International Campaigns & Issues 2004
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
World Day Against Child Labour – 12 June 2004
June 11, 2004
One in six of the world’s children are involved in child labour. They do work…
Hunger Strike At Coca-Cola Bottling Plants In Colombia
March 22, 2004
Colombian union workers began a hunger strike in front of the Coke bottling plants protesting…
Threats Against Cambodian Independent Teachers Association
March 10, 2004
The ACTU reiterates the ICFTU’s call to express further concerns regarding the safety of other…
Protest Letter On Violation Of Workers Rights In Haiti
March 9, 2004
ACTU joins international trade unions in it’s concerns regarding recent violation of workers’ rights in…
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