A fair go was stripped from NSW workers on 19 June 2012 when the NSW Liberal Government cut back the Workers Compensation system. Unions NSW is declaring 19 June 2014 ‘Fair Go for Workers Compensation Day’. On this day, invite your neighbours over for a cup of tea and a lamington or hold a morning […]
For the past two years, workers and their unions have placed pressure on the NSW Liberal Government to reverse the cruel cuts they made to workers compensation in 2012. It looks like the Government is starting to listen. On 28 April they announced they might consider changing some aspects of their workers compensation cuts. Now is the […]
You are invited to attend the International Day of Mourning Service to honour those who have lost their lives at work. The service will take place on Monday, 28 April 2014, 11.45am for 12noon, Reflection Park*, Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour (*between Novotel Rockford Hotel and opposite Sydney Entertainment Centre) The service will be followed […]
A new project launched yesterday will offer NSW residents much needed support to address alcohol-related harms in their communities. A one-year pilot, the Alcohol Community Action Project (ACAP), will also provide the NSW Government with a model for a future, government-funded Community Defenders Office. Jointly funded by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), and […]
Unions are making submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the functions of WorkCover. Nurses and midwives are encouraged to make a brief submission to the Inquiry by telling a quick story about their experiences with Work Health and Safety, Workers Compensation or dealing with WorkCover. The enquiry closes today (Friday 17 January 2014) and you should […]
On 16 December the NSW Government put out a new Regulation regarding workers compensation medical expenses. Before the Regulation, all injured workers who were not receiving weekly payments on 1 January 2013 would be cut off medical payments from 1 January 2014. The Regulation means those of you who were due to be cut off […]
Over 2012-2013, WorkCover inspectors conducted a survey of compliance with requirements for managing risks form cytotoxic drugs. Below is a summary of their report showing, for the most part, a high level of compliance in most areas. WorkCover intends to publish the full report on their website in the near future. Download the summary: WorkCover Report: […]
Today is the fifth annual Go Home on Time Day, an initiative of the Australia Institute and beyondblue which aims to promote work-life balance and mentally healthy workplaces. Executive Director of the Australia Institute Dr Richard Denniss said it was exciting that more than 350 businesses and organisations have registered to participate and will be […]
Unions NSW is calling for nominations for the Unions NSW Safety Awards in the following award categories: Best solution to a health and safety issue (WorkCover Award) Best individual contribution to WHS (WorkCover Award) Safety Mate Award Return to work achievement award for injured workers (WorkCover Award) The Employer Prize for ‘we told you it was safe, but […]
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