January 27, 2022
One year on from Myanmar’s military coup, the ACTU has joined with Human Rights Watch, Australian Council for International Development, the Australian Centre for International Justice, the Refugee Council of Australia, and Publish What You Pay to call on the Morrison Government to impose sanctions on Myanmar’s military leaders and their business interests.
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 ACTU sends a solidarity message to Secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), Lee Cheuk Yan.
