Media Releases 2011
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Recent Media Releases
Workers at Rio Tinto Alcan deserve better rights at work and higher wages
February 17, 2011
The Australian union movement has thrown its support behind a campaign to improve wages, conditions and workplace rights at Rio Tinto’s aluminium operations in Australia.
Unions to form new partnership to advance economic and social justice for Indigenous Australians
February 16, 2011
Unions will today announce a new partnership with indigenous Australians to campaign to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through decent jobs and sustainable economic development.
Australian unions join global action calling for workers’ rights in Mexico
February 15, 2011
The global trade union movement launched six days of global action calling for trade union rights in Mexico at the Australian Workers’ Union’s National Conference today, February 15, 2011.
Liberal changes to paid parental leave scheme would result in more women leaving the workforce
February 8, 2011
A Liberal Party proposal to end employer involvement in the new paid parental leave scheme would undermine the scheme’s objectives of strengthening the workforce participation of new mothers.
Australian unions join global day of action for democracy and human rights in Egypt
February 7, 2011
Australian unions will tomorrow take part in an international day of action for democracy in Egypt by calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights, including free trade unions.
Tribute from unions on passing of Bill Mansfield
February 3, 2011
The Australian union movement expresses its great sadness at the passing of Bill Mansfield.
Unions call for additional funds to be reinvested back into aged care workers
January 21, 2011
Unions welcome the additional funding recommendations in the Productivity Commission’s Caring for Older Australians draft report released early today, but are disappointed that it fails to address key workplace challenges faced by the aged care sector.
Court ruling sends message to employers to respect the role OHS reps play in keeping workplaces safe
January 21, 2011
A court ruling against Patrick Stevedores this week sends a clear message to employers not to discriminate against workers who raise legitimate health and safety issues.
Unions express sadness at Queensland flood devastation and support disaster relief appeal
January 12, 2011
Unions share the shock of all Australians at the ferocity and devastation caused by floods across much of Queensland over the past week.
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