GAME over? Retailer down to its last life

GAME game stores are looking like they will be going into voluntary administration after poor sales figures.  The worst news is that all those who preordered and have been eagerly awaiting the release of Diablo III will not be receiving their game.

Lucky I preordered with EB Games!

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/gaming/hundreds-of-jobs-in-doubt-with-game-in-limbo/story-e6frfrt9-1226355124969#ixzz1upcW1P4W

AEU council unanimously endorses schools industrial campaign

The AEU Victorian State Council have voted to undertake strike action on the 7th of June against decisions of the Victorian Government to offer pay increases of 2.5%, lower than the rate of increase in the cost of living being 3%

http://www.aeuvic.asn.au/960704.html

Why the union movement is one step from being 'wiped off the map'

After the issues that have arisen with the HSU, and Mr Thomson, the longevity of unions has come under fire.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/unions-one-step-from-being-wiped-off-the-map/story-e6frfm9r-1226354883064#ixzz1uoSp9N43

Visy 'uses bikies as debt collectors', Hells Angels implicated

Now that the Government has made a law that no longer are debt collectors needing to be licenced, it is being reported that Visy are using motor cycle gangs to act as debt collectors on their behalf.

http://www.news.com.au/business/visy-uses-bikies-as-debt-collectors/story-e6frfm1i-1226354446983

Smokers' job chances go up in smoke online

Arguments arise over job ads discriminating against people who smoke.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/smokers-job-chances-go-up-in-smoke-online/story-e6frfm9r-1226352606173#ixzz1ukL1NrWN

Dick Smith attacks Aldi and Costco

Dick Smith coming out against Costco and Aldi for contributing to the reduction in local produce.

http://www.news.com.au/business/dick-smith-attacks-aldi-and-costco/story-e6frfm1i-1226353106329

Public sector jobs to go in biggest cuts since Kennett

With the release of the state budget, the current Liberal government are looking to cut a total of 4200 public servant jobs to reduce costs in an attempt to bring the budget back to surplus.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/public-sector-jobs-to-go-in-biggest-cuts-since-kennett-20120501-1xxd5.html#ixzz1tfHhU3Le