quality sector and recognition of the valuable role staff play.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-step-in-the-right-direction-reforming-childcare2009-07-09 02:06:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-requests-coronial-inquest-into-st-john-ambulance-deathsKim Hames' announcement of a departmental review into St John Ambulance operations is inadequate and falls short of the necessary open inquiry needed to reassure the WA public.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-requests-coronial-inquest-into-st-john-ambulance-deaths2009-07-09 01:48:52http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/rudd-government-taking-big-steps-in-childcareLHMU - the childcare union and Australia's leading childcare service providers across Australia congratulate the Rudd government for taking such BIG STEPS in childcare.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/rudd-government-taking-big-steps-in-childcare2009-07-08 22:22:26http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-secretary-to-be-trained-by-al-gore-at-the-asia-pacific-summitLHMU Secretary Dave Kelly has been selected from more than 2000 Australasian applicants to travel to Melbourne and complete a three day intensive course where he will learn to deliver a version the slide show from the documentary An Inconvenient Truth.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-secretary-to-be-trained-by-al-gore-at-the-asia-pacific-summit2009-07-08 00:12:43http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-in-queensland-celebrate-the-introduction-of-the-fair-work-acthttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/members-in-queensland-celebrate-the-introduction-of-the-fair-work-act2009-07-07 20:53:43http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/30-years-on-and-still-going-stronghttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/30-years-on-and-still-going-strong2009-07-07 20:34:13http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-members-rally-against-privatisationhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-members-rally-against-privatisation2009-07-07 19:48:48http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fair-pay-commission-makes-history-for-all-the-wrong-reasonsThis is an extraordinarily bad decision from an organisation whose time has passed.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fair-pay-commission-makes-history-for-all-the-wrong-reasons2009-07-07 04:28:20http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/minimum-wage-decision-will-hurt-low-income-familiesLHMU, who represent some of the lowest paid workers in the state, have criticised the Fair Pay Commission’s decision not to increase the federal minimum wage.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/minimum-wage-decision-will-hurt-low-income-families2009-07-07 02:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-slams-health-ministers-four-corners-responseThe paramedics’ union has hit out at WA Health Minister Kim Hames for his response to last night's Four Corners programme.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-slams-health-ministers-four-corners-response2009-07-06 21:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/emergency-response-required-for-st-johns-failuresLHMU commends the paramedics who have spoken out against St John Ambulance in tonight's Four Corners programme. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/emergency-response-required-for-st-johns-failures2009-07-06 02:35:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-national-childhood-strategy-staff-key-to-making-quality-a-realityChildcare professionals and adequate funding will be critical to implementing the National Early Childhood Development Strategy and the Early Years Learning Framework launched by the Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare this afternoon, The Hon Kate Ellis MP.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-national-childhood-strategy-staff-key-to-making-quality-a-reality2009-07-05 20:23:04http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/coag-national-childhood-strategy-a-big-step-in-the-right-directionLHMU - The childcare union welcomes today's announcement by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) on new national standards for early childhood education and care (ECEC). http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/coag-national-childhood-strategy-a-big-step-in-the-right-direction2009-07-02 03:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hotel-workers-make-history-with-new-fair-work-actToday at 9 am on Day One of the Fair Work ACT luxury hotel workers made history. They became the first workers to lodge applications with Fair Work Australia under Australia’s new industrial relations laws. The Fair Work Act came into effect today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hotel-workers-make-history-with-new-fair-work-act2009-07-01 03:10:00http://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/goodbye-workchoices-hello-fair-work-actHotel workers employed in Australia's luxury hotels are making last-minute preparations to use Australia's new Fair Work Act which comes into effect tomorrow.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/goodbye-workchoices-hello-fair-work-act2009-06-30 01:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/mcguires-holding-on-to-workchoiceshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/mcguires-holding-on-to-workchoices2009-06-29 02:40:21http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/adelaide-cleaners-welcome-support-of-adelaide-lord-mayorThe Lord Mayor of Adelaide has announced that Adelaide City Council will support Clean Start as the new cleaning industry standard.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/adelaide-cleaners-welcome-support-of-adelaide-lord-mayor2009-06-25 12:25:17http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/reform-childcare-centre-licensingLHMU - The childcare union welcomes reports that ASIC is actively pursuing matters relating to the collapse of giant global childcare provider ABC Learning.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/reform-childcare-centre-licensing2009-06-25 02:19:46http://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/cuts-to-airport-security-budget-jeopardise-passenger-safetyhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cuts-to-airport-security-budget-jeopardise-passenger-safety2009-06-23 01:44:48http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-tell-mps-its-time-for-a-clean-startFifty cleaners from across Australia visited Parliament House in the nation’s capital last week.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-tell-mps-its-time-for-a-clean-start2009-06-22 01:25:00http://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/lhmu-joins-the-national-climate-emergency-rallyLHMU members joined thousands of people in capital cities around Australia for the June 13th climate rally. Unions, environmental groups and community groups took to the streets together in support of green jobs and renewable energy. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-joins-the-national-climate-emergency-rally2009-06-18 01:47:50http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/casino-management-deal-positive-outcomeshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/casino-management-deal-positive-outcomes2009-06-18 01:22:41http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-celebrate-international-cleaners-dayNSW cleaners celebrated June 15's International Cleaners' Day by taking to the streets again - this time targeting cleaning company Springmount Services Pty Ltd to demand a Clean Start.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-celebrate-international-cleaners-day2009-06-17 01:12:51http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/brisbane-cleaners-celebrate-international-cleaners-dayhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/brisbane-cleaners-celebrate-international-cleaners-day2009-06-15 02:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aussie-cleaners-celebrate-international-cleaners-dayToday office cleaners around Australia are celebrating International Cleaners Day - the day cleaners come together to demand a fair wage and respect for the valuable work they do. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aussie-cleaners-celebrate-international-cleaners-day2009-06-15 01:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/tasmanian-cleaners-welcome-cabinets-approval-of-clean-start-for-government-buildingsLHMU - The cleaners' union welcomes today's announcement on International Cleaners' Day that the Tasmanian Government is supporting Clean Start principles and is working to implement the Clean Start Collective Agreement from 1 July.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/tasmanian-cleaners-welcome-cabinets-approval-of-clean-start-for-government-buildings2009-06-14 23:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/westin-stewards-win-better-jobsStewards at Westin Hotel in Sydney have won security in their working conditions despite the hotel outsourcing their work to an agency. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/westin-stewards-win-better-jobs2009-06-14 22:27:31http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/2009-act-golden-toilet-brush-awardToday is International Cleaners' Day. This day is celebrated in United States, New Zealand and every Australian Capital City. Today ACT cleaners have reasons to both celebrate and protest.