Today Senator Lundy launched the ’10 things new employees should know’ initiative.
The ’10 things’ project aims to better inform young people about their rights and obligations in the workplace and about where to get help when faced with an employment issue.
The fold-out business cards that were released today lists the top 10 things young workers need to know when starting a new job. The card also directs new employees to where they can get help if they run into work related problems.
“Rights at work can only be effective if you know what they are and know how to enforce them. These resources encourage young workers to find out what their rights at work are and how to get help if they need it”, Senator Lundy explained.
“This project demonstrates a great co-operative effort, local employers and unions came together to better inform young workers about their rights at work.”
“Unfortunately, young people are an especially vulnerable group within the workforce, they are more likely to be employed on a casual basis and often have less workplace experience. This makes it even more important that young people know their rights and how to resolve employment issues.”
“The Howard Governments unreasonable new workplace laws have made it even harder on young workers to get a fair go at work. A Labor Government will get rid of the Governments extreme industrial relations laws and restore balance to the workplace. All Australians deserve to be treated fairly and with respect at work”, Senator Lundy concluded.
This project is the initiative of the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union (LHMU), Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) and Restaurant and Catering Australia.
Contact: Taryn Langdon 0417 148 059 or 02 6277 3334
