International Campaigns & Issues 2005

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

Global Unions GCAP Newsletter – October 2005, Issue 4

November 3, 2005

In the October 2005 issue of Global Unions GCAP Newsletter; Get involved in White Band…

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Australians Support New Tongan Union

September 21, 2005

The State Public Services Federation (SPSF), a union with nearly 120,000 members, recently voted to…

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ACTU And Trade Union Involvement In Make Poverty History 2005

April 29, 2005

Support to the Make Poverty History coalition (MPH) is a natural step in unions further…

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Statement Of The ILO Workers Group On Human And Trade Union Rights In Nepal

March 22, 2005

Since the dismissal by HM King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal of his…

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Campaign On Nepal

March 17, 2005

Resources on the Global Union Campaign on Nepal. EI is deeply concerned by the latest…

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Global Labour Policies Programme 2005-2006

January 24, 2005

ILO intake of the International Masters Programme in Labour Policies for 2005-2006.

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AidWatch – Where Is Your Money Going?

January 24, 2005

The Asian tsunami prompted an outpouring of public compassion and has focused our attention on…

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The ACTU Network

Australian Unions

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Mind Your Head

We’re taking action to protect workplace mental health.
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Worksite

Your rights at work for students and for people entering the workforce for the first time.
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OHS

Information and resources for health and safety representatives and workers about how to speak up at work for health and safety.
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Union Aid Abroad

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is the overseas aid and development agency of the ACTU. Our work aims to build self-reliance through support to educational and training projects for workers and their organisations in the developing world.
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