casual labour

The Australian Council of Trade Unions has welcomedΒ Labor’s plan to giveΒ casualΒ workersΒ the option of permanent work rights. Others sayΒ more needs to be done to resolve the β€œcasual problem”. Jim McIlroy reports.

Workers at Downer Group’s Pakenham East Rail Depot and Stabling Yard, who have been on strike for secure jobs, are yet to settle a new enterprise agreement.Β Sue Bolton reports.