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Volunteer to Change the Rules for working people

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

Weekly earnings remain low

21 Feb 2019 The average weekly ordinary time earnings increased 1.2 per cent over the last six months and an annual increase of 2.4 per cent – well below government budget forecasts for wages growth and barely keeping pace with inflation - according to ABS stats released this morning.

Sally McManus meets local workers in Gladstone in campaign for pay rises and job security

21 Feb 2019 The Australian union movement is campaigning for pay rises and better job security after working people have endured five years of no wage growth under the banner of their Change the Rules campaign.

Real wage growth remains near record low at 0.5%

20 Feb 2019 Real wage growth for Australian workers remains near an all-time record low at 0.5%, according to Wage Price Index statistics released by the ABS this morning

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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Brisbane #ChangeTheRules activists talking to people at Central Station. pic.twitter.com/DxcYwualw1
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Not too much to ask for, is it? #ChangeTheRules twitter.com/scoots081/stat…
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Emily Mayo @iamemilymayo

It’s union hat day in #uniontown - #ChangeTheRules pic.twitter.com/3SNE6uXG1q
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Lisa Darmanin @lisadarmaninASU

Today’s Union T-shirt Saturday pic #ChangeTheRules #standupfightback #proudtobeunion #TogetherWeWin ⁦@asuvictas⁩ ⁦@Aus…
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Jono Ring @JonnoRing

My wife and partner Dani wants to #ChangeTheRules AND end the CDP. Join your union today pic.twitter.com/qbD2HRLZlM
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Guy Wroth @PenguinRiot

Another union t-shirt Saturday #AmazingAlbany #ChangeTheRules #uniontshirtday #ausunions pic.twitter.com/PNashHvUgQ
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Edie @ediesheps

Check out some of these legends ready to #ChangeTheRules out in Higgins! @VicUnions pic.twitter.com/W1g6ixOAGI
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Felicity S @FelicityLS

Over 70 people are doorknocking in Higgins today. This seat might be a jewel in the crown for the Liberals but we're going…
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James Van Leeuwen @jamesvanleeuwe1

What a moment for Hakeem Al-Araibi and @Craig_Foster. Huge applause for the pair at Pascoe Vale for the #HakeemSaved m…
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MEAA @withMEAA

Solidarity with workers at FireMonkeys during this difficult time. Up to 10% of the Australian games industry to be made redu…
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Michele O'Neil @MicheleONeilAU

Union T-shirt day in Katoomba #scenictshirt #changetherules pic.twitter.com/NC6JYCbPf0
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ANMF - Australian Nursing Midwifery Federation @anmf_federal

Wear your union t-shirt with #UnionPride every Saturday up to the election. Take a selfie and share with the hashtag #Sol…
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Shauna de Stainléigh @ShauStan

Kicking off in Higgins for our big doorknock to kick the Liberals out of this electorate for good! #ChangeTheRules https://t.…
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Graham Moloney @graham_moloney2

@sallymcmanus There is nothing “natural” about insecure employment and low wage growth. Trickle down economics, neolib…
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Gareth Mills @gazman89

It must be Saturday. #changetherules pic.twitter.com/h3zXIYOa55
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Graham Moloney @graham_moloney2

@sallymcmanus Inequality is not a given. We know we can change our country for the good. We can achieve the best set o…
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Jacqui Agius @agius_jacqui

"We're moving the country and politicians are moving with us" says @sallymcmanus Yes we are we're going to #ChangeTheRu…
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Sally McManus @sallymcmanus

Union t-shirt Saturday #ChangeTheRules pic.twitter.com/j9xK7dZIWN
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Carina Garland @carinamary

Today I am out and about in #Higgins campaigning on #SolidaritySaturday in my union tee to #ChangeTheRules @VicUnions @unio…
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kelly thomas @kelsytomo

This #uniontshirtday I celebrate women in male dominated occupations and industries who’ve had it tough but persevere, to do…

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