International Campaigns & Issues 2003
As the peak union body for Australia, the ACTU participates in a range of international forums on behalf of unions and Australian workers, including the International Labour Organisation and the International Trade Union Confederation.
Australian unions are also active players in the global union movement, joining international campaigns and solidarity actions on a regular basis.
In this section, you will find statements by the ACTU on international issues, details of current international campaigns, and news from around the world.
Recent International Campaigns & Issues
East Timor Security Workers Strike
December 16, 2003
World Bank security staff in East Timor are on strike after their employer, Chubb Protective…
Workers Of The World Uniting
November 27, 2003
Globalisation of the union movement is being seen by business as a generally positive trend…
ACTU Condemns Arrest Of Zimbabwe Trade Unionists
November 21, 2003
ACTU President Sharan Burrow has protested to the Zimbabwe High Commission in Australia regarding the…
Protest Letter To Colombian Consulate On The Human Rights Crisis In Colombia.
October 31, 2003
In this letter to the Colombian Consul-General, ACTU President Sharan Burrow raises deep concerns about…
Protest Letter To Colombian Consulate: Assassination Of Esperanza Amaris Miranda
October 30, 2003
In this letter to the Colombian Consul-General, ACTU President Sharan Burrow strongly protests and condemns…
Dili Airport Strike Enters Second Week
October 13, 2003
East Timorese employees of Timor Aviation Services (TAS) entered the second week of their strike…
Disaster Looms for Textiles and Clothing
September 4, 2003
Many poorer countries dependant on exports of textiles and clothing will see their economies destroyed…
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