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/2009-act-golden-toilet-brush-award2009-06-14 20:10:00http://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/graduate-cleaners-in-front-line-in-the-fight-against-swine-fluThe employment prospects of eight Canberra residents dramatically increased today despite yesterday's announcement that unemployment in the ACT has increased. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/graduate-cleaners-in-front-line-in-the-fight-against-swine-flu2009-06-12 01:54:35http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/home-care-workers-win-4Some 98% of LHMU members in home care have voted 'yes' to a new agreement with the NSW Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care (DADHC) that gives them 4% a year pay rises over the next three years (12.48% over three years cumulative). http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/home-care-workers-win-42009-06-11 19:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-management-run-scared-behind-lawyershttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-management-run-scared-behind-lawyers2009-06-10 20:54:20http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-home-care-workers-win-at-alp-state-conferencehttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-home-care-workers-win-at-alp-state-conference2009-06-10 20:23:32http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-queensland-campaigns-to-stop-privatisationhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-queensland-campaigns-to-stop-privatisation2009-06-10 19:56:17http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/join-lhmu-at-saturdays-national-climate-emergency-rallyLHMU members will rally with other unions and community groups in support of green collar jobs and renewable energy. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/join-lhmu-at-saturdays-national-climate-emergency-rally2009-06-10 00:10:00http://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/treasury-casino-boss-lashes-back-at-strike-claimshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-boss-lashes-back-at-strike-claims2009-06-04 02:04:10http://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/clean-start-a-victory-3-years-in-the-makingIn 2006, cleaners decided enough was enough. Despite WorkChoices, despite being told by almost everyone that they could never win, workers with the support of their union LHMU, launched their own Clean Start campaign.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/clean-start-a-victory-3-years-in-the-making2009-06-03 22:45:49http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-movement-supports-hotels-workersHundreds of unionists from across Australia took a break from the ACTU Congress in Brisbane today to join local workers in a demonstration supporting workers at Sofitel Brisbane.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-movement-supports-hotels-workers2009-06-03 02:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-members-winChildcare members campaigned to keep as many centres open as possible after the collapse of ABC Learning in November last year. The 216 centres in ABC2 Group are now owned by 75 different operators.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-members-win2009-06-02 01:35:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-workers-set-to-strike-to-secure-pay-dealhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-workers-set-to-strike-to-secure-pay-deal2009-06-01 02:18:10http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-reform-on-the-agendaChildcare reform was on the agenda at a major conference in Sydney this month.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-reform-on-the-agenda2009-05-27 02:35:14http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/canberra-labor-club-act-on-labor-valuesLHMU – The hospitality union says the Board of the Canberra Labor Club must ensure the protection of workers' jobs and working conditions is a condition of sale of the four ALP-owned clubs if the ALP is to retain its claim to being the party of working Australians.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/canberra-labor-club-act-on-labor-values2009-05-26 19:45:33http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/workers-kept-in-the-dark-about-labor-club-saleThe 253 workers employed at Canberra's four Labour Clubs were shocked to learn from the media about plans to sell the clubs.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/workers-kept-in-the-dark-about-labor-club-sale2009-05-26 03:36:25http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/being-a-bad-boss-is-bad-for-business-shareholder-tells-gpt-annual-general-meetingA shareholder at yesterday's GPT annual general meeting in Sydney criticised the pushing of new sub-standard employment contracts at hotels owned by the property investment company.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/being-a-bad-boss-is-bad-for-business-shareholder-tells-gpt-annual-general-meeting2009-05-26 03:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-aged-care-delegates-present-their-case-to-the-alphttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-aged-care-delegates-present-their-case-to-the-alp2009-05-26 02:38:40http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/why-do-we-need-a-national-agreement-for-hotel-workersIt’s hard for even the best hotels to make changes one at a time. If they make their jobs better that can increase their costs causing them to lose business to other hotels.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/why-do-we-need-a-national-agreement-for-hotel-workers2009-05-22 01:12:53http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/why-the-rush-should-you-vote-yes-or-no-to-your-hotels-workplace-agreementMany hotel workers all over Australia are wondering why, after 16 years of not having an agreement, their hotel has introduced a new single workplace agreement.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/why-the-rush-should-you-vote-yes-or-no-to-your-hotels-workplace-agreement2009-05-22 01:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-rally-at-newcastle-university-to-protest-cutsCleaners at Newcastle University turned out in force early this morning to protest a 25% cut to their working hours. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-rally-at-newcastle-university-to-protest-cuts2009-05-21 01:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/government-considers-changes-to-ir-lawsA Senate Committee has expressed concern that some employers might try to rush single workplace agreements through before July 1 in an attempt to avoid the new IR laws. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/government-considers-changes-to-ir-laws2009-05-21 01:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/australian-workers-win-new-ir-laws-hotel-workers-can-be-first-to-use-themRemember John Howard? He was the Prime Minister Australians voted out more than 18 months ago because of his unpopular workplace laws.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/australian-workers-win-new-ir-laws-hotel-workers-can-be-first-to-use-them2009-05-21 01:05:00http://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/lhmu-to-bring-industry-voices-together-to-respond-to-the-global-financial-crisisWhen industries started lining up for government support to cope with the financial crisis, many industries did a lot better than tourism. Even attempts by the industry to highlight the number of tourism related jobs failed to get too much attention.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-to-bring-industry-voices-together-to-respond-to-the-global-financial-crisis2009-05-20 00:54:17http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-committees-give-hotel-workers-a-sayFor the first time hotel workers will come together as a single voice for their sector. Through the new Hotel Worker City Committees every hotel will be represented. It’s the first step towards workers being on the same level as the big hotel owners and operators.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-committees-give-hotel-workers-a-say2009-05-20 00:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-members-protest-suu-kyis-imprisonmentLast Monday on the 18th of May in Canberra, LHMU representatives and members attended a protest organised by the Burmese Community in Australia against the continued imprisonment of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s Pro Democracy leader.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-members-protest-suu-kyis-imprisonment2009-05-19 23:56:41http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-union-slams-new-licensing-feeA plan by the WA State government to introduce licensing fees for childcare operators shows the government is out of touch with the childcare industry and working families. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-union-slams-new-licensing-fee2009-05-19 10:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/low-paid-workers-take-a-stand-against-the-state-governmentMore than 150 LHMU members met today to launch their campaign against the state government’s unfair wages cap.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/low-paid-workers-take-a-stand-against-the-state-government2009-05-19 10:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/brutal-attack-on-security-guardsLast Saturday's brutal attack of two security guards confirms what security officers have long known: urgent reform of the security industry is overdue in the ACT. