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The Australia we once knew, that our parents experienced, is not the reality anymore because the rules that made our country fair are broken.

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Morrison has no mandate for regressive IR agenda

19 May 2019 The Morrison government’s narrow re-election means it has no mandate for a regressive IR agenda, the peak body for working people has warned.

Statement from ACTU Secretary Sally McManus and President Michele O’Neil on the passing of Bob Hawke

16 May 2019 It is with immense sorrow and gratitude that the Australian union movement acknowledges the passing of Bob Hawke.

Morrison slashing jobs and handing out contracts

16 May 2019 Morrison to slash 3,000 jobs and keep outsourcing services to top end of town

Super Trustees Forum 2018

29 Nov 2018 ACTU Super Trustees Forum 2018 - This event is a unique opportunity for union directors to discuss and debate key issues around superannuation with each other.

Anti-Corruption Commission

13 Feb 2017 The best way to weed out corruption is to have a national Anti-Corruption Commission with the powers to investigate all areas of society. Establish a Commission now!

Support Family Violence Leave for all wokers

13 Feb 2017 Union members are asking the Fair Work Commission and Governments to giveeople subjected to family violence a minimum of ten paid days away from work. It is the responsibility of our whole community to end family violence, and to support people experiencing violence right now.

Australian Senate Vote Down the TPP

26 Oct 2016 The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (or TPP) is a dangerous trade deal with the potential to destroy thousands of Australian jobs. The deal was negotiated by Malcolm Turnbull behind closed doors and allows corporations to sue our government just for making laws in the public interest. The TPP risks our jobs, our health and our democracy.

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Just another example of the rampant wage theft in Australia. For some employers, it is a business model. twitter.com/EwinHannan/sta…
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AEU @AEUfederal

Today is Public Education Day, a day when we take the opportunity to appreciate and say thank you to those people who make…
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Scott Morrison presented no IR policies during the election. The Liberals have no mandate to cut wages & make jobs… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus

'We'll be the resistance': Unions defend their campaign, vow to take on Morrison watoday.com.au/federal-electi… via @watoday
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Australian Unions @unionsaustralia

Here we go again. smh.com.au/federal-electi…
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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus

This didn’t take them long. The reason why we have record low wage growth is because of relentless attacks on unions. htt…
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Australian Unions @unionsaustralia

Jobs cut. Quality compromised. Local services suffer. Australia's capacity to tell its story is diminished with ev… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus

We will never give up. We will never stop fighting for fairness for working people and a better world. #insiders
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AEU Tasmania @aeutasmania

For smaller class sizes, more teachers and more support for kids who need it, we need to #ChangeTheGoverment today. $52 mi…
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GhostWhoVotes @GhostWhoVotes

#Galaxy Exit Poll Federal 2 Party Preferred: L/NP 48 (-2.4 since 2016) ALP 52 (+2.4) #ausvotes
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Big Steps Campaign @UnitedVoiceECEC

#BigStepsNOW educators are out changing hearts and minds (and turning out the vote for ECEC) in the marginal electirat…
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Unions NSW @unionsnsw

Zoe and Michael handing out at Drummoyne Civic Centre ❤️ #ChangeTheRules pic.twitter.com/wQUgKUkzwp
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ANMF (Vic Branch) @anmfvic

At a booth in Berwick #changetherules #auspol pic.twitter.com/XQ7j5nndj3
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Jamie Newlyn @JamieNewlynMUA

Hey guys it’s not too late to vote @AustralianLabor @MaritimeUnionAU SA Branch members loud & proud! Nicole Flint think…
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ETU⚡️NSW @NSW_ETU

LIDCOMBE: Blue skies & great company. Let’s #changethegovernment #changetherules pic.twitter.com/HHKDi4EBeu
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SA Unions @SAUnions

As the sun sets on @AVotes19 the last sausages have sizzled in #boothby. pic.twitter.com/VYth6L52IZ
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Meredith Hammat @meredithhammat

Greg is a disability worker. We are on a booth in Swan today and we are so ready to #changetherules #changethegovernmen…
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CPSU @CPSUnion

#teamCPSU are in QLD too. Supporting the great @c_otoole for Herbert. Cathy is a fantastic advocate for our services and for…
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Meredith Hammat @meredithhammat

So many of our awesome volunteers out today on polling booths. #changetherules #changethegovernment https://t.co/s1vjp9…
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pull my finger @GlbrtPtts1

Out here doing it for Bob. #ChangeTheRules #Election2019 pic.twitter.com/jp6PdfQnhs

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