International Campaigns & Issues: 2021

Global Day of Action for the Philippines: stop the attacks on trade unions!

Media Release - December 10, 2021

Global Day of Action for the Philippines: stop the attacks on trade unions!

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ACTU stands in solidarity with the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions

Media Release - October 4, 2021

The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) has been forced to disband as a consequence of the persistent attacks on its activities, and intimidation and harassment of its members by security forces and the judiciary for exercising trade union rights and civil liberties.

The ACTU stands in solidarity with the HKCTU and the people of Hong Kong in their struggle for democracy.

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ACTU demands immediate release of KCTU President

Media Release - September 17, 2021

The ACTU has written to Korean President Moon demanding the immediate release of Yang Kyeung-soo, the President of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), who was arrested on 2 September.

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ACTU calls for recognition of the National Unity Government of Myanmar

Media Release - August 25, 2021

ACTU calls on the Australian Government to support the recognition of the National Unity Government of Myanmar at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

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ACTU statement on the situation in Afghanistan

Media Release - August 17, 2021

The Australian Union movement stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, and urges the Australian Government to do everything in its power to ensure their safety.

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Vale Lina Cabaero: a true internationalist

Media Release - August 16, 2021

The Australian Union movement is mourning the loss this week of Lina Cabaero, coordinator of Asian Women at Work.

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ACTU joins global union day of action in support of the people of eSwatini

Media Release - August 6, 2021

The ACTU has joined the global union day of action in support of the people of eSwatini in their demand for a democratic government.

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Solidarity with workers on strike across Iran

Media Release - July 2, 2021

The ACTU stands in solidarity with workers on strike at more than 60 oil and gas projects and petrochemical plants in nineteen cities across Iran

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ACTU calls for release of Iranian trade unionists

Media Release - June 4, 2021

The persecution of trade unionists and the systematic abuse of workers’ and trade union rights persist in Iran.

Two well-known workers’ rights defenders in Iran, Mahmoud Salehi and Osman Ismaili were arrested on 16 May 2021 and charged with endangering national security by disseminating information concerning the 1 May celebration.

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ACTU sends solidarity message to Hong Kong union leader, Lee Cheuk Yan

Media Release - June 4, 2021

The ACTU sends a solidarity message to Secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), Lee Cheuk Yan.

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