Work Choices Webquest - Final

Workchoices??

Choice for Who? A Webquest “The Howard Government’s radical WorkChoices industrial relations agenda will hurt the quality of life of millions of Australians. Time with family will be slashed as workers are forced to trade off take home pay, and conditions like public holidays, simply to maintain their jobs.” ACTU

As you are aware, the Federal Government has recently introduced its new “Workchoices” legislation. The Government claims this will be of great benefit to both employers, and employees. Many employee associations and unions, on the other hand, believe this spells the end for workers’ rights in this country. Rarely has a more controversial piece of legislation been passed through parliament. There are many rumours circulating regarding the impact of this legislation on the workplace, and particularly on the employee. But how do we know what of these are true, and what has been blown out of proportion? Your task as a Union Representative, is to put together a presentation detailing the impact of the workchoice legislation upon your members in a format that can be easily distributed and understood.

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Task Description Your task is to put together a presentation that “makes sense” of the Workchoice legislation for members of a Union. You will need to choose one particular Union, and deliver the facts to your members from the perspective of your Union. You will have one lesson per week in the computer room to work on this. The final presentation is due in Week 6. You need to in groups of 3: Present your information using Microsoft Powerpoint (minimum 4 slides) Include a video recorded mock interview with the Secretary of your Union explaining the impact of a particular aspect of the legislation. This should be at least 2 minutes long. Refer to the suggested websites (but do not limit yourselves to these), and also other resources supplied (yes, even your text book!) Ensure the Union members will understand how the legislation impacts them in a practical way.

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Web Resources Here are a number of web resources to get you started. Unions Maritime Union of Australia – Workchoice Summary Liquor, Hospitality & Miscellaneous Union ACTU – Your Rights at Work Press ABC News Online – PM Unveils ‘big but fair’ IR Plans ABC News Online – Opposition demands IR guarantee for workers The Age – Workplace Safety and Workchoices Academia Laurie Gillespie – Your Disadvantage – Your Workplace Politics ALP – Howard’s Workchoice – Take the Job or Take the Sack Federal Government – Workchoices Homepage

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More Resources Here are some more resources. Many of them will help with putting together the powerpoint and video. Video Creating Video for the World Wide Web Cnet – Creating a blockbuster home video Steves tutes – Digital Video Production Tutorials How to draw storyboards Video Tips (pdf) Other Remember you may also use other ‘non web’ resources such as your text book, and class handouts.

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Assessment Your webquest will be graded on the following items: 

Appropriate and accurate information provided from a variety of sources.

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4 or more slides with clear and logical navigation. An employee could use this is a resource to help them understand the legislation.

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Video gives clear and relevant information in a professional manner (2 minutes), and is embedded into the powerpoint presentation.

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You clearly explain the impact of the legislation on an employee in a specified industry

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Powerpoint saved as a powerpoint show.

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The following HSC Business studies outcomes will be assessed: 

H4.1

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H5.1

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H5.2

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H5.3

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