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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.

Labor to re-instate living wage

26 Mar 2019 A Shorten Labor government will replace the minimum wage with a living wage, ensuring that no full-time worker lives in poverty.

Change the Rules election campaign kicks off in Boothby

21 Mar 2019 Working people and volunteers from in and around the electorate of Boothby, which centers on Southern Adelaide will gather on Thursday evening to kick off the Change the Rules election campaign.

Change the Rules election campaign kicks off in Leichhardt

20 Mar 2019 Working people and volunteers from in and around the electorate of Leichhardt, which centers on Cairns in Queensland will gather on Wednesday evening to kick off the Change the Rules election campaign.

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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Michele O'Neil @MicheleONeilAU

A living wage is desperately needed in Australia.Profits & productivity are up but growth is not being fairly shared. W…
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Josh Bornstein @JoshBBornstein

The real reason wages are stagnating- employee bargaining power has been decimated - My column for ABC online. https://…
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If they're serious about opposing a living wage, they should have the bravery to campaign on it. Can we suggest thi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Morrison Government has again confirmed that they oppose a living wage in case anyone needed reminding. #auspol pic.twitter.com/RDX0EfBjMW
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fixed it. pic.twitter.com/bOaf1Z1MJd
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Godfrey Moase @gemoase

Secure work for labour hire workers is at issue in the #ChemistWarehouse strike. This thread covers legal and social issues of…
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Meredith Hammat @meredithhammat

We are getting ready for Nayional Day of Action to #changetherules and @CFMEUWA are getting their flyers out. Perth ral…
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Travis @teakingw

Chemist Warehouse workers are striking to demand fair pay, secure jobs and safe workplaces. Sign and share their petition to…
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CFMEU Mining & Energy @CFMEU_ME

We are devastated. Condolences to Mark’s family and friends. twitter.com/westernwilson9…
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NUW @NatUnionWorkers

Workers have been on strike two weeks. Normal expenses & bills continue to roll in but workers aren’t paid when on s…
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Breaking: The Fair Work Commission finds @ChemistWhouse not bargaining in good faith. @WeFightForFair @DanielJVictor…
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.@BillShortenMP's commitment to re-instate a living wage represents a significant step forward in the fight against… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Sky News Australia @SkyNewsAust

Michelle O'Neill: The Fair Work Commission has to look at what a living wage is; what is the principle behind how you set…
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Sky News Australia @SkyNewsAust

Michelle O'Neill: This is an important step forward for working people in this country. It says we need to have a new stan…
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The return to a living wage – an idea which was first implemented in Australia more than 110 years ago, would be a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus

No full-time workers should earn a poverty wage. A living wage is the cornerstone of the fair go. Labor commits to liftin…
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Labor has announced a Living Wage policy. #ChangeTheGovernment #ChangeTheRules twitter.com/billshortenmp/…
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Join the movement for change and #changetherules for working people. Join your union: changetherules.org.au #qanda pic.twitter.com/HerkHXbi1h
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Australia has a wage growth crisis. Wage growth has flatlined while the costs of living keep on rising. Australia needs a pay rise. #qanda
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The AMWU @theamwu

Fighting racism and hate speech should not just be the responsibility of minorities and marginalised people. It's up to ALL of…

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