WORKPLACE RELATIONS: New laws exploit vulnerable employees*

The Howard Government’s Work Choices legislation has isolated individuals in the workplace and put them at a disadvantage when bargaining with powerful employers, argues Tim Cannon, a former union organiser.Since the passing of the Work Choices amendment to the federal Workplace Relations Act, the controversial legislation has rarely been absent from the headlines.While many employers have approached the changes cautiously, it is worthwhile noting the response of the labour movement. After langu…

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