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/brutal-attack-on-security-guards2009-05-19 03:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hotel-workers-can-win-better-jobs-better-hotelsHotel workers are on their way to making real changes to their jobs and their industry.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hotel-workers-can-win-better-jobs-better-hotels2009-05-19 01:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-operator-cuts-workers-conditions-at-centres-on-defence-bases-abc-learning-debacle-continuesWorkers employed at Australia's Defence childcare centres are fighting an attempt by the new operator to cut their conditions of employment.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-operator-cuts-workers-conditions-at-centres-on-defence-bases-abc-learning-debacle-continues2009-05-14 21:12:55http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/buswells-first-budget-hurts-low-income-earnersTroy Buswell’s first budget attacks low income earners, which is consistent with this government’s approach since it took office.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/buswells-first-budget-hurts-low-income-earners2009-05-13 10:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-celebrates-labour-dayhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-celebrates-labour-day2009-05-12 04:00:53http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/delegates-honour-anna-stewarthttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/delegates-honour-anna-stewart2009-05-12 03:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-supports-mothers-day-classichttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-supports-mothers-day-classic2009-05-12 03:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paid-parental-leave-a-great-winMothers Day was a great day for working families in Australia with the Rudd Labor Government announcing the introduction of a Paid Parental Leave Scheme.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paid-parental-leave-a-great-win2009-05-12 03:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/luxury-hotels-desperate-race-to-beat-new-ir-lawsThe LHMU - The hospitality union today calls on the Government to protect low-paid workers by ensuring they can access the new industrial relations laws even if they are covered by unfair, old or rushed agreements.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/luxury-hotels-desperate-race-to-beat-new-ir-laws2009-05-10 19:59:42http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/can-you-risk-itYour union is backing the Unions NSW campaign to maintain the high OHS standards that currently exist in NSW.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/can-you-risk-it2009-05-07 23:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-professionals-refuse-to-be-left-out-of-portable-long-service-leaveA delegation of childcare professionals will today press their claim with the ACT Government to be covered by the ACT Community Sector Portable Long Service Leave Scheme.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-professionals-refuse-to-be-left-out-of-portable-long-service-leave2009-05-06 20:35:00http://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/celebrating-labour-day-in-queenslandhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/celebrating-labour-day-in-queensland2009-05-06 02:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-bosses-come-to-the-tablehttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-bosses-come-to-the-table2009-05-06 02:09:16http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-calls-for-budget-surplus-to-fund-pay-increases-for-low-paid-workersLHMU has called on the state government to use some of the expected $400 million surplus to give a pay rise to cleaners of government buildings and low paid government workers. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-calls-for-budget-surplus-to-fund-pay-increases-for-low-paid-workers2009-05-05 05:00:00http://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/casino-engages-in-petty-punishment-for-workers-who-dared-to-protesthttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/casino-engages-in-petty-punishment-for-workers-who-dared-to-protest2009-04-30 02:09:32http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/primary-health-professionals-protest-low-paid-industryhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/primary-health-professionals-protest-low-paid-industry2009-04-30 01:35:00http://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/future-looking-up-for-margates-childcare-centrWorkers and parents learned last night their community's fight to keep the Margate ABC childcare centre open is a step closer to success.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/future-looking-up-for-margates-childcare-centr2009-04-29 01:30:00http://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/sa-may-day-celebrationsSA union members are invited to celebrate May Day at a number of events this year.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/sa-may-day-celebrations2009-04-27 00:05:21http://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/families-and-workers-fight-to-save-their-childcare-centreIn the small Tasmanian town of Margate families and workers have formed a partnership to save their childcare centre. This follows last week's announcement by the ABC2 Receiver that the centre had no future and would close in June.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/families-and-workers-fight-to-save-their-childcare-centre2009-04-24 02:51:52http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-mark-clean-start-successCleaning delegates marked the third anniversary of the Clean Start campaign in Canberra today at a meeting with ACT Deputy Chief Minister Katy Gallagher.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-mark-clean-start-success2009-04-22 22:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-clean-start-coming-to-act-schoolsCanberra's schools are about to become cleaner and safer.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-clean-start-coming-to-act-schools2009-04-22 20:55:00http://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/treasury-casino-employees-prepare-for-industrial-actionhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-employees-prepare-for-industrial-action2009-04-21 02:39:38http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/some-employers-using-gfc-as-a-scapegoat-unions-sayhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/some-employers-using-gfc-as-a-scapegoat-unions-say2009-04-21 01:51:18http://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/lhmu-queensland-to-fight-for-public-sector-rightshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-queensland-to-fight-for-public-sector-rights2009-04-16 23:04:29http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-crisis-could-happen-againThe crisis sparked by last year’s collapse of corporate giant ABC Learning could happen again, says Louise Tarrant, National Secretary of LHMU – The childcare union.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-crisis-could-happen-again2009-04-16 00:08:20http://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/terri-daktyl-memorial-dinner-30-may-2009On 6 March 2009, a Clubhouse was opened in Hanoi, Vietnam for people living with HIV Aids in memory of SA Branch Union Official, Terri Daktyl.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/terri-daktyl-memorial-dinner-30-may-20092009-04-14 06:31:57http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/climate-change-is-serious-business-for-lhmu-members"We are the first lot of union members who have to balance our short term interests in job security, and good terms and conditions with a longer term interest in having a planet we and our children can live on."http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/climate-change-is-serious-business-for-lhmu-members2009-04-14 03:00:00http://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/maternity-leave-is-not-just-a-question-of-money-for-working-womenLHMU member Sue Witten is employed as a mortician technician at a suburban funeral home in Brisbane and is responsible for the care and preparation of the deceased. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/maternity-leave-is-not-just-a-question-of-money-for-working-women2009-04-13 21:56:10http://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/treasury-casino-employees-unite-to-win-a-strong-agreementhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-employees-unite-to-win-a-strong-agreement2009-04-09 01:25:59http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-agreement-offer-fails-to-meet-expectationshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-casino-agreement-offer-fails-to-meet-expectations2009-04-09 01:12:55http://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/premier-misleads-parliamentLHMU has denied Premier Colin Barnett’s claims that the Union has deliberately targeted the family of Jandakot MP Joe Francis. