Author: Clare Middlemas
International Campaigns & Issues:
- February 23, 2024: ACTU Executive calls for increased action to ensure an urgent and lasting ceasefire in Gaza
- January 27, 2023: ACTU calls on Australia to enact sanctions against Myanmar military regime
- December 1, 2022: ACTU calls for release of Cambodian unionist Chhim Sithar
- September 1, 2022: ACTU stands in solidarity with Ukrainian unions against anti-worker laws
- April 29, 2022: ACTU calls for the release of arrested Belarusian trade union leaders and activists
- April 1, 2022: ACTU condemns the treatment of Saharawi human rights defender
- March 5, 2022: Solidarity with the people of Ukraine
- February 25, 2022: ACTU stands in solidarity with Iran teachers’ strike
- February 16, 2022: ACTU joins call for Future Fund to divest from Myanmar military-linked companies
- February 7, 2022: Australian unions call for the release of arrested unionists in Cambodia
- January 27, 2022: ACTU joins call for Morrison Government to sanction Myanmar’s coup leaders
- December 10, 2021: Global Day of Action for the Philippines: stop the attacks on trade unions!
- October 4, 2021: ACTU stands in solidarity with the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
- September 17, 2021: ACTU demands immediate release of KCTU President
- August 25, 2021: ACTU calls for recognition of the National Unity Government of Myanmar
- August 17, 2021: ACTU statement on the situation in Afghanistan
- August 16, 2021: Vale Lina Cabaero: a true internationalist
- August 6, 2021: ACTU joins global union day of action in support of the people of eSwatini
- July 2, 2021: Solidarity with workers on strike across Iran
- June 4, 2021: ACTU calls for release of Iranian trade unionists
- June 4, 2021: ACTU sends solidarity message to Hong Kong union leader, Lee Cheuk Yan
- May 25, 2021: ACTU calls on Australia to challenge Myanmar regime’s credentials at the upcoming International Labour Conference
- May 17, 2021: ACTU calls for an end to the violence in Israel and Palestine
- May 10, 2021: ACTU calls on the Duque government to end violence against Colombian protestors
- May 3, 2021: ACTU gives evidence at public hearing on Myanmar
- April 28, 2021: ACTU joins over 200 organisations from around the world in calling for WTO reform
- April 9, 2021: Australian civil society groups call for Government to take immediate urgent action on Myanmar
- March 16, 2021: Australia needs to ‘step up’ to support PNG to overcome the COVID-19 crisis
- March 12, 2021: ACTU Executive stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar
- March 12, 2021: ACTU Executive stands in solidarity with unionists in the Philippines
- March 11, 2021: ACTU condemns the ‘Bloody Sunday’ arrests and killings of Filipino trade unionists
- March 10, 2021: ACTU calls on the Australian Government to support developing countries’ access to vital COVID-19 vaccines
- February 27, 2021: Woodside suspend Myanmar operations after pressure from Australian unions and civil society
- February 26, 2021: ACTU and civil society groups question Woodside over business activities in Myanmar
- February 15, 2021: Free Dr Sean Turnell
- February 10, 2021: ACTU condemns the murder of another trade unionist in the Philippines
- February 5, 2021: ACTU joins call for a referendum on the self-determination for Western Sahara
- February 5, 2021: The Australian Government must take strong action to support democracy in Myanmar
- February 3, 2021: ACTU joins Australian civil society to denounce military coup in Myanmar
- January 8, 2021: ACTU condemns the arrest of Hong Kong union leader
- December 11, 2020: ACTU statement on resumption of conflict in Western Sahara
- November 30, 2020: Australian unions join Global Day of Action for the Philippines
- November 26, 2020: Solidarity with 250 million Indian workers on strike
- October 8, 2020: ACTU calls on the Indonesian Government to repeal the Omnibus Law on Job Creation
- September 18, 2020: Solidarity with workers in Zimbabwe
- September 8, 2020: ACTU urges the Australian Government to take a stand against rights violations in the Philippines
- September 1, 2020: L20 statement to the G20 labour and employment ministers’ meeting
- September 1, 2020: ACTU urges the Commonwealth to lead a gender-responsive recovery
- August 21, 2020: Solidarity with workers in Belarus
- August 13, 2020: ACTU calls on the Cambodian government to release union leader
- August 13, 2020: Australian Unions stand in solidarity with workers on strike at Le Meridien Angkor hotel in Cambodia
- August 7, 2020: Australian Unions stand in solidarity with Iranian workers
- July 24, 2020: Israel’s plan to annex Palestinian lands
- July 23, 2020: ACTU joins the call to end forced labour in the Uyghur region
- July 22, 2020: Council of Global Unions Statement on the Suppression of Democratic Rights in the Philippines
- July 10, 2020: Financing COVID-19 recovery and resilience plans
- July 2, 2020: Council of Global Unions joint solidarity statement: Justice for Lee Cheuk Yan and ensuring fundamental rights in Hong Kong
- June 21, 2020: The Australian Government must ratify ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (C190) now!
