Links
Below is a list of websites that members can use to find information on a range of work related topics. You will find all you need to know about the Federal and State industrial systems and conditions of employment, Australian and international Occupational Health and Safety, service providers linked to the NUW, State and union bodies, and plenty more.
Awards and Agreements
Wagenet
A Federal Government website that gives details on a range of Awards and Agreements. The sites features Agreements registered under the Federal system, and is particularly useful for members in Victoria and the Territories.
Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC)
The AIRC website details the Commission's work as the major regulator of the employment relationship.
The site has details of Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and other Orders - including Safety Net decisions.
NSW Office of Industrial Relations
A NSW Government site with information on its State system of Awards and Agreements.
Industrial Relations Victoria
Although Victorian workers are governed by Federal laws, the Industrial Relations Victoria site has plenty of information for employees, including the Victorian Government's response to the Howard Government's laws.
Queensland Wageline
Run by the Department of Industrial Relations in Queensland, this site gives details of the Queensland Industrial system.
SafeWork SA
This site provides a range of information on the South Australian industrial system, including employment conditions and other workplace rights.
Wageline West Australia
This site is run by the West Australian Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, and features a section on how the Howard Government’s IR laws will impact on WA employees.
Tasmanian Wages and Conditions
This site provides contact information for Tasmanian employees worried about the Howard Government’s IR laws.
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Australian Occupational Health and Safety
Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council
A Federal Government website detailing the national OH&S framework.
WorkSafe Victoria
A comprehensive site from the Victorian WorkCover Authority about health and safety at work.
WorkCover NSW
Run by the State Government, this site details the OH&S system in New South Wales.
Queensland Workplace Health and Safety
Within the Department of Industrial Relations, the Workplace Health and Safety site provides information on the Queensland system.
WorkCover South Australia
This site details the OH&S scheme for the South Australian community, while also promoting workplace health and safety.
WorkSafe West Australia
This new site has a wealth of information on the WA OH&S system.
WorkCover Tasmania
This Tasmanian Government site has information on OH&S, compensation, rehabilitation, as well as a variety of ‘hot topics'.
ACT WorkCover
Click above for information on the ACT’s OH&S system.
NT WorkSafe
This site has plenty of information for Territory workers regarding safety on the job.
OHS Rep
OHS Rep is a new resource for Reps, put together by the Victorian Trades Hall Council's OHS Unit.
International Sites
International Labour Organisation (ILO)
The ILO is the major world body for the promotion of working rights for employees all over the globe. The site contains information in ILO Conventions which countries such as Australia have signed, research, statistics, and other publications, as well as updates on worker’s rights across the world.
International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF)
 The IUF is an international federation of 336 unions in 120 countries. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the Federation website has all the latest information on union camapigns and victories from across the globe.
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU)
The NZCTU site has plenty of information for any members keen to check up on the issues facing their fellow workers across the Tasman.
Trades Union Congress (TUC)
The TUC is the United Kingdom's peak employee body. Their website has information on UK unions, as well as research and publications on a variety of industrial issues.
Hazards Magazine
Based in the United Kingdom, this magazine discusses OH&S issues from across the globe, with a focus on employee health and safety.
UK Health and Safety Executive
This site contains information about the UK Government’s Health and Safety watchdog.
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
This site is run by the European Union and contains information on OH&S throughout Europe.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Run by the Canadian Government, the site provides information and advice about OH&S.
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Union Services
LUCRF Super
 LUCRF Super is the industry super fund for the majority of NUW members. Call 1300 130 780 or visit the LUCRF Super site for more information about the fund.
LUI
NUW members benefit through the union's own general insurance brokers, Labour Union Insurance (LUI). Click above to see the range of products on offer, including Safety Net Insurance, Journey Accident Insurance as well as Home, Vehicle and Travel Insurance.
TDT Australia
TDT Australia is the Transport and Logistics Skills Industry Council. The Council aims to ensure the availability of training to meet the needs of the transport and logistics industry – an industry which employs thousands of NUW members.
UnionShopper
Union Shopper is a union-owned discount shopping service for NUW members. From cars to white goods, UnionShopper can help you get a bargain.
Members Equity
'The workers' bank' provides fairer banking products for union members, ranging from loans to credit cards, and from savings to transaction accounts.
Virtual Communities
The Virtual Communities site is dedicated to providing great value for NUW members looking to buy a computer. Simply click above to check out the latest deals.
Newskills Limited
 Newskills Limited are linked to the NUW. They are a not-for-profit organisation aimed at providing training opportunities for the Transport, Distribution and Logistics industry.
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National and State Trade Union Bodies
Your Rights at Work
The ACTU’s Your Rights at Work site is dedicated to the fight against the Howard Government’s radical IR laws.
This site has fact sheets about the laws, as well as other resource to help union members campaign against the changes.
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
The ACTU is Australia’s peak union body, and is affiliated with unions across Australia, including the NUW. It represents almost two million workers and their families.
The site has information on union activities from across Australia, as well as publications and research on the benefits of belonging to a union.
Unions NSW
Unions NSW is the peak union body for NSW employees. The site has information about events and news from NSW unions, as well as links to other worker focused sites.
Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC)
The VTHC is the peak union body in Victoria. Their website features plenty of information for union members in Victoria, including current and upcoming events and campaigns, as well as other resources.
Queensland Council of Unions (QCU)
The QCU is the State arm of the ACTU in Queensland. Click above for all the latest union events and campaigns in Queensland.
SA Unions
The SA Unions site is packed with information for NUW members in SA. For the latest on SA's campaign against Howard's IR laws, including upcoming public events, just click on the link above.
Unions WA
The Unions WA site is the number one spot to find out about union activities in the West.
Unions Tasmania
The Tasmanian union body's website has easily accesible information regarding the Howard Government's extreme IR laws.
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Political and other sites of interest
Australian Labour Party
 The ALP is Australia's oldest political party and is the political arm of the labour movement.
The ALP site has information about the party structure and how you can get involved, as well as details on Labor's policies, and media statements from Federal ALP politicians.
Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA
APHEDA is the overseas humanitarian aid agency of the ACTU.
The site has all the latest information on APHEDA's aid work in overseas countries, as well as it's current campaigns to improve workers' rights in developing countries.
ACTU Worksite for Schools
 The ACTU Worksite for Schools has lots of great information for kids about starting work for the first time. There are fact sheets, as well as help with assignments, and a question and answer section for young workers keen to learn about belonging to a union.
Melbourne Workers' Theatre
Located in Spotswood, the Theatre has existed for close to 20 years, and produces theatre for and about workers. Discounts apply for union members, so check out the website to see what's currently playing.
LaborNet
This site provides links to State Labor Councils, as well as regular updates on union activities across Australia.
Australian Centre for Industrial Relations, Research and Training (ACIRRT)
Based at the University of Sydney, ACIRRT provides research and publications on employment and industrial issues in Australia.
Australian Parliamentary Library
The Australian Parliamentary Library site is an excellent resource for anyone looking for current information on a wide variety of political, social, and economic issues. The 'research notes' within the publications section of the library is particularly useful.
Vocational Education and Training - Victorian Department of Education and Training
The Victorian State Government has recently launched a new campaign to support Vocational Education and Training. It's call 'VE&T Way to Go', and you can find out all about it through their website.
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