ACTU Congress 2009 selected highlights

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Introduction
The theme of ACTU Congress 2009 was Unions: Delivering for all working Australians - where job security, rights at work, and a vision for a more prosperous and equal Australia were at the top of the agenda. The content below highlights the policies and resolutions which paves the way for the union movement for the next three years.


Media releases
Unions to push for radical new cap on executive salaries and bonuses
Unions to outline agenda for job security, workers’ rights and a fairer Australia at ACTU Congress
Unions put forward new plan to protect jobs & workers' entitlements
Unions call for end to discrimination against construction workers & action on workplace deaths
National Accounts figures show the Government’s stimulus packages are working
A fair go for Australian industry by government purchasing will support local jobs


Policies
Executive salary
Union Values statement
Global financial crisis
Full list of 2009 policies 


Speeches


Sharan Burrow opening
Jeff Lawrence opening
PM Kevin Rudd
Julia Gillard
Jeff Lawrence response to Julia Gillard
Ark Tribe



Video

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Union Response to GFC                        Analysis of new IR laws


Bob Hawke on Workchoices and YR@W


Photos