News & Views
Media Releases
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Charter demands dignity and respect for OHS reps
7 November 2003: A draft Charter that defines the role, rights and activities of union health and safety representatives has been developed by the VTHC OHS unit and affiliated unions. [read more] -
West Gate workers remembered, 2003
16 October 2003: Many gathered at the site of Australia's worst industrial tragedy, the West Gate Bridge, yesterday to remember the 35 workers who lost their lives 33 years ago. [read more] -
$30,000 fine for discrimination on OHS grounds justified
8 September, 2003 Trucking company Boylan Distribution Services, found guilty on 29 July of the illegal dismissal of driver Brian Davies after he raised safety concerns, was today fined $30,000 plus costs. [read more] -
Tune in and turn down the volume at work - VTHC says
23 August 2003: Workers are being encouraged to speak up about excessive noise in their workplaces during Hearing Awareness Week. [read more] -
Tribute to Union OHS Officer
8 August 2003: Peter Livy, CEPU Plumbing Division OHS Officer for over 12 years, was paid special tribute for his passion, pride and devotion for OHS at the annual Construction Safety Industry Night. [read more] -
OHS reps "speak up" at union campaign launch
4 August 2003: Victorian unions will urge workers to "Speak Up Together" for health and safety following a campaign launch in Melbourne. [read more] -
VTHC campaign launch demands more rights for reps
4 August 2004: Being a union member and speaking up collectively is the most effective way for workers to be heard on OHS issues. [read more] -
Unions welcome court decision
July 30 2003 Victorian unions welcomed a landmark decision in the Sunshine Magistrates Court yesterday finding trucking company Boylan Distribution Services guilty of the illegal dismissal of driver Brian Davies, after he raised safety concerns. [read more] -
Outworker campaigner moves on
11 June 2003: Annie Delaney began working for the TCFUA in 1994 on a national multilingual information campaign for homebased outworkers in the garment industry and has since worked to implement a broad union agenda to improve the working lives of outworkers. [read more] -
CPSU condemns proposed changes to the Commonwealth OHS Act
10 July 2003: Simon Cocker, CPSU Tasmanian Regional Secretary and a Commissioner on the Comcare Board: proposed changes to the Commonwealth OHS Act would lead to a reduction in health and safety for thousands of workers in the public sector. [read more] -
Nurse Awarded Order of Australia
27 June 2003: Elizabeth Langford, who has worked tirelessly for over a decade to prevent what happened to her happening to other nurses, was rewarded with an Order of Australia on June 9th, 2003. [read more] -
Three deaths too many - regulate now says VTHC
25 June 2003: The VTHC is demanding the immediate implementation of WorkSafe prevention of falls regulations following the deaths of three Melbourne workers in less than two weeks. [read more] -
Union to test soil for deadly chemicals
25 June 2003: The CFMEU to conduct soil testing at Yarram for chemical residuals from sprays used to control noxious weeds in the 1970's, after health concerns from former workers' families [read more] -
OHS reps website turns ONE today
19 June 2003: The OHS reps website is one year old!! [read more] -
The Future of Work
17 June 2003: An ACTU commissioned study of major workforce trends has made some disturbing discoveries, including a dramatic increase in casual work. [read more] -
VTHC welcomes new WorkSafe campaign - with qualifications
16 June 2003: VTHC welcomes WorkSafe ad campaign promoting discussion of OHS issues. [read more] -
ACTU Reactivate OHS Seminar
19 May 2003: Struggling safety reps can look forward to a big boost in support from unions, following resolutions adopted at an ACTU seminar emphasising the importance of reps as partners in the union business of securing safer workplaces. [read more] -
Work that Hurts - International RSI Awareness Day
27 February: Tomorrow is International RSI Awareness Day and the Victorian Trades Hall Council is holding a free seminar to highlight the issue. [read more] -
VTHC welcomes first step on bullying
19 February 2003: The launch of the WorkSafe Guidance Note on Prevention of Bullying and Violence at Work has been welcomed by Victorian unions as an important first step in addressing the problem. [read more]