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Renewed vigour to campaign for rights at work and a fairer Australia
Australian unions have concluded ACTU Congress 2012 invigorated by a clear, renewed plan to campaign for better rights for workers within a fairer economy and society. ACTU President Ged Kearney said ACTU Congress had reinforced Australian unions’ position as the largest, most democratic and dynamic social movement in the nation. www.actucongress.org.au
Unions pledge to tackle growing crisis of insecure work with national campaign
Better rights for casual and contract workers, a much larger investment in Australia’s workforce and an overhaul of our welfare system will be the building blocks of reforms to undo the damage caused by the spread of insecure work. The report of the Independent Inquiry into Insecure Work, analyses the extent of the problem and sets out possible solutions.
Young workers need to have a voice in the workplace
The inaugural ACTU Youth Congress engaged with young people to discuss their role in unions. Youth Congress debated and endorsed a new Young Workers’ Policy aimed at better representing young workers. The congress was also the culmination of the ACTU-OurSay Secure jobs for a better future forum, which allowed people to engage directly online with the ACTU.
Unions call for a $26 wage rise to help our lowest paid
Unions will seek a $26 a week pay rise for Australia’s lowest paid workers in 2012, whose wages have fallen well behind average income earners over the past decade and are not keeping pace with the cost of living. This would mean a 68c/hour increase from $15.51 per hour to $16.19 per hour.
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Speak up! is a new campaign to inform workers of their health and safety rights. Find out more at our new website www.safeatwork.org.au
Unions have launched a test case seeking to ensure that all adult apprentices earn at least the minimum wage in their industry.
Toyota laid off 350 workers from its Altona plant in a way that showed a total disrespect for their dignity as people.
ACTU backs better deal for Bowen Basin workers (ABC, 7 May)
Manufacturers hoping for more support in Budget (The Australian, 6 May)
ACTU calls for asbestos audit (ABC, 27 April)
Australia must be asbestos free (Ninemsn, 27 April)
In or out? The new divide in the Aussie economy (Daily Telegraph, 18 April)
Factsheet: Casual Workers
History of Australian unions tracing the key moments and achievements of movement
Factsheet: Types of Leave and Public Holiday Entitlements
ACTU submission to the Annual Wage Review 2011-12
ACTU Wages Report
Visit ACTU Congress website
Your Rights at Work community campaign
Secure Jobs. Better Future website
Union work on international issues
Quarterly economic reports on wages and jobs
Free expert advice on workplace issues
Manufacturing hopes rest on union-supported co-operative ventures
18.05.12
Unions pledge to tackle the growing crisis of insecure work in Australia
16.05.12
Dave Oliver elected new ACTU Secretary
15.05.12
Young workers are our future and need to have a voice in the workplace
13.05.12
Time for a ‘millionaires’ tax’ to ensure wealthiest Australians pay fair share
12.05.12