Trade unionist and proud National President of @UnitedWorkersOz Occasional netballer, regular dogwalker. Opinions are many and mine.
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Educators like Lisa never give up. Congratulations
History is being made. This 15% pay rise announced today was hard fought and won by these brave educators. #earlyedoz
Educators like Bec have won the recognition they have long deserved
Union members across Australia are sharing what this pay rise means to them. Check what educator Bec had to say:
#earlyedoz #auspol @unionsaustralia
Today belongs every educator who stood up, spoke out and organised! There are so many! After more than a decade of sustained collective action, you have won real change.
Early childhood educators have been undervalued for far too long. Now union members in early learning have won a huge payrise!
#ozearlyed @unionsaustralia
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Jo Schofield retweeted
From July 1 low-paid workers on Federal awards will see the benefits of the Albanese Labor Government’s tax cut, energy rebate and the union-won 3.75 per cent pay rise.
#auspol @unionsaustralia
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Jo Schofield retweeted
Almost everyone works in a job where most will get a bigger tax cut due to the changes to Stage 3.
That is not the politics of envy, class warfare, or hurting aspiration.
It's about being fair.
@grogsgamut #OffTheCharts
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Jo Schofield retweeted
Breaking news! Labor, with support from David Pocock, Jacqui Lambie, The Greens, and Lydia Thorpe, is set to pass major parts of the Closing the Loopholes Bill today. This is a monumental step forward in workers' rights. #auspol #ausunions
Peta Murphy was exceptional, always standing for truth, justice and with workers, always there when needed. Love to all partner, her family and those closest to her. Vale
"Smart, principled, humble, hard working and kind. A beautiful human who cared deeply about working people." - @sallymcmanus
The ACTU would like to pay our respects to Peta Murphy and send our love to her friends and family at this difficult time.
Jo Schofield retweeted
BUT the fines for the Canberra business are way below wage theft penalties available in Closing Loopholes bill currently not supported by @DavidPocock.
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Jo Schofield retweeted
And the seven brave workers who stood together in their union and held their bosses to account are still waiting five years later for justice in this case.
@DavidPocock
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Jo Schofield retweeted
"Business has too much power, whilst workers continue to suffer," UWU National President @SchofieldJo said today. "It is time for Senator @DavidPocock to listen closely to the most vulnerable in his community.”
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Jo Schofield retweeted
REVEALED: fines sought of $220,000 and $40,000 for a director and manager in one of Australia's worst cases of wage theft.
#auspol @unionsaustralia @UnionsACT @DavidPocock
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Jo Schofield retweeted
Excellent to see the length of Australia’s national Paid Parental Leave scheme extended and a reserved allocation for non-birthing parents. Proud to have played a part (with @sammostyn and other WEET colleagues) in recommending this change to federal government 😎💃🏽⭐️👇🏽 – at Sydney, New South Wales
Beautiful words @thomasmayo23 and a testament to your courage and leadership
Analysis: The movement that follows the Voice
My article in today’s Saturday Paper, following a week of silence.
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Jo Schofield retweeted
HAPPENING NOW: Dairy Strike Making History
Victorian dairy workers have commenced a 48 hour STRIKE. Workers are sick and tired of being milked for all they’re worth by big dairy companies! Time's up - workers need a fair pay offer! #ausions #DairyStrike
Jo Schofield retweeted
Thank you, friends, for sending your love & care in this sad time.
Thank you to the many thousands of volunteers for taking action. You were part of an unprecedented movement that will continue on toward justice for First Nations people.
The below statement went out last night. – at Sydney, New South Wales
Jo Schofield retweeted
Today, we celebrate a groundbreaking win for early childhood education and care sector unions! The Fair Work Commission has granted the application to bargain across 64 employers, covering educators, teachers, and staff in over 500 centres nationwide. #UnionStrong
Jo Schofield retweeted
The only fighting I’m doing is for a better future for all Australians, using words, patience, understanding and acts of love and solidarity.
I want this to go viral: I’m sending my heartfelt thanks to all who are helping to make this possible by deciding to vote ‘Yes’ with us. – at Hobart, Tasmania
Jo Schofield retweeted
More than 1000 workers at our largest poultry producer, Inghams, will strike this Friday to win a fair pay rise. Despite Inghams soaring profits, many are only earning around $25 an hour.
Read the full story (paywall):
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#ausunions #auspol
Fantastic to see @UnitedWorkersOz members speaking out in support of safe and secure jobs for all! @unionsaustralia
Casual, gig, contract, labour hire, insecure workers. Workers who’ve had their wages stolen. Family members who’ve had their loved ones killed at work. All in Canberra to see the Closing Loopholes Bill introduced to Parliament by @Tony_Burke and call for it to be passed.
