scholarly journals Women, work and industrial relations in Australia in 2020

2021 ◽  
pp. 002218562199640
Author(s):  
Meraiah Foley ◽  
Sue Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Women Workers ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Parental Leave ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Annual Review ◽  
Policy Responses ◽  
Early Childhood Care ◽  
Childhood Care ◽  
Paid Parental Leave

The COVID-19 pandemic drove significant changes affecting women, work and industrial relations in Australia in 2020. This annual review explores the economic and social impact of the pandemic on women workers, and examines the gendered impact of key policy responses, including: the introduction of an historic temporary wage subsidy programme; the early release of superannuation funds; multiple economic stimulus measures, targeted mostly at male-dominated industries; and the provision of paid pandemic leave. This review also analyses major developments in early childhood care and education and aged care, and the longer-term implications of the massive natural experiment in working from home that occurred in 2020. Developments in paid parental leave and sexual harassment are also briefly discussed. We find that, although women workers were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, policy responses to date have largely failed to acknowledge or repair the gendered impacts of the crisis.

Industrial Legislation in 2010

2011 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shae McCrystal ◽  
Belinda Smith
Keyword(s):  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Parental Leave ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Full Effect ◽  
Safe Work ◽  
Work Health ◽  
Paid Parental Leave ◽  
Specific Regulation

Two themes in legislative activity in 2010 were national uniformity and some movement in using law to promote equality, especially gender equality. The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) came into full effect with the commencement of the new safety net provisions and the referral to the Commonwealth of industrial relations powers over private-sector workforces in all states except Western Australia. Progress continued on the promised harmonization of Australian occupational health and safety laws with the release of a model Work Health and Safety Bill by Safe Work Australia, although developments in some states threaten to derail the process. An attempt to repeal most of the industry-specific regulation of the building and construction industry failed. The Federal Parliament passed legislation establishing a national paid parental leave scheme, and a number of changes to federal discrimination laws came into effect or were proposed, including the potential consolidation of federal discrimination legislation. This article provides an overview of these developments at federal level and concludes with a discussion of developments in the states including a brief overview of Victoria’s new equal opportunity legislation.

scholarly journals Women, work and industrial relations in Australia in 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meraiah Foley ◽  
Sue Williamson ◽  
Sarah Mosseri
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Labour Force Participation ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Royal Commission ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
Annual Review

Interest in women’s labour force participation, economic security and pay equity received substantial media and public policy attention throughout 2019, largely attributable to the federal election and the Australian Labor Party platform, which included a comprehensive suite of policies aimed at advancing workplace gender equality. Following the Australian Labor Party’s unexpected loss at the polls, however, workplace gender equality largely faded from the political agenda. In this annual review, we cover key gender equality indicators in Australia, examine key election promises made by both major parties, discuss the implications of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety for the female-dominated aged care workforce, and provide a gendered analysis on recent debates and developments surrounding the ‘future of work’ in Australia.

Women, Work and Industrial Relations in 2010

2011 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 337-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Baird ◽  
Sue Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Parental Leave ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Pay Equity ◽  
Corporate Leadership ◽  
Women And Work ◽  
Workforce Policy ◽  
Paid Parental Leave

Interest in women and work issues continued throughout 2010, with attention turning to the implementation of policies and utilization of the Fair Work Act to improve the position of Australian women in the workforce. Policy development continued for paid parental leave, with the new scheme launched in October 2010 and payments commencing from 1 January 2011. Together with the Fair Work Act, a new policy base around work and family has been established. The year 2010 was also marked by a focus on matters relating to pay equity, sexual harassment and the lack of women in corporate leadership roles.

Employer and Employer Association Matters in 2009

2010 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Todd
Keyword(s):  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Parental Leave ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Regulatory Change ◽  
Regulatory Changes ◽  
Executive Remuneration ◽  
Paid Parental Leave ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Term Labour

For employers 2009 was a year of major regulatory change in industrial relations, requiring them to position themselves in response to these changes. The first part of the Fair Work Act commenced on 1 July and details of the modern awards continued to be released throughout the year. The drive towards a unified national industrial relations system was consolidated legislatively; amendments to the building industry inspectorate’s powers were debated but not concluded; a promise to introduce paid parental leave was put on the table; and regulatory changes occurred in relation to the 457 visa programme, employee share schemes and executive remuneration. These changes were occurring in the context of the global financial crisis, which itself required employers to determine appropriate strategic actions to reduce labour costs and yet retain their workforce for the future. Not surprisingly, concerns about labour shortages abated although there was ongoing recognition that long term labour supply issues were still very real.

Women, Work and Industrial Relations in 2009

2010 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Baird ◽  
Sue Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Parental Leave ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Gender Justice ◽  
Pay Equity ◽  
Promote Gender Equality ◽  
Paid Parental Leave

The interplay between women’s work and family lives and public and business policies attracted considerable attention during 2009. In this review we focus on Australia’s new paid parental leave scheme, pay equity, award modernization and the lack of women in senior management and on boards. We conclude that ‘economic efficiency’ arguments to promote gender equality in the workplace became stronger during the year, sometimes displacing gender justice arguments. We also suggest that 2009 was a year of policy wins and losses for women at work and that 2010 will see more attention to gender equitable policies as political parties seek to win the ‘women’s vote’.

