Media Releases 2011
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Recent Media Releases
Report confirms fast action on climate is needed to create jobs, drive economy
May 23, 2011
The Climate Change Commission’s new report into the effects of global warming quells any doubt about the urgent need to set a price on pollution.
Fairfax cuts a risk to quality Australian journalism
May 19, 2011
Fairfax’s latest round of job cuts are an unequivocal risk to the future of quality Australian journalism and another example of big business stamping on the rights of workers.
Australian unions condemn latest attack on Fijian workers’ rights by military dictatorship
May 19, 2011
Australian unions are gravely concerned about reports of a fresh round of attacks on the rights of workers in Fiji, including new restrictions on freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Higher apprentice wages essential to maintain a skilled Australian workforce
May 17, 2011
Training wages should be increased to ensure apprentices can meet their living costs and Australia continues to have a skilled workforce.
Decent rise to minimum wage is needed to ease growing cost of living pressures
May 17, 2011
Australian households are feeling the pinch of sharply rising cost of living pressures, according to new official data which bolsters the case for a decent increase to award minimum wages.
Women finally a step closer to equal pay after landmark test case ruling
May 16, 2011
Women who have been traditionally underpaid are a step closer to achieving wage justice thanks to Fair Work Australia’s landmark recognition of the need for equal pay for the nation’s social and community sector workers.
Unions press for wage rise for low paid as research shows most Australians support more wealth equality
May 15, 2011
New research showing Australians strongly favour a more equal distribution of wealth bolsters the case for a $28 a week wage rise for the nation’s lowest paid workers.
Challenging times for Australian workers makes union membership more important than ever
May 6, 2011
A big increase in private sector employees has been paralleled by union membership numbers during the 12 months to August last year, new figures show.
Low-paid workers win access to bargaining system, but legislation still needs improvement
May 5, 2011
Low-paid award workers have a platform to improve their wages and conditions following an historic decision by the industrial tribunal.
But the decision also highlights shortcomings in the legislation that must be improved.
JobWatch closure would be a devastating blow to vulnerable Victorian workers
May 5, 2011
The Victorian Government must reconsider its decision to discontinue funding to Australia’s only service providing free advice and legal representation on workplace issues.
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