Queensland Council of Unions

Our Workers' Psychological Support Service is available to all Queensland workers who have been psychologically injured through work, or who have developed a mental health issue arising from the impact of a physical workplace injury. For support contact 1800 370 732

This week we ventured south across the border to train a new batch of Health and Safety Representatives at Port Macquarie Hospital. If you don't have health and safety reps in your workplace visit the link in comments and we can support you to excercise your safety rights at work now! #safeworkcollege #oursafetyrightsatwork

If Crisafulli is elected in Queensland he will be over-ruled by Dutton and Queenslanders will be left paying the bills for an ideological nuclear plan that will see electricity costs increase, new taxes, won't be ready for decades and still only provide less than 4% of the electricity required (yes, you will still be relying on renewables!) #fightingforqueenslanders #notonukes

Sign the petition saying NO to Nuclear Power in Queensland Now! This week the LNP announced their plan to build two nuclear power plants in Queensland despite evidence that the costs far outweigh any benefits Nuclear power stations are money pits: For instance, the cost of the Point Hinkley flagship nuclear project in south-west England has skyrocketed from $17.2 billion in 2007 to $92.6 billion this year. Everywhere else around the world nuclear power plants are being shut down. Germany switched off its last three nuclear plants in 2023. Sign the petition telling LNP No to Nuclear Power in Queensland now! (link in comments)

There is growing momentum to enshrine paid reproductive leave in the Fair Work Act (2009). Building on the momentum in the private sector, the Queensland Government has committed to introducing 10 days of paid reproductive leave for public service workers before September year. In this report, the Mckell Institute call for twelve days (one day per calendar month) of paid reproductive leave to be included in the Fair Work Act. Link to report in comments. #itsforeverybody #fightingforqueenslanders

We're Fighting for Queenslanders to have Good Jobs and Decent Work - but what does that really mean? When we talk about Decent Work, we're talking about Queenslanders having access to jobs, living wages, safe work, and secure work. Access to jobs means all Queenslanders can secure employment, with a living wage and safe work environment. To achieve this, we need a government who will work proactively with unions and companies to ensure industries that are changing (like the energy sector) don’t leave workers or community behind. It means investing in sustainable industries that have a positive impact on the broader economy. Visit our website (link in comments) to sign up to our campaign! #fightingforqueenslanders

The introduction of the ‘Respect at Work Bill’ today is a milestone moment for Queensland workers. These reforms will provide greater protections for working people in our community. Legislation that fights against harmful discrimination, in particular directed towards queer people, women, First Nations people and others most at risk from sexual harassment and discrimination, makes good sense. #fightingforqueenslanders #respect@work

New health and safety laws give workers more rights and powers to improve your workplace, including the right for newly elected Health and Safety Reps to choose what training provider they go to for HSR training. Follow the link in comments to register to attend an information session at a time that works for you! #oursafetyrightsatwork

Today's budget means working Queenslanders will benefit from the highest real wage growth of any state in Australia over the next 12 months. - Free electricity - Cheaper public transport - Discounted Vehicle Registration - Big investment in health and education - Investment in early childhood learning and support - Investment in infrastructure and jobs All while still delivering a surplus! These kinds of budgets are only made possible by having a government that is willing to make big mining companies pay their fair share! #fightingforqueenslanders #costofliving #qldbudget24

CALLING ALL HSRs! - changes to Work Health and Safety laws in Queensland give Health and Safety Representatives more rights and powers to improve your workplace. Follow the link in comments to register to attend an information session at a time that works for you! #oursafetyrightsatwork