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Media Releases
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Need a good laugh? We've got just the ticket!
SafetyNet and Bella Union are pleased to offer free tickets to this year's Comedy @ Trades events. We'll select Six lucky OHS Reps to go to these great shows. [read more] -
VTHC warns bullying behaviours will increase in economic climate
The Victorian Trades Hall Council is warning of an increase in workplace bullying as the current economic situation puts pressure on workers to work longer and harder to safeguard their jobs. [read more] -
International RSI Day
28 February marks the 10th anniversary of International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day. It focuses on the work related causes of sprains and strains injuries.
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Free Fringe Shows @ Bella Union
Who ever said being an OHS Rep or union organiser was a thankless task? Not us! In conjunction with the wonderful people at Bella Union at Trades Hall, we are offering free tickets for Fringe shows.
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RSI Day 2008
Get serious about the prevention of RSI and other workplace injuries [read more] -
Vale Bernie Banton, a true Australian hero
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VTHC Unions Support Daffodil Day
August 24, 2007VTHC Unions Support Daffodil DayOccupational cancer needs better monitoring [read more] -
VTHC greets historic OHS Prosecution
August 9, 2007[read more]
The union movement and health and safety representatives today greeted the successful prosecution of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for ignoring a Provisional Improvement Notice issued by an OHS Representative. -
Workplace fatalities increase under harsh new work laws
April 27, 2007On International Workers Memorial Day the Victorian Trades Hall Council is deeply concerned at the massive increase in the number of people killed at work in Victoria in the past twelve months.[read more] -
AWAs an unsafe break for workers
April 17, 2007[read more]
30% of all AWAs that have been examined reveal that workers get no rest breaks during their scheduled hours of work. -
VTHC Concerned about Proposed Asbestos Laws
February 9, 2007The VTHC is alarmed with the draft asbestos regulations released for public comment by WorkSafe Victoria.[read more] -
Asbestos Awareness Week, 2006
November 17, 2006Asbestos Dust Kills is the theme for this year's Asbestos Awareness Week.[read more] -
Use WorkCover profit wisely says Trades Hall
September 22, 2006The Victoriian Trades Hall Council today welcomed the announcement by the Victorian WorkCover Authority of another positive financial performance.[read more]