Women, Work and Industrial Relations in 2008

2009 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Baird ◽  
Sue Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equity ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Parental Leave ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Annual Review ◽  
Pay Equity ◽  
Employment Standards ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Right

The year 2008 was a busy one for matters relating to women, work and industrial relations. The Labor Government introduced the Fair Work Bill with a new bargaining stream for low paid workers and new National Employment Standards, which include the right to request flexible working arrangements and extended unpaid parental leave. A number of public inquires on issues pertaining to women and work were also initiated. In this first annual review of women, work and industrial relations we focus on three topics highlighted in 2008 — pay equity, working hours flexibility and paid maternity leave — and assess the implications of the proposed policy changes for women and gender equity.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN DAYCARE UNTUK ANAK BURUH DI KAWASAN BERIKAT NUSANTARA CAKUNG

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 439
Author(s):  
Penny Handayani ◽  
Reneta Kristiani ◽  
Florentina Resa Kawatu ◽  
Weny Pandia Sembiring ◽  
Herman Josep Sutarno
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Women Workers ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Children's Rights ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Children’S Rights ◽  
Industrial Areas ◽  
Early Childhood Care ◽  
Childhood Care

The protection and fulfillment of children's rights are the responsibility of the father and mother. However, for parents who work as laborers, this is difficult to do because of long working hours, working shift systems, heavy workloads, dual role conflicts of women workers, economic pressure, weak social support from extended families, and family conflicts. APSAI, ISBS, LPM-UAJ, and the Workers Union Organization built a collaboration to provide quality daycare services for child workers in industrial areas. The Cakung Bonded Zone (KBN) was chosen as the pilot project. KBN Cakung was chosen as an area where it is important to have daycare facilities because the majority of workers are women. Based on the results of this study, it is hoped that the need for daycare establishment at KBN Cakung can be identified. It is hoped that KBN Cakung will become the first industrial area to support efforts to fulfill children's rights with quality through a daycare in industrial areas. The data collection design used was a mixed-method (quantitative and qualitative) to produce a broader understanding of the needs and patterns of early childhood care in KBN, Cakung. Questionnaire and FGD guide instruments were used to identify the context of patterns and needs of early childhood care for workers in KBN. Based on the results of the needs mapping of 12 child participants in the target age range of beneficiaries, 11 parents who work in factories and 11 parents who do not work in the factory but live around KBN Cakung, the following results are obtained: (1) There is a need for the availability of child care service facilities. early, but facilities are not yet available, (2) Parents care about child caregivers and are ready to contribute a maximum of IDR 500,000 per month (including food), (3) Potential beneficiary children want a safe, spacious, simple environment, and caregivers that can make children comfortable and can be invited to play, (4) The necessary care for children is what can make children: smart, healthy, safe and independent. Perlindungan dan pemenuhan hak anak menjadi tanggung jawab ayah dan ibu. Namun pada orangtua yang berprofesi sebagai buruh, hal ini sulit dilakukan karena jam kerja yang panjang, bekerja dengan sistem shift, beban kerja yang berat, konflik peran ganda buruh perempuan, tekanan ekonomi, lemahnya dukungan sosial dari keluarga besar, serta konflik keluarga. APSAI, ISBS, LPM-UAJ, dan Organisasi Serikat Pekerja membangun kerjasama untuk menyediakan layanan daycare berkualitas bagi anak-anak pekerja di kawasan industri. Kawasan Berikat Nusantara (KBN) Cakung dipilih sebagai pilot project. KBN Cakung terpilih sebagai kawasan yang penting memiliki fasilitas daycare adalah jumlah pekerja yang mayoritas perempuan. Berdasarkan hasil kajian ini diharapkan dapat diketahui kebutuhan pendirian daycare di KBN Cakung. Diharapkan KBN Cakung menjadi kawasan industri yang pertama mendukung upaya pemenuhan hak anak yang berkualitas dengan adanya daycare di kawasan industri. Desain pengambilan data yang digunakan adalah mixed method (kuantitatif dan kualitatif) untuk menghasilkan pemahaman yang lebih luas tentang kebutuhan dan pola pengasuhan anak usia dini di KBN, Cakung. Instrumen kuesioner dan panduan FGD digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi konteks pola dan kebutuhan pengasuhan pada anak usia dini pada pekerja di KBN. Berdasarkan hasil pemetaan kebutuhan terhadap 12 partisipan anak rentang usia target penerima manfaat, 11 orangtua yang bekerja di pabrik dan 11 orangtua yang tidak bekerja di pabrik namun tinggal di sekitar KBN Cakung, didapatkan hasil sbb: (1) Ada kebutuhan tersedianya fasilitas layanan penitipan anak usia dini, tetapi fasilitas belum tersedia, (2) Orangtua peduli dengan pengasuh anak dan siap berkontribusi maksimum Rp 500.000 per bulan (sudah termasuk makanan), (3) Anak-anak calon penerima manfaat ingin ada lingkungan yang aman, luas, sederhana, dan pengasuh yang dapat membuat nyaman serta bisa diajak bermain, (4) Pengasuhan anak yang dibutuhkan adalah yang dapat membuat anak : pintar, sehat, aman dan mandiri.

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