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/premier-misleads-parliament2009-04-07 10:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-prepares-for-the-mothers-day-fun-run-1http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-prepares-for-the-mothers-day-fun-run-12009-04-06 21:33:18http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/labour-day-2009http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/labour-day-20092009-04-06 02:20:00http://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/arnotts-workers-bite-through-negotiationshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/arnotts-workers-bite-through-negotiations2009-04-01 23:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paid-parental-leave-its-all-about-familieshttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paid-parental-leave-its-all-about-families2009-04-01 23:33:52http://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/labor-mps-push-for-pay-rise-for-cleanersLabor MP Fran Logan will this afternoon move a motion in Parliament calling for a fair pay rise for cleaners of government buildings. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/labor-mps-push-for-pay-rise-for-cleaners2009-03-31 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-union-supports-halls-creek-alcohol-restrictionsLHMU has made a submission to the director of Liquor Licensing in support of alcohol restrictions in Halls Creek.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hospitality-union-supports-halls-creek-alcohol-restrictions2009-03-30 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-video-abc-learning-bulletinLHMU Assistant Secretary Sue Lines reports to staff and families on the situation with ABC Learning centres.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-video-abc-learning-bulletin2009-03-26 01:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/pay-cuts-for-low-paid-workers-no-waySerena Kershaw, ACT childcare professional, is concerned about the value Australians place on the importance and potential of high quality early childhood experiences for children.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/pay-cuts-for-low-paid-workers-no-way2009-03-25 20:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-video-balloting-the-clean-start-agreement-in-nswCleaners around Australia are voting on the Clean Start Agreement. We ask some of the cleaners in NSW what they think of the new agreement.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-video-balloting-the-clean-start-agreement-in-nsw2009-03-23 22:20:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/shift-work-and-kidsNew Australian research shows parents’ shift work can have a bad impact on the mental health of their adolescent children – especially in single parent families.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/shift-work-and-kids2009-03-20 00:07:25http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/school-cleaner-flees-in-fearA cleaner at Newton Moore SHS in Bunbury feared for her life after being threatened while at work early this morning. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/school-cleaner-flees-in-fear2009-03-19 09:00:00http://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/cleaners-at-newcastle-university-face-cutsThe LHMU, the cleaners' union, has today launched a community supported campaign to demand the University of Newcastle reverse its decision to cut funding to its cleaning contract by 25%. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-at-newcastle-university-face-cuts2009-03-17 23:30:00http://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/jobs.-thats-what-unions-are-about-protecting-and-improving-themhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/jobs.-thats-what-unions-are-about-protecting-and-improving-them2009-03-17 19:55:40http://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/over-500-full-time-hospital-jobs-to-be-removedAt today’s Public Expenditure Committee hearing into the government’s 3% budget cutbacks, the director general of the Health Department, Peter Flett, tabled a document that outlined that more than 500 full time health jobs will be cut this year. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/over-500-full-time-hospital-jobs-to-be-removed2009-03-17 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-welcomes-reforms-to-staff-ratios-in-sa-long-day-childcare-servicesThe South Australian Government initiative to improve staff ratios for children under two years of age in long day childcare services is welcomed by the LHMU.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-welcomes-reforms-to-staff-ratios-in-sa-long-day-childcare-services2009-03-15 23:33:06http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/delay-in-sale-of-abc2-group-centres-prolongs-anxiety-for-families-and-workersLHMU – The childcare union says more uncertainty and anxiety for workers and families are the inevitable result of today’s announcement that a six-week extension will be sought to the Supreme Court appointed receivership of the 241 ABC2 Group childcare centres.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/delay-in-sale-of-abc2-group-centres-prolongs-anxiety-for-families-and-workers2009-03-12 23:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-ohs-project-officerThe SA LHMU welcomes a new Occupational Health and Safety Project Officer Simon Ridings to the Branch.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-ohs-project-officer2009-03-11 23:01:50http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/uts-child-care-workers-say-yesSome 92% of childcare workers at UTS Child Care centres have today voted 'yes' to a new deal that gives them better working conditions and more work/life balance.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/uts-child-care-workers-say-yes2009-03-11 01:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/desperate-struggle-to-retain-workchoices-excesses-in-restaurant-and-catering-industryLHMU, the hospitality workers’ union, says warnings of dire consequences to the hospitality industry from Australia’s award modernisation process are a desperate attempt by Workchoices “diehards” to prevent fair working conditions.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/desperate-struggle-to-retain-workchoices-excesses-in-restaurant-and-catering-industry2009-03-10 19:28:38http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lawrence-springborg-says-he-wont-sack-workers-..-but-the-numbers-dont-add-uphttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lawrence-springborg-says-he-wont-sack-workers-..-but-the-numbers-dont-add-up2009-03-10 19:17:44http://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/lhmu-puts-on-their-running-shoes-in-support-of-women-1http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-puts-on-their-running-shoes-in-support-of-women-12009-03-09 19:35:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-uts-child-care-deal-the-best-oneChild care workers across UTS Child Care’s three centres have won a new collective deal that gives them better working conditions and more work/life balance. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-uts-child-care-deal-the-best-one2009-03-05 12:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/skycity-ballot-successSKYCITY Employees have taken the first step towards a Collective Agreement after eleven years.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/skycity-ballot-success2009-03-04 23:39:19http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/20-000-children-and-3-600-workers-waitBy the end of March workers and families of children in ABC2 Group will learn who will operate their centres. The 241 centres in the ABC2 Group have been operating with Federal Government funding.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/20-000-children-and-3-600-workers-wait2009-03-04 00:40:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland2019s-infrastructure-at-risk-under-springborg2019s-cost-cutting-proposalsDuring the second week of the Queensland election campaign, Mr Springborg has tried to back away from earlier statements about job losses in the Public Sector by saying the cuts will be achieved through attrition. As people leave, they will not be replaced. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland2019s-infrastructure-at-risk-under-springborg2019s-cost-cutting-proposals2009-03-03 01:55:00http://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/privatisation-is-not-the-answerThe Union representing disability service workers has hit back at a call by the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry to privatise disability services to aid the state government’s so-called efficiency drive.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/privatisation-is-not-the-answer2009-02-23 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/state-election-announced-2http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/state-election-announced-22009-02-23 01:35:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/actu-womens-forum-in-canberra-24-februaryLHMU National Secretary Louise Tarrant will join more than 100 prominent Australian women in Canberra on February 24 to step up the campaign for a government funded paid maternity leave scheme in the May Federal Budget.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/actu-womens-forum-in-canberra-24-february2009-02-23 00:10:43http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/historic-mou-between-lhmu-and-aha-calls-for-economically-viable-industryAt a time when the financial crisis has many businesses worried and times are tough in Tasmania, the LHMU has joined with the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) and Restaurant & Catering Association (RCAT) in calling for a designated hospitality industry minister in the state government. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/historic-mou-between-lhmu-and-aha-calls-for-economically-viable-industry2009-02-17 23:53:28http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/tasmanian-breakthrough-on-fair-deal-for-cleanersTasmania’s office cleaners are one step closer to fair pay and reasonable working conditions.