- June 12, 2020: International Solidarity Update June 2020
- June 4, 2020: Global Social Protection Fund needed to provide basic services for all working people
- June 4, 2020: Global Social Protection Fund needed to provide basic services and support to all working people
- May 20, 2020: Solidarity with Indian union’s nationwide day of protest
- May 14, 2020: ACTU condemns the prosecution of Hong Kong union leader
- April 20, 2020: ACTU joins call for the World Trade Organisation to stop negotiations and focus on addressing COVID-19 crisis
- March 16, 2020: International Solidarity Update March 2020
- February 25, 2020: The ACTU calls on the Ukrainian government to withdraw anti-worker laws
- February 10, 2020: Australian unions urge PM Morrison to raise West Papuan rights violations with Indonesian President
- December 12, 2019: Australian unions rally in solidarity with unions in the Philippines
- December 9, 2019: ACTU supports day of action against targeted killings in the Philippines
- November 9, 2019: Lula is free! Lula é livre!
- November 7, 2019: ACTU condemns latest wave of union repression in the Philippines
- October 17, 2019: The ACTU condemns Turkey’s invasion of Rojava
- September 16, 2019: Solidarity with West Papua
- January 28, 2015: Letter to the Foreign Minister re: Labour Rights in the Fiji Sugar sector
- November 11, 2014: L20 Priority Recommendations for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, 20-21 September 2014
- September 23, 2014: Ged Kearney: ALP should implement its policy against Investor rights to sue governments
- July 25, 2014: L20 Update: Taskforce on Employment meeting
- July 11, 2014: Masters in Labour and Development
- May 12, 2014: Take action to support a strong Protocol to the ILO Forced Labour Convention
- March 19, 2014: ACTU expresses sorrow at death of Bob Crow
- March 7, 2014: Labour Policies and Globalisation, University of Kassel, Berlin
- September 18, 2012: Equal Times: new platform for news, opinion, investigative reports and activism
- September 6, 2012: International treaty on domestic workers’ rights to come into force next year
- August 30, 2012: Burmese Union Leader Maung Maung returning from Exile
- June 26, 2012: Annual Survey of Violations of Trade Union Rights
- June 4, 2012: ITUC outraged at Employers attack on ILO system
- May 9, 2012: Abuses still exist in Olympic supply chains
- April 20, 2012: New report: Child labour in Papua New Guinea
- October 31, 2011: Fiji Union Leader Arrested After Commonwealth Meeting
- October 26, 2011: Widespread abuse of Workers’ Rights
- August 4, 2011: Letter to PM on deteriorating situation in Fiji
- July 8, 2011: Calls for independent review of alleged human rights abuses in Sri Lanka
- June 9, 2011: ITUC annual survey: Repression of union rights and economic freedoms across the globe
- May 31, 2011: Trade unions against climate change at the top of the world
- May 23, 2011: Negotiated settlement ends long and bitter Tata/Tetley tea plantation dispute
- April 5, 2011: Australia: Time to improve workers’ rights and to empower women and Indigenous peoples
- February 28, 2011: Letter to NZCTU expressing sorrow for impact of Christchurch earthquake
- February 8, 2011: Call for Egyptian Government to listen its people
- December 20, 2010: International Migrants Day 2010
- December 14, 2010: Opposition to the re-opening of the Jeffrey Asbestos Mine in Canada
- December 2, 2010: Statement of solidarity with the Saharawi people following recent attack on civilians
- November 30, 2010: Labour activists jailed in Vietnam
- November 25, 2010: Trade unions Say NO to violence against women
- September 30, 2010: ILO deals the ‘death knoll for asbestos’
- September 15, 2010: World Day for Decent Work: Unions step up pressure for jobs and social Justice
- June 25, 2010: Second ITUC World Congress concludes by electing its first female General Secretary
- June 24, 2010: International trade unions to adopt historic resolution on climate change
- May 5, 2010: Protest letter on Mass grave in La Macarena, Colombia
- May 5, 2010: Millions of workers demand nuclear disarmament
