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Unions have a history of merging – that's why the new 'super union' makes sense

Written by Peter Holland, Associate Professor in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations, Monash University

Australian trade unions have always changed and merged to reflect the shifting nature of work and employment, as industries and occupations disappear or develop.

This is why it makes sense for the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) and the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union...

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Some ancient Romans got to retire with a pension at 42, but retirement’s changed a bit over the centuries
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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How Customer Education Can Drive Sales
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4 reasons our gas and electricity prices are suddenly sky-high
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Gender equity. The way things are going, we won't reach true parity until the 22nd century
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Five signs that AI is growing faster than the internet did

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Navigating Cyber Fraud After a Natural Disaster

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