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The right to a weekend was granted by an Australian court 77 years ago, sanctifying “switch-off” mode for millions of workers.

Affected customers are being contacted directly by Rex, with Virgin offering free seats for customers with Rex tickets on flights between major airports.

It comes after the union and the network failed to agree on a pay rise after several months of negotiating.

Criminal allegations against Australia’s construction union have raised questions about the link between the Labor Party and unions.

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has moved to appoint an administrator to overhaul the CFMEU for alleged criminal links.

One of Australia’s largest unions, the CFMEU, is facing multiple investigations after the Nine Network alleged criminal gang infilitration.

Two major Australian unions are calling for junior rates to be scrapped for 18 to 20 year olds, calling the lower pay rates “discriminatory”.

Thousands of Hollywood actors are joining screenwriters on strike over a pay dispute. Here’s why they say they’ve been treated unfairly.