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.
December 10, 2021
Global Day of Action for the Philippines: stop the attacks on trade unions!
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 16, 2021
The Australian Union movement is mourning the loss this week of Lina Cabaero, coordinator of Asian Women at Work.
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.
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
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.
June 4, 2021
The ACTU sends a solidarity message to Secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), Lee Cheuk Yan.