- April 28, 2010: International Day of Dead and Injured Workers
- April 20, 2010: G20 trade union leaders call for job-intensive recovery strategies
- February 24, 2010: Global Solidarity Action Day with Turkish workers
- December 18, 2009: Climate Change – Leaders Must “Go the Extra Distance”
- December 15, 2009: Letter calling for greater protection of migrant worker rights and ratification of convention
- December 15, 2009: Launch of 20th anniversary Global Campaign for Migrants Rights Convention
- December 11, 2009: Protest letter in support of Aminatou Haidar
- December 11, 2009: Global unions call for green growth with social justice
- December 10, 2009: ITUC Statement on Human Rights Day
- December 1, 2009: ITUC Statement on World AIDS Day
- November 27, 2009: Protest letter to Tetley
- November 20, 2009: Lovemore Matombo’s gratitude for support during arrest ordeal
- November 12, 2009: Zimbabwe: Trade Unionists Freed, Charges Thrown Out
- November 11, 2009: Arrests of ZCTU President Lovemore Matombo
- November 9, 2009: Climate Change: Copenhagen must not fail
- October 19, 2009: Landmark Global Conference to Tackle Impact of Jobs Crisis on Women
- September 28, 2009: Australian companies urged to pull out of Burma
- August 26, 2009: News
- June 23, 2009: Global Action Day of Justice for Iranian Workers
- June 11, 2009: ITUC Annual Survey of Trade Union Rights Violations
- May 22, 2009: Sign petition to free Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners
- May 21, 2009: Peaceful May Day Rallies and Arrest of Trade Unionists
- April 2, 2009: G20 Summit: Encouraging Signs on Financial Regulation, Action Needed on Jobs and Global Governance
- March 24, 2009: G20: Support on Regulation but stimulus package unclear
- February 27, 2009: Master Programs on Labour and Globalisation for trade unionists
- January 30, 2009: Rudd announces Pacific Islands Forum to be held in Cairns
- January 30, 2009: Unions to Davos: Jobs the Missing Link
- January 28, 2009: Davos: Trade Unions Bring Tough Message and Practical Solutions to Business at World Economic Forum
- January 23, 2009: Gaza: End of Fighting Opens Opportunity for Real Peace and Justice
- January 18, 2009: Alison Tate: Speech to Gaza rally (Melbourne)
- January 12, 2009: Bob Hawke becomes PNG chief
- January 8, 2009: ZCTU’s position on dollarisation
- December 18, 2008: Zimbabwe: Australia Strengthens Sanctions, Supports Cholera Response
- December 12, 2008: Sharan Burrow letter protesting arrest of the President of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
- December 11, 2008: Human Rights Day: Another Long List of Violations in 2008
- October 6, 2008: ITUC videos on forced labour
- October 2, 2008: ITUC launches Youth Community Blog
- October 1, 2008: New Report on “Green Jobs” a Challenge to Governments
- September 23, 2008: ITUC Launches YouTube Video Channel with World Day for Decent Work Videos
- August 15, 2008: Olympics: IOC Inaction on Labour Rights Shameful
- August 15, 2008: Declaration of Zimbabwean and Swaziland Civil Society
- July 18, 2008: ACTU executive passes resolution on Zimbabwe
- July 1, 2008: ZIMBABWE: Elections “neither free nor fair” says Zimbabwe Trade Union Congress, as Attacks on Unionists Continue
- May 22, 2008: Media Coverage Re: Cambodian Beer Promotion Women
- May 9, 2008: BURMA: Melbourne Candlelight Vigil Sat 10th May
- March 28, 2008: STAND UP FOR TIBET! – GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION – Monday 31 March
- November 8, 2007: Key decision-makers commit to Call to Action for Decent Work, Decent Life
- October 31, 2007: BURMA: Dateline Burma: Human Rights and New Media
- October 24, 2007: Burma: The Untold Story – an eye witness accounts from people involved inthe peace walks and demonstrations, August-September 2007
- August 24, 2007: International Solidarity Forum, Melbourne October 07 publicity
- August 9, 2007: Australian unions call for release of kidnapped and detained Iranian union leader
- August 3, 2007: Iran Day of Action – Thursday 9 August
- July 10, 2007: APHEDA DINNER 2007
- June 6, 2007: Support the UN: Western Sahara journalist asks Australia
