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International

The major priorities of the union movement in our region are to:

  • Defend trade union rights
  • Campaign for employment and international labour standards including child labour
  • Engage both Australian and multi-national companies on respecting labour standards
  • Promote the growth of trade union membership

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Global Trade and Labour Standards
Fair trade does not involve protectionism but means trade carried out in a manner which benefits civil society and delivers progress for all countries.
 
 
International Solidarity
The ACTU is one of 304 Trade Unions affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). The confederation represents 168 million workers in 153 countries and territories.
 


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