Media Releases 2011
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Recent Media Releases
Australian workers want better job security, not a return to WorkChoices-style policies
July 17, 2011
Plans by the Liberal Party to re-embrace individual contracts and slash unfair dismissal protections would put at risk the pay and job security of millions of Australians at a time when they are experiencing cost of living pressure.
Tax reforms support more women into work
July 15, 2011
Unions have welcomed measures within the Government’s carbon price package that support more Australians to enter the workforce.
Carbon price package provides certainty and safeguards for workers, households and communities
July 10, 2011
Carbon price package provides certainty and safeguards for workers, households and communities
Two years on and the Liberal Party still doesn’t get workers’ rights
June 30, 2011
Two years after the Fair Work Act swept away WorkChoices, Tony Abbott has confirmed he has succumbed to Liberal Party extremists to plan a renewed attack on rights at work.
Insecure work and costs of living head workers concerns, new survey finds
June 19, 2011
Australians want greater job security and are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living, new research by unions has found.
Lowest paid workers get a $19.40 wage rise, but still not enough to bridge gap
June 3, 2011
Today’s decision by Fair Work Australia to grant a 3.4% increase to the one in six workers who are dependent on awards will allow Australia’s lowest paid workers to keep pace with the cost of living, but not with the rest of the workforce.
Industrial disputes continue to fall under Fair Work Act, proving employer groups wrong
June 2, 2011
New figures on the level of industrial disputes released today reveal claims by employer groups are simply incorrect.
Fair Work decision reinforces rights of workers to seek better pay and conditions
June 1, 2011
A decision today by the industrial umpire to allow workers to keep their right to protected industrial action when an employer refuses to bargain with them is a win for Australian workers.
Community leaders join call for carbon price
May 30, 2011
Over 140 Australian leaders and community groups have thrown their support behind Australia saying “yes” to cutting carbon pollution and “yes” to a clean energy economy.
Patrick’s secret plan for war on the waterfront will sabotage national economy
May 24, 2011
Patrick Stevedores’ hardline refusal to negotiate fairly with its workforce will shut down Australia’s shipping terminals and sabotage the Australian economy.
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