- April 26, 2007: ITUC May Day Manifesto
- March 29, 2007: Spring Meetings: IMF and World Bank Need to Step Up on Labour Rights and Inequality
- March 16, 2007: Master on Labour Policies and Globalisation
- February 16, 2007: COLOMBIAN SOLIDARITY NETWORK
- December 12, 2006: Media release from Fiji Trades Union Congress
- December 5, 2006: World AIDS Day, Global Trade Unions Carry Forward Action Program
- December 3, 2006: NZ and Australian unions call for peaceful settlement in Fiji
- June 8, 2006: SATAWU National Security Guards Strike
- February 15, 2006: International Day Of Action On Iran
- February 14, 2006: Unions Call On Iran Govt To Respect Workers’ Rights & Release Detained Unionists
- February 10, 2006: International Day of Action: IRAN 15 February 2006
- February 7, 2006: Arrest Of Unionists At Sherkat-e Vahed (Tehran Bus Company)
- November 3, 2005: Global Unions GCAP Newsletter – October 2005, Issue 4
- September 21, 2005: Australians Support New Tongan Union
- April 29, 2005: ACTU And Trade Union Involvement In Make Poverty History 2005
- March 22, 2005: Statement Of The ILO Workers Group On Human And Trade Union Rights In Nepal
- March 17, 2005: Campaign On Nepal
- January 24, 2005: AidWatch – Where Is Your Money Going?
- January 24, 2005: Global Labour Policies Programme 2005-2006
- June 11, 2004: World Day Against Child Labour – 12 June 2004
- March 22, 2004: Hunger Strike At Coca-Cola Bottling Plants In Colombia
- March 10, 2004: Threats Against Cambodian Independent Teachers Association
- March 9, 2004: Protest Letter On Violation Of Workers Rights In Haiti
- December 16, 2003: East Timor Security Workers Strike
- November 27, 2003: Workers Of The World Uniting
- November 21, 2003: ACTU Condemns Arrest Of Zimbabwe Trade Unionists
- October 31, 2003: Protest Letter To Colombian Consulate On The Human Rights Crisis In Colombia.
- October 30, 2003: Protest Letter To Colombian Consulate: Assassination Of Esperanza Amaris Miranda
- October 13, 2003: Dili Airport Strike Enters Second Week
- September 4, 2003: Disaster Looms for Textiles and Clothing
Policies, Publications & Submissions:
- March 14, 2025: Renegotiation of Australia’s Bilateral Investment Treaties with Argentina, Pakistan and Türkiye
- January 15, 2025: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Australia and the United Arab Emirates
- July 29, 2024: Migration Amendment (Strengthening Sponsorship and Nomination Processes) Bill 2024
- June 12, 2024: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Agreement relating to Supply Chain Resilience
- June 3, 2024: Inquiries into ILO Convention No.187: Promotional Framework for Occupational Health and Safety, and ILO Convention No.191: Safe and Healthy Working Environment (Consequential Amendments)
- April 12, 2024: Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
- January 22, 2024: Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023
- January 19, 2024: Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)
- October 6, 2023: Inquiry into the Australian Government’s approach to negotiating trade and investment agreements
- August 18, 2023: Inquiry into the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
- July 21, 2023: Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill 2023
- February 3, 2023: A Migration System for Australia’s Future
- November 22, 2022: Review of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018
- March 22, 2022: Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
- March 7, 2022: ILO Forced Labour Protocol (No.29)
- January 28, 2022: Migration Amendment (Protecting Migrant Workers) Bill 2021
- January 24, 2022: Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy Review
- August 30, 2021: Report to the ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations 2021
- February 12, 2021: Customs Amendment (Banning Goods Produced by Uyghur Forced Labour) Bill 2020
- September 25, 2020: Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement
- June 30, 2020: Inquiry into strengthening Australia’s relationships with countries in the Pacific Region
