The Australian Council of Trade Unions hasΒ urged a national move towards a four-day workweek, in a proposal put to the federal Labor governmentβs Economic Reform Roundtable.Β Jim McIlroyΒ reports.
productivity
The corporate media, economists and employers are complaining that productivity in Australia is too low. Some describe it as a national disaster. But is it even a problem, asks Mary Merkenich?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a roundtable of big business, unions and civil society to βsupport and shape our governmentβs growth and productivity agendaβ. History sheds light on what we expect from such a plan, writesΒ Peter Boyle.
While not all billionaires supported United States President Donald Trump, more are swinging to his side, just as governments that serve capitalist interests β including Australiaβs Labor government β are now cosying up. Peter Boyle reports.
Government action and worker solidarity areΒ key to overcoming the scourge of insecure work and ensuring pay rises keep pace with inflation and productivity improvements, argues Graham Matthews.