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/tasmanian-breakthrough-on-fair-deal-for-cleaners2009-02-17 17:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-welcomes-proposed-dental-schemeAn interim report by the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission calling for universal access to dental care has been welcomed by the LHMU.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-welcomes-proposed-dental-scheme2009-02-17 00:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-diagnostic-imaging-qdi-employees-gear-up-to-vote-nohttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/queensland-diagnostic-imaging-qdi-employees-gear-up-to-vote-no2009-02-09 23:11:56http://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/shelley-holzheimer-awarded-for-tenacious-drive-and-spiritAt the Emma Miller Awards dinner held in Brisbane last October, Shelley Holzheimer received an award in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to the union movement and her local community.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/shelley-holzheimer-awarded-for-tenacious-drive-and-spirit2009-02-05 00:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-new-beginning-skycity-agreement-reachedEleven years after the expiry of SkyCity’s last collective Agreement, an ‘in principle’ agreement has been reached between the LHMU and SkyCity for another collective Agreementhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/a-new-beginning-skycity-agreement-reached2009-02-04 22:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-voting-on-clean-start-collective-agreementOffice cleaners around Australia are now voting on the Clean Start Collective Agreement. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-voting-on-clean-start-collective-agreement2009-02-01 18:55:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/women-and-tax-reviewOn 13th May 2008 the Australian Government announced 'Australia's Future Tax System'. Among other things it is looking at the financial security of seniors, carers and people with a disability. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/women-and-tax-review2009-01-29 19:43:49http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/decent-work-has-got-to-be-on-the-agendaDr John Buchanan, director of the Workplace Research Centre at the University of Sydney talks to ABC Radio about global economic predictions and how they will affect workers in Australia.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/decent-work-has-got-to-be-on-the-agenda2009-01-29 19:41:54http://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/walk-a-day-in-my-shoesWestern Australian member of parliament Chris Tallentire (Member for Gosnells) accepted the LHMU's challenge to walk a day in the shoes of a disability care worker.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/walk-a-day-in-my-shoes2009-01-19 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/abc-learning-receiver-apologises-for-error-in-employment-contractsABC staff in the 55 centres that closed on New Year's Eve who are transferring to another ABC centre will not have a change of employer nor be required to do a three-month probationary period.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-receiver-apologises-for-error-in-employment-contracts2009-01-07 00:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/delegate-development-delivers-confidence-in-queensland-workplacesA decision by delegates at the 2008 Delegates’ Convention to draft and implement an extensive delegate development program has led to the successful delivery of training over the past few months with plans to further improve and expand courses in 2009.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/delegate-development-delivers-confidence-in-queensland-workplaces2008-12-22 23:05:10http://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/brisbane-cleaning-contractors-face-auditsThe Federal Workplace Ombudsman has embarked on a campaign to ensure Brisbane cleaners are properly paid.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/brisbane-cleaning-contractors-face-audits2008-12-18 01:00:24http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/seasons-greetings-mr-ruddABC Learning childcare workers and families send festive greetings to the Prime Minister.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/seasons-greetings-mr-rudd2008-12-17 22:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/status-of-abc-learning-centresThe future of workers and families at ABC Learning across Australia varies following the Receivers’ decision to carve up the business.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/status-of-abc-learning-centres2008-12-16 19:33:55http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-battles-hospitality-workers-inhospitable-working-conditionsAs the alcohol flows during the festive season the threat to hospitality workers in Queensland pubs, bottle shops, clubs and restaurants rises as quick as the Christmas temperature.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-battles-hospitality-workers-inhospitable-working-conditions2008-12-16 00:55:00http://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/lhmu-tackles-climate-changeLHMU members are working with environmental and industry groups to tackle climate changehttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-tackles-climate-change2008-12-11 23:00:00http://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-officers-in-court-to-fight-for-unpaid-overtimeCanberra security officers and the LHMU went to the Industrial Relations Commission on Monday 8 December to recover unpaid overtime from Chubb Security.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/security-officers-in-court-to-fight-for-unpaid-overtime2008-12-08 18:18:39http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/protecting-workers-entitlements-in-the-global-financial-crisisListen to LHMU National Secretary Louise Tarrant discuss the global financial crisis and workers' entitlements on ABC Radio National.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/protecting-workers-entitlements-in-the-global-financial-crisis2008-12-08 00:43:14http://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/menzies-refuses-to-sign-clean-start-agreement-and-tries-to-silence-protestersMenzies may have the contracts to clean courts in Adelaide and Sydney, but that doesn’t prevent their application in the court to stop legal protest from stinking. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/menzies-refuses-to-sign-clean-start-agreement-and-tries-to-silence-protesters2008-12-03 22:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/video-putting-babies-before-banksWatch a video of Sydneysiders putting babies before banks by signing the LHMU petition calling on the big banks to do the right thing by workers and the families who depend on ABC Learning centres across the country.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/video-putting-babies-before-banks2008-12-02 19:45:00http://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/new-hgt-board-member-kelley-edwardsHospitality Group Training (HGT) recently welcomed LHMU Hospitality Organiser Kelley Edwards as a member of its Board. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-hgt-board-member-kelley-edwards2008-12-01 19:51:05http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-centre-to-close-by-christmasArticle from: BRENTON EDWARDS December 01, 2008 12:01am ADELAIDE'S childcare crisis is set to worsen with the impending closure of a western suburbs centre a week before Christmas http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-centre-to-close-by-christmas2008-12-01 19:21:21http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/teacher-aides-celebrate-new-agreementhttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/teacher-aides-celebrate-new-agreement2008-12-01 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/why-full-centres-with-long-waiting-lists-could-be-dumped-by-receiversResearch by the LHMU - The childcare union gives a strong indication of why the ABC Learning Receivers have left some of the Company’s centres off the list of centres which will remain open in 2009.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/why-full-centres-with-long-waiting-lists-could-be-dumped-by-receivers2008-11-30 19:06:05http://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/sale-of-sheraton-mirage-puts-workers-at-riskWorkers at the Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast have urged the property’s owner Jim Raptis to meet with them after the hotel was put up for sale in September.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/sale-of-sheraton-mirage-puts-workers-at-risk2008-11-27 17:59:31http://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/paramedics-welcome-interim-pay-offer-but-more-neededThe LHMU – the paramedics union – has welcomed the State Government’s four percent interim offer while arbitration continues with Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS).http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-welcome-interim-pay-offer-but-more-needed2008-11-25 09:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paint-workers-in-queensland-secure-pay-riseAkzo Nobel workers in Queensland have won a 5.25% pay rise. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paint-workers-in-queensland-secure-pay-rise2008-11-21 01:02:34http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fire-stormInadequate staffing levels put firefighters in NT under pressure.