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Issue No. 136 | 17 May 2002 |
Modern Labour
Interview: Licking the Wounds Industrial: The Accidental Tourist Unions: Stars And Stripes International: The Un-Promised Land History: Mate Against Mate Politics: Reith's Gong Poetry: You've Got a Friend Review: War on Terror: Now Showing Satire: Burmese Regime Makes Genuine Commitment To Pretence Of Change
Solidarity In The Post To East Timor Workers Call Abbott On Democracy Bluff Wran Tells MPs: Talk to Unions Family First on Conference Agenda Cole Commission Declares Paper War Budget Attacks Retirement Incomes PSA Challenges Carr�s Secrecy Shield Welfare Staff Strike Out At Harrassment Fake Notes Expose Government as Tax Cheat Labor Faces Acid Test on Asylum Seekers New Project Encourages Cultural Exchanges Bush�s Western Saharan War And Oil Deal
The Soapbox The Locker Room Bosswatch Postcard Week in Review
More May Day Hate Mail What Women Want Chucking a Wobbly Is Caustic Costello the Despot of Despair? East Timor: Independent Or Mendicant?
Labor Council of NSW |
News Della Ups DIR Inspectorate
Industrial Relations Minister John Della Bosca says the new positions will lift the inspectorate to 56 fulltime positions. "The department will be able to conduct more compliance campaigns in high risk industries, occupations and regional areas," Mr Della Bosca says. The move follows a concerted union push for greater workplace enforcement, spearheaded by the CFMEU and TCFUA. Industrial relations inspectors are responsible for the enforcement of NSW industrial laws, including minimum conditions of employment, record keeping, the provision of annual leave and other entitlements. "Rather than simply responding to problems, we're helping employees and employers work together to identify and head off potential disputes before they arise," Mr Della Bosca says.
"The Department will place greater emphasis on preventative activities such as industry targeting campaigns, and will be better placed to provide immediate access to expert assistance." The new inspectors are undertaking six months of intensive training, including on-the-job instruction. They will initially focus on individual complaints, freeing up more experienced staff to take advice and assistance out to the workplace. The appointments run counter to a federal approach where issues like immigration, tax evasion and freedom of association are largely left to unions to police where they are capable.
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