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Thousands rally in Melbourne for equal pay
Thousands rally in Melbourne for equal pay - 08 June 2011
AEU members were among the thousands of disability and community workers who rallied around Australia today as part of a national day of action for equal pay. » more...

Past the first hurdle in equal pay case
Past the first hurdle in equal pay case - 17 May 2011
In a landmark equal pay decision, Fair Work Australia has recognised the pay gap between community and disability sector workers and their public sector colleagues but has delayed making a final decision on wages. » more...

Backflip Baillieu breaks second pledge with threats to low-paid disability workers
Backflip Baillieu breaks second pledge with threats to low-paid disability workers - 22 March 2011
In a second somersault, Ted Baillieu has betrayed disability and community sector workers by threatening to cut jobs and services to meet the outcome of an equal pay case. » more...

Pay disability workers what they are worth, AEU tells hearing
Pay disability workers what they are worth, AEU tells hearing - 16 February 2011
Many disability workers perform work comparable to that of special school teachers while being paid much less, AEU's Brian Henderson has told a Fair Work Australia hearing. » more...

Baillieu urged to fund equal pay for disability sector
Baillieu urged to fund equal pay for disability sector - 15 December 2010
The State Government must agree to meet the outcome of the equal pay case for disability and community workers, Mary Bluett told a rally for pay equity today. » more...

Day of Action for Equal Pay Rally - Wednesday December 15
Day of Action for Equal Pay Rally - Wednesday December 15 - 09 December 2010
AEU members will join disability and community workers to rally for equal pay after the Federal Government's slap in the face to low paid workers in their pay equity case. » more...

Major win for AEU Wake Up Pay Up campaign as Brumby commits to funding
Major win for AEU Wake Up Pay Up campaign as Brumby commits to funding - 21 June 2010
The AEU Wake Up Pay Up campaign has had a major win with Premier John Brumby announcing he will deliver Fair Work Australia's decision on our claim for disability workers. » more...

Day of Action
Day of Action - 15 June 2010
Pictures from the June 10 Day of Action — members show their support both at the rally and in the workplace. » more...

Thousands rally for equal pay
Thousands rally for equal pay - 10 June 2010
The AEU was among the many union and community groups, peak bodies and community workers who rallied today as part of a national day of action in the Equal Pay campaign. » more...

National Day of Action on Thursday
National Day of Action on Thursday - 07 June 2010
A reminder to AEU members who are free that the National Day of Action for Equal Pay is this Thursday 10 June, starting at 11am at Federation Square. Those attending are asked to wear red. » more...


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