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/fire-storm2008-11-21 00:28:44http://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/prison-staff-anxious-for-their-safetyConcern over elimination of casual workers.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/prison-staff-anxious-for-their-safety2008-11-20 23:50:28http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/sa-childcare-workers-take-on-staffing-problemsChildcare workers in SA are calling on the state government to address issues of staff turnover and staff-to-child ratios.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/sa-childcare-workers-take-on-staffing-problems2008-11-20 23:44:59http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/amana-mark-new-ebahttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/amana-mark-new-eba2008-11-20 18:35:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/actually-life-is-not-happy-on-a-minimum-wagehttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/actually-life-is-not-happy-on-a-minimum-wage2008-11-20 18:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambos-call-for-wage-parityAmbulance officers and paramedics in WA demand pay structure on a par with nurses.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/ambos-call-for-wage-parity2008-11-19 23:50:00http://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/treasury-workers-fight-against-unhealthy-conditionsCall to support casino workers in their campaign for improved terms of employmenthttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/treasury-workers-fight-against-unhealthy-conditions2008-11-19 20:16:22http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/maxine-mckew-responds-to-big-steps-in-childcare-campaignMaxine McKew received more than 2000 letters from members of the LHMU as part of its Big Steps campaign. Here is her response to members.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/maxine-mckew-responds-to-big-steps-in-childcare-campaign2008-11-18 23:27:00http://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/cleaners-gift-rubbish-dump-to-governmentMedia release: http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-gift-rubbish-dump-to-government2008-11-12 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/angry-cleaners-to-take-their-message-to-barnettMedia release: Cleaners to protest at Governor Stirling Tower tomorrow.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/angry-cleaners-to-take-their-message-to-barnett2008-11-11 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/doubt-cast-on-viability-of-40-of-abc-childcare-centres-casts-doubt-on-100This afternoon’s meeting with ABC Learning Receiver McGrathNicol was positive says the LHMU – The childcare union.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/doubt-cast-on-viability-of-40-of-abc-childcare-centres-casts-doubt-on-1002008-11-10 00:30:00http://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/lhmu-calls-on-federal-government-to-take-the-lead-on-abc-learningAfter months of speculation today’s announcement that ABC Learning has been placed in receivership and an Administrator appointed heightens uncertainties surrounding the continued operation of the business, says LHMU – The childcare union.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-calls-on-federal-government-to-take-the-lead-on-abc-learning2008-11-06 02:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-2013-time-to-end-uncertaintyLHMU – The childcare union – today called on Federal and State Governments and ABC Learning to clarify uncertainty surrounding the operation of ABC childcare centres.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-2013-time-to-end-uncertainty2008-11-05 01:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/triumph-of-hope-in-usaOn behalf of LHMU members LHMU National Secretary, Louise Tarrant, welcomes the historic election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/triumph-of-hope-in-usa2008-11-05 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aged-care-workers-underpaid*Media Release* As a result of soaring industry costs, employees in the aged care sector are underpaid. 30th October 2008.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/aged-care-workers-underpaid2008-10-30 13:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/manjimup-bus-tragedyMedia Release - A bus accident near Manjimup has highlighted the extent of inadequate rural ambulance facilities.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/manjimup-bus-tragedy2008-10-29 14:30:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/not-so-cuddly*Media Release* A new federal government website recommends Western Australian childcare centres that have failed accreditation because of poor standards of hygiene and staff using physical force with children. 24th October, 2008. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/not-so-cuddly2008-10-24 08:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/improved-carer-to-child-ratios-in-nsw-great-for-under-two-year-olds-says-lhmuThe LHMU – The childcare union welcomes today’s announcement by Linda Burney, NSW Minister for Community Services, that by 2010 the maximum number of under twos a childcare professional can legally look after in long day care will become four, a reduction from the five currently permitted in NSW.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/improved-carer-to-child-ratios-in-nsw-great-for-under-two-year-olds-says-lhmu2008-10-23 21:25:00http://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/sydneys-office-cleaners-celebrate-international-anti-poverty-day-as-contractors-sign-on-to-reform-the-contract-cleaningAfter a two and a half year battle Sydney cleaners watched a majority of NSW contractors commit to implementing the Clean Start Union Collective Agreement to reform the contract cleaning industry.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/sydneys-office-cleaners-celebrate-international-anti-poverty-day-as-contractors-sign-on-to-reform-the-contract-cleaning2008-10-17 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/government-cleaners-hang-on-for-pay-rise*Media Release* On the eve of International Anti-Poverty Day the LHMU is calling on the premier to honour a commitment made by the previous government by implementing a pay rise to cleaners that was due on 1st October. 16th October, 2008.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/government-cleaners-hang-on-for-pay-rise2008-10-16 10:05:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-vote-to-lift-work-bans*Media Release* Paramedics' industrial action will cease from tomorrow as a gesture of goodwill. 15th October, 2008.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-vote-to-lift-work-bans2008-10-15 21:30:00http://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/government-intervenes-in-paramedics-pay-dispute*Media Release* The state government is now involved in the paramedics' pay dispute, after meetings between the Department of Health and St John Ambulance commenced this week. 8th October, 2008.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/government-intervenes-in-paramedics-pay-dispute2008-10-08 11:25:00http://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/abc-learning-centres2019-board-and-management-changesABC Learning today advised the Australian Stock Exchange that Eddy Groves and Le Neve Groves have left their board and management positions with the company.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/abc-learning-centres2019-board-and-management-changes2008-09-30 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-to-resign-in-drove-if-situation-lingers*Media Release* A survey has shown that a huge number of paramedics will quit their jobs if their pay dispute isn't fixed soon. 26th September, 2008.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-to-resign-in-drove-if-situation-lingers2008-09-26 12:35:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/breakthrough-in-cleaners-fight-for-fair-dealRose Cleaning Services, one of the ACT’s top five cleaning companies, has just signed the Clean Start Collective Agreement for fair wages and working conditions for cleaners.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/breakthrough-in-cleaners-fight-for-fair-deal2008-09-25 22:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/angry-paramedics-take-message-to-premierMedia release - "You'd die if you knew we earn" - paramedics demonstrate outside new premier Colin Barnett's city office. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/angry-paramedics-take-message-to-premier2008-09-25 13:15:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/adelaide-hyatt-members-pledge-their-support-for-better-jobsA meeting between Adelaide's Hyatt members and their general manager about the Better Jobs, Better Hotels campaign was recently cancelled.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/adelaide-hyatt-members-pledge-their-support-for-better-jobs2008-09-19 01:10:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/child-carers-in-stress-distressA delegation of childcare professionals came to Parliament House yesterday to talk with Maxine McKew about the big changes coming to childcare in Australia.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/child-carers-in-stress-distress2008-09-19 00:00:00http://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/office-of-women-honour-roll-announcedFormer Branch President and LHMU Life Member Sue Balde was listed on the Honour Roll for her work as a committed advocate for the aged care industry, particularly in the area of workers’ rights, safety, training and welfare of older South Australians.