Bernie Smith

[UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion]

🎉🇦🇺 Union win! Around 500,000 young workers in Australia will get a pay rise thanks to a steadfast campaign by our commerce affiliate @SDA. The country's Fair Work Commission ruled that workers aged between 18 and 20 in retail, fast food and pharmacy will progressively receive the full adult rate of pay, ending a long-standing system of discounted “junior rates”.

SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer, who also serves as UNI President, said: “Eighteen-year-olds are adults. They struggle with the same cost of living pressures as every other adult. They do not receive a discount on their rent or the petrol they buy to get to work just because they happen to be 18. Now they will be paid the same as other adults.”

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[UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion]

After years of campaigning led by the country's largest retail and service union - UA Zensen - Japan is set to introduce a groundbreaking law to protect service workers from violence by customers. Now, new government guidance - released ahead of the law coming into force in October - advises employers on how to put it into practice.

"For retail workers on the frontline, this is real progress. It sends a clear message that abuse is not part of the job, and that employers and governments have a responsibility to protect workers," said UNI's Head of Commerce, Mathias Bolton. "UA Zensen have shown what can be achieved through commitment and sustained advocacy."

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[UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion]

‼️ Amazon claims it’s “Earth’s best employer.” Then spends $26M fighting workers who want a voice.

You can’t be “the best employer” and anti-worker at the same time.

#MakeAmazonPay

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[UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion]

We join the @ituc in calling for solidarity with workers and trade unions in Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion. See how you can help below: ⬇️

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[Senator Tony Sheldon @TonySheldonNSW]

Amazon will do just about anything to polish its image - except, of course, provide its warehouse workers with fair pay, decent conditions, or any respect.

[UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion]

When Amazon attacks the rights of workers anywhere, it's a call to action for workers everywhere.

Solidarity with @UniforTheUnion workers in Delta, BC, fighting for a fair collective agreement. Together, we'll #MakeAmazonPay!

[UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion]

"At the end of the day, Amazon broke the law again, got caught red-handed, has to pay over a million dollars."

Solidarity w/@UniforTheUnion workers organizing in B.C. They're finally getting the pay bump #Amazon gave non-union warehouses.
#MakeAmazonPay
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[UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion]

🇦🇺 Australian parliamentarians are joining workers and unions to send a clear message to Amazon: enough is enough. It’s time to #MakeAmazonPay.

[UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion]

🚨 Big win for workers in 🇦🇺! Unions won an ethical conduct clause blocking companies guilty of union-busting from public contracts. Congratulations @SDAunion!

A model for the world! #MakeAmazonPay

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[Chris Minns @ChrisMinnsMP]

Statement from the NSW Premier.

[Bernie Smith @BernieSmith16]

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[Bernie Smith @BernieSmith16]

#MakeAmazonPay fair taxes. This week in Australia the “Taxation (Multinational - Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Imposition Bill passed. A small step to make companies like Amazon pay fairer taxes.

[Bernie Smith @BernieSmith16]

This Black Friday think before you click the link. Amazon is not a good corporate citizen. Make Amazon pay fair taxes. Make Amazon pay attention to worker safety. Make Amazon listen to workers collective voices. #MakeAmazonPay

[Bernie Smith @BernieSmith16]

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[Chris Minns @ChrisMinnsMP]

ANZAC Day is the only Public Holiday with half-day trading restrictions. So we're changing that.

It means veterans and their families can commemorate the day without having to run off to work at 1PM.

It just makes sense.

[Chris Minns @ChrisMinnsMP]

We’ve officially passed new laws that can give police the power to scan people for knives in crowded areas like shopping centres and train stations.

[SDA Union @SDAunion]

Big news for young workers today !

The SDA is filing our application in the Fair Work Commission to remove junior rates for 18 & 19 year old workers in retail, fast food & pharmacy.

Our message is clear: if you’re of adult age you should be paid an adult wage.

[Dean D'Angelo @dean_dangelo]

#Breaking
UNION WIN: Vic Premier @JacintaAllanMP today announced new laws to be introduced that increase the penalties for customer abuse and violence.

Congratulations to all of the @SDAunion members who have campaigned for years for these new laws 💪#NoOneDeservesAServe #NODAS

[SDA Union @SDAunion]

Our statement on yesterday’s tragedy at Bondi Junction.

[Australian Retailers Association (ARA) @retailaustralia]

The Easter message is clear: Retail workers deserve to feel safe at work. Be respectful and kind to retail workers.

ARA CEO Paul Zahra joined NSW Minister Sophie Cotsis, Bernie Smith from the SDA, Safework NSW and frontline retail workers to address this issue.