Media Releases 2002
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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All ACTU media enquiries should be directed to ACTU Media team:
T: 03 9664 7315 (24 hours)
E: media@actu.org.au
Recent Media Releases
Test Case For Right To Part-Time Work, Flexible Hours, Extra Family Leave
November 26, 2002
Unions will seek new rights to part-time work , family leave and extra unpaid maternity…
Media Alert – ACTU Working Hours Summit
November 19, 2002
Political, industrial and community leaders will debate issues surrounding long hours of work and family…
All We Are Saying Is Give Trade A Chance
November 18, 2002
There has been insufficient discussion of the exporting side of the trade equation argues Tim…
ACTU Push For $24.60 Minimum Wage Rise
November 14, 2002
The ACTU will seek a $24.60 a week wage rise next year for 1.7 million…
Interim Award Win For Contract Call Centre Workers
November 12, 2002
Employees in the last bastion of unregulated workplaces in the industry – contract call centres…
ITF Condemn P&O Ban
November 12, 2002
The International Transport Federation (ITF) today condemned the banning of its Australian-based coordinator, Dean Summers,…
ITF Australia Launches Week Of Action
November 11, 2002
A week of accountability for rogue shipowners starts today with a Flag of Convenience skipper…
Scrapping Ansett Levy Confirms Howards Policy Failure
October 30, 2002
The ACTU renewed its call for national laws guaranteeing 100% of employee entitlements after the…
ACTU Stands By Andersons “Lies”
October 29, 2002
The ACTU has reaffirmed its public statements about the Ansett ticket levy after Federal Transport…
Fed. Govt. Overrules States To Let Cheap Foreign Labour Ship Sail In Queensland
October 24, 2002
The Federal Government has used extraordinary powers to allow a controversial foreign ship to operate…
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