Topic
The role of professional federations in ensuring Australian workers are provided with safe and secure workplace environments
Instructions
Reading:
Hearn, M., & Lansbury, R. 2006, ‘Reworking Citizenship: Renewing Workplace Rights and Social Citizenship in Australia’, Labour & Industry: a journal of the social and economic relations of work, 17:1, 85-99.
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Industrial Relations and Respectful Relationships – Q&A (1:05:26)
What role do professional federations have in ensuring Australian workers are provided with safe and secure workplace environments?
Answer preview
Labor movements, officially called professional federations have always taken charge of protecting working Australians from workplace injuries, illnesses or even preventable deaths. Professional federations have formed strong ties with other stakeholders on fighting for the rights of workers through collective bargaining. In short, these federations act as the unified voice of workers in matters of safety and healthy in the workplace.
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