UniversityΒ of Sydney NTEUΒ members told Jim McIlroy on the picket line that the βbig battleβ is with a management that wants to βtake away long-standing staff rights and entitlementsβ.
permanent work
Workers at Downer Groupβs 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.
Making employees feel insecure and in permanent competition for continuing work is one well-worn pathway for ensuring workplaces are compliant, wages stay low and conditions are minimal, writes Pip Hinman.