United Voice launches action against UTAS contractor

Union lodges proceedings with FWC following claims cleaners would be forced to take unpaid leave ahead of Christmas.

14 October, 2019

UTAS cleaners in holiday pay dispute

United Voice takes aim at University of Tasmania and its cleaning service provider amid pay dispute.

14 October, 2019

Tasmania school cleaners take industrial action

Two schools in the state’s north-west have closed this week due to health concerns relating to the work bans. 

3 July, 2019

University cleaners lose job after contract change

United Voice launches campaign for nine cleaners to be reinstated following contract change.

25 March, 2019

Hobart to implement Australian-first plastic ban

Hobart city council passes by-law that could see the city become the nation’s first to ban single-use plastics.

5 March, 2019

Cleaning contractors hit with $65,000 penalty

Three cleaning firms and former sole trader penalised for involvement in underpaying cleaners at Tasmanian Woolworths sites.

12 December, 2018

Two new stores for RapidClean

RapidClean adds to growing Australian network with two new sites in Tasmania and South Australia.

28 November, 2018

Woolworths signs up to protect cleaners

Supermarket giant to conduct annual audits of contractors.

29 August, 2018

BSCAA appoints national executive director

BSCAA appoints new national executive director and Tasmania president.

30 July, 2018