International Campaigns & Issues 2008
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
Zimbabwe: Australia Strengthens Sanctions, Supports Cholera Response
December 18, 2008
Australia will strengthen its sanctions against the Mugabe regime in Zimbabwe. The strengthened sanctions are…
Sharan Burrow letter protesting arrest of the President of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
December 12, 2008
Mr. Lee Myung-bak President of the Republic Blue House Seoul Republic of Korea By fax:…
Human Rights Day: Another Long List of Violations in 2008
December 11, 2008
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Trade unions from…
ITUC videos on forced labour
October 6, 2008
The ITUC has released new videos on forced labour. The videos are offered in low…
ITUC launches Youth Community Blog
October 2, 2008
Brussels, 22 September 2008 (ITUC OnLine) In the lead-up to the World Day for Decent…
New Report on “Green Jobs” a Challenge to Governments
October 1, 2008
The launching of a major report “Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low…
ITUC Launches YouTube Video Channel with World Day for Decent Work Videos
September 23, 2008
The ITUC has launched its own channel on YouTube in the lead-up to the World…
Declaration of Zimbabwean and Swaziland Civil Society
August 15, 2008
Declaration of Zimbabwean and Swaziland Civil Society delegates at a COSATU-convened Solidarity Conference, 10-11 August…
Olympics: IOC Inaction on Labour Rights Shameful
August 15, 2008
Campaigners in Hong Kong, backed by the Play Fair 2008 global coalition, have today confronted…
ACTU executive passes resolution on Zimbabwe
July 18, 2008
The ACTU condemns the ongoing state-sanctioned and politically motivated violence used against supporters of democracy…
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