Media Releases 2009

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Recent Media Releases

Unions call for summit to prepare for economic stimulus to preserve jobs and incomes

January 22, 2009

Unions call for summit to prepare for economic stimulus to preserve jobs and incomes

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Unions call for new economic stimulus package to target jobs that can begin straight away

January 20, 2009

Unions call for new economic stimulus package to target jobs that can begin straight away

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Government’s proposed IR laws must go further to deliver ‘rights at work’

January 13, 2009

Government’s proposed IR laws must go further to deliver ‘rights at work’

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Global action needed to effect immediate Gaza ceasefire and restart peace process

January 7, 2009

Global action needed to effect immediate Gaza ceasefire and restart peace process

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Response to slowing economy must focus on jobs and skills, not attacks on rights at work

January 6, 2009

Response to slowing economy must focus on jobs and skills, not attacks on rights at work

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Unions look to see new IR laws in 2009

January 1, 2009

Unions look to see new IR laws in 2009

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Past Media Releases

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Australian Unions

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.
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Mind Your Head

We’re taking action to protect workplace mental health.
Visit Mind Your Head

Worksite

Your rights at work for students and for people entering the workforce for the first time.
Visit Worksite

OHS

Information and resources for health and safety representatives and workers about how to speak up at work for health and safety.
Visit OHS

Union Aid Abroad

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.
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