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/office-of-women-honour-roll-announced2008-09-18 00:50:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/meeting-of-sa-court-cleanersCleaning delegate Di Lockett of Phoenix Cleaning, organises her first meeting.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/meeting-of-sa-court-cleaners2008-09-18 00:45:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-push-for-childcare-sector-boost-abc-tvSA's LHMU Branch launches its childcare campaign to improve staff to child ratios and conditions for childcare workers.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/union-push-for-childcare-sector-boost-abc-tv2008-09-18 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-hold-another-stop-work-meetingMedia Release - There is still no progress in the EBA negotiations for St John Ambulance paramedics. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/paramedics-hold-another-stop-work-meeting2008-09-17 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/tragic-accident-turns-spotlight-on-st-john-ambulanceMedia Release - St John Ambulance need to be more accountable for regional services and vehicles. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/tragic-accident-turns-spotlight-on-st-john-ambulance2008-09-08 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hotels-crisis-hits-sheratonSydney hotel workers will demonstrate today outside the Sheraton on the Park Hotel, in Sydney, to draw public attention to the crisis in Australia’s luxury hotel industry which is threatening Australia’s reputation as a tourist destination.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hotels-crisis-hits-sheraton2008-09-03 02:10:00http://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/childcare-professionals-tell-maxine-mckew-what-the-childcare-sector-needsAt a special Sydney forum tonight, childcare professionals will tell Maxine McKew the basics needed to provide quality care and education for all children.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-professionals-tell-maxine-mckew-what-the-childcare-sector-needs2008-09-02 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/election-candidate-walks-a-day-in-an-lhmu-members-shoes-1Media Release - An aspiring politician walks a day in the shoes of a disability house coordinator. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/election-candidate-walks-a-day-in-an-lhmu-members-shoes-12008-09-01 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/act-children2019s-services-minister-to-launch-plan-to-fix-childcare-crisisThe 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.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/act-children2019s-services-minister-to-launch-plan-to-fix-childcare-crisis2008-08-21 00:00:00http://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/workers-tell-hyatt-to-sign-up-for-better-jobs-better-hotelsThe majority of Hyatt workers in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and the Gold Coast have signed campaign pledges asking their boss to create better jobs in hotels. Today worker reps around the country presented these pledges to hotel management.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/workers-tell-hyatt-to-sign-up-for-better-jobs-better-hotels2008-08-13 22:25:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/gold-coast-hotel-attempts-to-hide-crisis-by-gagging-workersOne of Australia’s largest hotel operators has threatened to discipline - and potentially dismiss - any staff member who talks to the media about their workplace.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/gold-coast-hotel-attempts-to-hide-crisis-by-gagging-workers2008-08-12 22:35:00http://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-on-the-7-30-reportOn 6th August, the 7.30 Report, ABC TV’s national current affairs program, ran a story about the crisis in Australian childcare.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-on-the-7-30-report2008-08-06 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/act-cleaners-welcome-chief-minister2019s-commitment-to-implement-clean-start-reformsACT cleaners welcome the ACT Chief Minister’s commitment to implement reforms to give practical effect to the Clean Start Fair Deal for Cleaners principles. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/act-cleaners-welcome-chief-minister2019s-commitment-to-implement-clean-start-reforms2008-08-05 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/big-steps-in-childcare-campaign-launch-mediaHere is some of the media that LHMU's Big Steps in childcare campaign launch has received.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/big-steps-in-childcare-campaign-launch-media2008-07-20 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/rspca-has-gone-to-the-dogsDarwin members at the RSPCA have approached their union, the LHMU, wanting to place a vote of ‘no confidence’ in the RSPCA Board of Management.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/rspca-has-gone-to-the-dogs2008-06-24 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/chubb-guards-say-to-the-workplace-ombudsman-pursue-our-300-000-underpayment-or-we-will-knock-and-ring-and-tap-until-you-doChubb Security Officers and their supporters today launch a 48 hour phone, e-mail and fax blitz of the Office of the Workplace Ombudsman protesting the Office's lack of action in pursuing Chubb Security for underpayments in overtime worth $312,500.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/chubb-guards-say-to-the-workplace-ombudsman-pursue-our-300-000-underpayment-or-we-will-knock-and-ring-and-tap-until-you-do2008-06-23 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/deputy-pm-launches-campaign-to-fix-childcare-skills-threatOn Friday June 20 Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard launched a childcare industry campaign to address the biggest threat to quality early childhood education and care for Australian families: the childcare skills crisis.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/deputy-pm-launches-campaign-to-fix-childcare-skills-threat2008-06-20 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-on-the-road-to-the-clean-start-7-fair-solutionsAcross the country cleaners have sent a strong message to contract cleaning companies: it’s time to sign up for the Clean Start collective agreement to reform the industry.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-on-the-road-to-the-clean-start-7-fair-solutions2008-06-16 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/award-ceremony-outside-act-legislative-assemblyThe ACT Government is the winner of the 2008 Golden Toilet Brush Award, the LHMU the cleaners’ union announced today.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/award-ceremony-outside-act-legislative-assembly2008-06-16 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/australian-cleaners-join-international-campaign-for-standard-working-hoursCleaners in Australia and around the world will commemorate International Cleaners' Day on Sunday 15 June by campaigning to replace short, fragmented daily shifts with standard working hours.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/australian-cleaners-join-international-campaign-for-standard-working-hours2008-06-15 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/hobart-cleaners-protest-at-state-libraryCleaners ask: Why isn't State Library cleaned by a Responsible Contracting Program company?http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hobart-cleaners-protest-at-state-library2008-05-28 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/starwood-profits-high-but-what-about-wagesSupporting the campaign Hundreds of Starwood workers around the country got behind the better jobs, better hotels campaign today by joining in competitions to guess Starwood’s profit.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/starwood-profits-high-but-what-about-wages2008-05-27 22:00:00http://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/canberra-school-cleaners-demonstrate-for-fair-deal-from-andrew-barr-minister-for-educationLife-sized figures of ACT Education Minister Andrew Barr will make their debut on Tuesday 20 May at a cleaning contractors' site inspection of Black Mountain School. http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/canberra-school-cleaners-demonstrate-for-fair-deal-from-andrew-barr-minister-for-education2008-05-21 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/starwood-workers-across-australia-present-943-pledgesPledges signed by the majority of Starwood workers were today presented to the hotel’s bosses in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast. The workers called on Starwood to sign on for better jobs, better hotels.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/starwood-workers-across-australia-present-943-pledges2008-05-08 22:00:00http://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/smh-low-paid-squeezed-between-home-and-the-faraway-cityIT'S sometimes as late as 10pm by the time Ana Zueieta slips off the gloves and finishes her shift as a cleaner at an inner-city hotel, but her working day is far from over.