Centre for Future Work

If business groups had their way, the lowest paid workers would now be paid $160 a week less. The FWC should ignore the fears of business groups and give those on awards and the minimum wage a decent pay rise. @GrogsGamut #OffTheCharts australiainstitute.org.au/post/if-busine…

Should non-disclosure agreements be restricted in cases of workplace sexual harassment? Read the new op ed by @PeetzDavid and Lisa Heap on what reforms need to get right. theconversation.com/should-non-dis…

My take on the latest legislation on housing affordability that passed as part of the mad rush in the Senate this week. More housing policy that will do nothing while the housing crisis gets worse. australiainstitute.org.au/post/two-new-h…

We have released a new report today from @CntrFutureWork on the economic benefits that are already visible from 🇨🇦's new $10-a-day national early learning & child care (ELCC) program: centreforfuturework.ca/wp-content/upl… #cdnpoli #cdnecon /2

Today is Go Home on Time Day. Our report shows the Right to Disconnect laws have helped, but the average worker is still doing 3.6 hours of unpaid overtime each week. #auspol Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/go-home-o…

Our research finds Australian workers are performing $91 billion worth of unpaid overtime. See our latest Go Home on Time Day report: gohomeontimeday.org

Tomorrow is Go Home On Time Day! We use this day to show the extent of unpaid overtime in Australia. Visit gohomeontimeday.org.au and use our unpaid overtime calculator to see how much of your time is stolen. #auspol

Wages grew by 3.5% on the past year - more than CPI. But CPI doesn't include mortgages. When you include those real wages are still falling. As @daverr01 notes, an avge FT worker on $90k in 2021 is now $8,000 worse off #OffTheCharts Time to cut rates! australiainstitute.org.au/post/wages-are…

@DrFionaMac And that concludes our fascinating webinar on artificial intelligence in the workplace! In case you missed it, a recording will be posted on Youtube and our website. For details about upcoming webinars, visit australiainstitute.org.au/events/webinar…

@DrFionaMac Workers must see a productivity dividend from the introduction of effective AI, either through increased wages or reduced hours, says Nicole McPherson. "AI is projected to make 20% efficiency improvements, which perfectly matches our demand for a 4 day work week!"

We are LIVE for our Centre for Future Work webinar on on the rapid spread of artificial intelligence into Australian workplaces, with Rebecca Fawcett (@CPSUnion), Nicole McPherson (@FSU_Australia) & @DrFionaMac. There is still time to join us: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The annual Canadian Labour International Film Festival is underway! Today only, people can view (and vote for) their favourite films online here: watch.eventive.org/cliff2024/play…. We're proud to enter our @CntrFutureWork animated short, 'Having a Say at your Job'. #canlab /2

Whatever 🇨🇦 biz wants, it now demands 2x louder, cuz of…Trump! Goldy Hyder would restrict strikes & uncap oil sands pollution as insurance against Trump tariffs. But there's no connection between those things! Get ready 🇨🇦: Trumpism is contagious ctvnews.ca/business/busin… #cdnpoli

Other countries have already had multiple rate cuts (3 or 4 in some cases). The RBA says it won't cut until its "trimmed mean" measure is "sustainably" at 2.5%, which might not happen for another year. But trimmed mean is NOT its statutory target, and Australians can't wait.

Inflation is within-target-zone and falling, yet RBA won't cut rates. Other central banks are cutting quickly, but the RBA's perverse ideological inflexibility is amplifying the pain felt by working people. Our @JimboStanford explains for @TheNewDailyAu: thenewdaily.com.au/finance/2024/1…

What does artificial intelligence mean for jobs, workers’ rights, privacy, union activity, and more? Will proposed regulation be good enough to guarantee "safe and responsible AI"? Webinar registration is free: Sign up at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist….