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Rally To Change the Rules Nationwide

Things are out of balance. Australia needs a pay rise that keeps ahead of the cost of living. It's time for working people to stand together for a fai...

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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.

Rally ANPR

22 Oct 2018 Thousands of workers will fill the streets in Sydney, Wollongong, Gladstone, Cairns, Mackay, Darwin, Rockhampton, Townsville, and Melbourne tomorrow, calling on the Federal Government to change the rules so working people have pay rises that keep up with the cost of living.

Stolen super continues to rise

22 Oct 2018 Industry Super Australia has released new figures showing superannuation theft from Australian workers has continued to increase under the Abbott/Turnbull/Morrison Government.

O’Dwyer backs business, betrays working people

18 Oct 2018 The peak body for working people has slammed Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O’Dwyer’s decision to back a massive foreign-owned labour hire business in a court case about the rights of casual workers.

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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Van Badham @vanbadham

The best goddam people I know - all *170,000* of them. I love you, Melbourne. #changetherulres @sallymcmanus @unionsaustrali…
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Vic Trades Hall @VicUnions

Australia needs a pay rise, and we won’t get one with a Liberal Government! #springst #changetherules pic.twitter.com/UabgO23sIo
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Chase @chevychase84

#changetherules #twu pic.twitter.com/6lM9y8btuD
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TWU Australia @TWUAus

This crowd cannot be ignored. Listen to our calls #ChangeTheRules @TWUVicTas @unionsaustralia pic.twitter.com/Aqh30Ek4hi
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Rose Jackson @RoseBJackson

Fighting for his future #ChangetheRules #unionproud pic.twitter.com/yx7QkpIXfb
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ITF Asia Pacific @ITFAPAC

MUA Sydney Branch ready to #ChangeTheRules! #ITFDockers pic.twitter.com/4QPa6QndcJ
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Matt @MattyWiLLsOn

#changetherules here we come #CFMEU pic.twitter.com/Q0dhJnYu7l
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Rose Jackson @RoseBJackson

Whoever is responsible for the pre-rally playlist at the Sydney #ChangetheRules rally gets a big 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻total bangers!
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Van Badham @vanbadham

And @SDAunion - representing Australia’s retail and fast food workers - out on the streets to #changetherules in Melbourne.…
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Kratos's Fedora. @1984Leroy

Marching to #ChangeTheRules for every Australian, because the rules are broken pic.twitter.com/0IPMGOVXmR
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AnnGuish @ann_guish

💗these two. “It’s so important “ #changetherules pic.twitter.com/yyRg8fbpAd
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judy horacek @judyhoracek

HUGE RALLY IS REALLY REALLY HUGE #changetherules #Melbourne #greatdayforarally pic.twitter.com/NxZqMYmxIJ
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Harriet Mantell @Harrietmantell

A beautiful day for a rally #ChangeTheRules pic.twitter.com/9bAp79647K
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judy horacek @judyhoracek

RALLY IS HUGE #changetherules #melbourne pic.twitter.com/VEEERs9mC9
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Street Hassle @StreetHassle989

#changetherules pic.twitter.com/3D4IVmOjsJ
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Meaghan Flack @meaghan_flack

Our teachers know the importance of #fairfundingnow. They’ll #PutEducation1st. #AEUVictoria #Changetherules https://t.co…
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UnitedVoice Victoria @UnitedVoiceVic

United Voice members are front and centre at today’s mega rally #ChangeTheRules #auspol #springst https://t.co/YCTfJaUM…
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Van Badham @vanbadham

The awesome women of the @ASUVIC marching to #changetherules in Melbourne. #auspol pic.twitter.com/cUui5GCDQT
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ETU⚡️VIC @ETUVIC

Carrying the spirit of Eureka always. #ChangeTheRules pic.twitter.com/XZwXU3m3MD
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JD Anthony @ranterulze

#ChangeTheRules pic.twitter.com/kivmbgL636

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