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The United Services Union (ver.di) is in the middle of several rounds of collective bargaining in the areas it organises. The first was the collective bargaining round at the Post/DHL, which ended on 14 March with a mediocre agreement, despite the fact that the employer, Deutsche Post group had made more profits than ever before.

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce will end his 15-year stint in charge of the national airline with an extraordinary last pay day, which depending on some share market conditions could be up to $24million.

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The national airline has upped its entry level wage to $30 per hour.

Israels political crisis escalated on Monday as the countrys largest trade union announced a historic strike shutting down transportation, universities, restaurants and retailers in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus planned judicial overhaul, CNN reported.

With potential workplace changes coming to the gig economy, workers argue they are already treated as employees with none of the benefits

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Israels political crisis escalated on Monday as the countrys largest trade union announced a "historic" strike shutting down transportation, universities, restaurants and retailers in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus planned judicial overhaul, CNN reported. World News | Israeli Missions on Worldwide Strike Against PM Netanyahus Judicial Overhaul.

Several other public service unions conclude 7.5% agreement with government, but NEHAWU says deal for previous year must be finalised first.