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.
The L20 has called for the Brisbane Action Plan to put in place comprehensive measures to “support aggregate demand and reduce inequality” as committed to in 2013, and ensure policy coherence through coordination processes at national and G20 levels.
The Labor Party should accept the advice of its own MPs and oppose Investor-State Dispute Settlement in the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement, or any trade agreement, says ACTU President Ged Kearney.
L20 spoke out for pro-growth strategies to ensure jobs and inclusive growth at the G20 Taskforce on Employment meeting (22 – 24 July 2014, Brisbane, Australia)
The Global Labour University (GLU) invites trade unionists and labour activists to apply to its Masters in ‘Labour and Development’ at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg ,South Africa.
The following is the text of a message of condolence sent by the ACTU to the British Trades Union Congress following the sudden death of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow.
Whether you want to join a union, take action in campaigns, or make the most of the benefits of being a union member, Australian Unions is the place to go for information and resources.
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.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to
land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
