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Hunter Workers condemns the NSW Government's attack on rights of injured workers
Hunter Workers Delegates condemns the move by the NSW Labor Government and NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s attack on the rights of injured workers.
May 21


NSW Workers Compensation is under attack, and we need your help
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has proposed drastic cost-cutting reforms to Workers Comp that will strip back the rights of workers.
May 19


It’s time to end the privatisation of our region’s bus network
Keolis Downer has left commuters and bus drivers worse off. We stand with the Rail Tram and Bus Union & Newcastle councillors calling for the state government to take back control of the region's bus network
May 12


Our Union Towns voted to keep our Liberal Free Zone
In 2025 we set out to defend our achievements, workplace protections, our public services, and the vulnerable in our communities.
May 5


Going nuclear will decimate regional jobs and block billions in investment
The Coalition’s push for nuclear will kill 42,000 full time jobs and deprive regional communities of $68 billion in economic activity.
Apr 14


Annual wage rise from Same Job, Same Pay to exceed $1 billion
Same Job, Same Pay has delivered $1 billion in annual pay rises, according to a new report from McKell Institute.
Apr 11


The Coalition let the Hunter down and they'll do it again
This week Peter Dutton dropped in for quick press conference before jetting off again.
Apr 4
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