Media Releases 2012
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Recent Media Releases
Minimum wage decision will widen the gap between the low-paid and the rest of workforce
June 1, 2012
Today’s decision by Fair Work Australia to grant just a $17.10 increase to Australia’s lowest paid workers will see those on minimum wages fall further behind the rest of the workforce and risks entrenching a working poor in Australia.
Rinehart plan to offshore Australian jobs shows world’s richest woman cares only for profits
May 25, 2012
The mining industry must be investing in secure, permanent jobs for Australians before resorting to importing guest workers.
Workers’ rights a glaring omission from new Australia-Malaysia free trade agreement
May 23, 2012
A new free trade agreement with Malaysia is a missed opportunity to advance decent and secure jobs and workers’ rights in our region.
Manufacturing hopes rest on union-supported co-operative ventures
May 18, 2012
Australian unions have endorsed the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) support for co-operative operations, recognising the critical role they play in advancing the organisation’s Global Employment Agenda and promoting decent work.
Unions wrap up ACTU Congress with renewed vigour to campaign for rights at work and fairer Australia
May 17, 2012
Australian unions have concluded the ACTU Congress 2012 invigorated by a clear, renewed plan to campaign for better rights for workers within a fairer economy and society.
Unions pledge to tackle the growing crisis of insecure work in Australia with a national campaign
May 16, 2012
Better rights for casual and contract workers, a much larger investment in Australia’s workforce and an overhaul of our welfare system will be the building blocks of reforms to undo the damage caused by the spread of insecure work.
Dave Oliver elected new ACTU Secretary; pledges to renew fight for workers’ rights and secure jobs
May 15, 2012
Dave Oliver has been elected as the new ACTU Secretary at the union movement’s Congress in Sydney today. Mr Oliver was elected unopposed to replace Jeff Lawrence, who did not seek re-nomination after five years in the position.
Young workers are our future and need to have a voice in the workplace
May 13, 2012
Young people are among the most vulnerable workers and will benefit from a renewed union push for better workplace protections, entitlements and representation.
Time for a ‘millionaires’ tax’ to ensure the wealthiest Australians pay their fair share
May 12, 2012
Reforms to make the wealthiest Australians pay their fair share of tax must be stepped up, including the introduction of a new “millionaires’ tax”.
Jobs, rights, fairness and equality on the agenda as unions prepare for 2012 ACTU Congress
May 7, 2012
Better protections for workers exercising their rights, a more balanced bargaining system and a range of improvements to economic and workplace conditions to help deliver secure jobs are all at the heart of a dynamic agenda for Australian unions leading into next week’s ACTU Congress.
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