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/smh-low-paid-squeezed-between-home-and-the-faraway-city2008-05-01 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/why-cleaners-need-proper-workplace-inductionsWhile investigating working conditions at a large CBD cleaning company an LHMU Clean Start Organiser discovered unsafe work practices, poor cleaning standards jeopardising jobs of cleaners and an unhygienic work environment for tenants.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/why-cleaners-need-proper-workplace-inductions2008-04-30 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/canberra2019s-school-cleaners-need-urgent-action-2013-not-more-meetingsThe Minister for Education and Training's announcement today that school cleaning contracts will be reviewed has given ACT school cleaners some hope that an end to their two year Clean Start campaign may be in sight.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/canberra2019s-school-cleaners-need-urgent-action-2013-not-more-meetings2008-04-30 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-protest-for-fair-deal-from-act-governmentCanberra cleaners and their supporters will protest today about the failure of the ACT Government to introduce a fair contracting system for cleaning ACT Government Schools.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cleaners-protest-for-fair-deal-from-act-government2008-04-29 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/2020-summit-tarrant-to-highlight-position-of-low-pay-workers“It’s vital to be part of economic discussions because that’s where decisions and directions are made for the people of Australia. When I take my place at the summit, I bring the voices of 130,000 low paid workers to the table,” says Louise Tarrant, LHMU, National Secretary.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/2020-summit-tarrant-to-highlight-position-of-low-pay-workers2008-04-23 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/312-500-in-wages-withheld-from-act-security-officersA delegation of ACT Security Officers will meet with Bob McMullan MP today in order to raise their concerns about the extensive delay in the recovery of approximately $312,500 in underpaid wages.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/312-500-in-wages-withheld-from-act-security-officers2008-04-09 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmus-louise-tarrant-at-australia-2020-summitI am honoured to be part of the Australia 2020 Summit. I have been selected to be on the Summit's Future of the Australian Economy Committee.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmus-louise-tarrant-at-australia-2020-summit2008-04-03 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-awas-banned-from-today-the-first-step-in-getting-rid-of-work-choicesA new law banning new Australian Workplace Agreements (AWA's) came into effect today, 28 March 2008.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-awas-banned-from-today-the-first-step-in-getting-rid-of-work-choices2008-03-28 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/interview-with-lhmu-national-secretary-louise-tarranthttp://www.lhmu.org.au/news/interview-with-lhmu-national-secretary-louise-tarrant2008-03-28 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hotel-workers-union-launches-rescue-package-for-luxury-hotelsResearch by LHMU, the hotel workers’ union, reveals a crisis in luxury hotels with devastating staff turnover levels, record injury rates, dangerous workloads, bullying by management and Australia’s biggest number of low paid workers. These factors threaten the growth and reputation of Australian tourism.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/hotel-workers-union-launches-rescue-package-for-luxury-hotels2008-03-11 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-union-on-abc-learning-centres-operation-in-australiaLouise Tarrant, National Secretary of LHMU the childcare union today commented on ABC Learning share market situation.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/childcare-union-on-abc-learning-centres-operation-in-australia2008-02-27 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/new-data-shows-melbourne2019s-intensive-care-ambulance-service-is-in-meltdownNew ambulance data reveals that there have been almost 130 occasions when MICA, Melbourne’s intensive care ambulance service, was suspended or downgraded over the last six months due to a critical shortage of elite MICA paramedics.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/new-data-shows-melbourne2019s-intensive-care-ambulance-service-is-in-meltdown2008-02-18 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/turning-point-for-a-nation-letter-from-lhmus-louise-tarrantThis is a momentous week in Australia’s history – a new Rudd Labor Government sworn in, an historic apology to the Stolen Generation and the introduction into Parliament of legislation to wind back WorkChoices.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/turning-point-for-a-nation-letter-from-lhmus-louise-tarrant2008-02-14 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-members-add-their-voices-to-the-australian-parliamentary-apology-to-the-stolen-generationOn the eve of the Australian Parliamentary apology to the Stolen Generation, LHMU National Secretary, Louise Tarrant, put on record the Union’s support for the apology to the Stolen Generation.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/lhmu-members-add-their-voices-to-the-australian-parliamentary-apology-to-the-stolen-generation2008-02-12 00:00:00http://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/national-tourism-accreditation-system-flag-for-falling-service-standardsLHMU, the union representing tourism workers, has cast doubt on the ability of the tourism industry to comply with a tourism industry accreditation system without drastic and immediate measures to fix its labour market failure.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/national-tourism-accreditation-system-flag-for-falling-service-standards2008-01-20 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cheap-guest-workers-wont-fix-tasmanias-tourism-problemsTasmanian Tourism Council Chief Simon Currant's call to import Asian workers will not solve the complex problems of Tasmania's hospitality industry says the LHMU, the hospitality Union.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/cheap-guest-workers-wont-fix-tasmanias-tourism-problems2007-12-20 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/joining-lhmuToday with great sadness I learned the news of Bernie Banton's passing. He was a hero and an inspiration to every worker in this country. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/joining-lhmu2007-12-12 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/chubb-security-guards-face-2-000-pay-cutChubb Security is pushing a non-union agreement on 1,500 low-paid NSW guards that would cut pay by up to $2,000 a year.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/chubb-security-guards-face-2-000-pay-cut2007-12-04 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/mal-brough-blocks-questions-on-coalitions-childcare-policy-at-conferenceThe Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Services has blocked questioning of his representative, Senator Kay Patterson, on the Coalition's policy at a major national conference on children's services.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/mal-brough-blocks-questions-on-coalitions-childcare-policy-at-conference2007-11-19 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/national-childcare-crisis-skills-and-pay-of-workers-criticalImproving training and wages of childcare workers is critical to fixing the national crisis in quality standards says the LHMU, the union which represents Australia's early childhood workers.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/national-childcare-crisis-skills-and-pay-of-workers-critical2007-11-16 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/real-wages-go-backwards-under-work-choices-harvester-decision-anniversaryA new ACTU analysis shows that the award wages for more than a million low paid workers have gone backwards by up to $15.67 a week — or $814 a year — in real terms under the Howard Govt’s Work Choices.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/real-wages-go-backwards-under-work-choices-harvester-decision-anniversary2007-11-13 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/coalition2019s-childcare-election-policy-ignores-crisisLHMU -the children’s services union, says today’s announcement by John Howard of the Coalition’s childcare policy does nothing to address the widely recognised crisis in childcare quality standards.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/coalition2019s-childcare-election-policy-ignores-crisis2007-11-13 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/national-childcare-leaders-unite-to-identify-crisis-in-quality-standards-acrossThe LHMU hosted a Childcare Summit of peak childcare bodies and leading early childhood academics in Sydney on 2 November in response to the crisis in childcare quality standards.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/national-childcare-leaders-unite-to-identify-crisis-in-quality-standards-across2007-11-12 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 00:00:00http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/national-childcare-leaders-say-labor-is-showing-leadership-on-childcareA Summit of peak childcare bodies and academics today announced the Labor Party has taken the lead from the Coalition on childcare policies announced in the 2007 election campaign.http://www.lhmu.org.au/news/national-childcare-leaders-say-labor-is-showing-leadership-on-childcare2007-11-05 00:00:00