Tag: Leigh Shears
Voice activist Noel Pearson joining Newcastle Walk for Yes
In a coup for Hunter Workers, Voice to Parliament activist Noel Pearson will join Newcastle’s Walk for Yes this weekend.
Hunter Workers to sing Voice anthem at Walk for Yes
Expect to hear the words of John Farnham’s popular anthem belting out across the Newcastle CBD this weekend.
Newcastle Foreshore event to mark lives lost at work
The community is invited to gather at the Workers Memorial plaque to remember those who have died or been injured at the workplace.
Be kind to your retail assistant this Christmas
Price hikes, staff shortages, COVID case numbers - retail staff don't deserve to cop a serve this Christmas warns Hunter Workers boss.
Newcastle TAFE teachers to walk off the job
Newcastle TAFE teachers will join state-wide industrial action today in the hope of securing better funding and security within the profession.
Hunter Workers supports striking NSW rail workers
Hunter Workers is unequivocally supporting striking NSW rail employees, as their crusade hits the region on Tuesday.
Unions, organisations welcome paid domestic violence leave
Unions and community organisations alike have welcomed the government’s introduction of 10 days paid domestic and family violence leave, claiming it’s a “game-changer”.
Hunter Workers throws support behind maritime union in GrainCorp stand-off
Hunter Workers is backing the Newcastle branch of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) in its stand-off with local company GrainCorp.
