Media Releases 2012
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Recent Media Releases
Justice for James Hardie’s asbestos victims as the High Court finds ex-directors breached their duties
May 3, 2012
Today’s High Court ruling that seven former directors of James Hardie misled the Australian Stock Exchange about the company’s ability to fund compensation claims from asbestos victims is a step towards justice for the families of those who suffered at the company’s hands.
Minimum wage panel must put a safety net for the low-paid above all else
April 30, 2012
A $26 a week wage increase should be granted to low-paid workers to maintain a safety net and ensure they do not fall further behind average income earners.
Abbott’s real agenda is to weaken unions so they are unable to stand up for workers’ rights
April 28, 2012
Tony Abbott’s latest stunt that has nothing to do with protecting workers’ interests and everything to do with undermining unions so he can pursue a radical workplace agenda.
Workers’ Memorial Day 2012: Strong action required to end deaths from asbestos exposure
April 27, 2012
Ahead of Workers Memorial Day 2012, unions are calling for a National Asbestos Authority to manage the mandatory removal of the deadly chemical from all Australian buildings by 2030.
Unions offer cautious support to administration for HSU East branch but will monitor closely
April 26, 2012
The Federal Government’s application to the Federal Court to have an administrator appointed to the Health Services Union East Branch is a grave and serious step, and would normally be opposed by unions.
Liberal Party welfare cut plan will entrench poverty among vulnerable Australians
April 19, 2012
Vulnerable people would be left without a safety net and the longstanding Australian tradition of egalitarianism and a fair go would be ditched under a Coalition plan to help the wealthy at the expense of the poor.
Unions team up with OurSay.org to give all Australians the chance to question union leaders
April 15, 2012
All Australians will be given the opportunity to engage directly with ACTU President Ged Kearney through a groundbreaking collaboration with social media start-up OurSay.org.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard to address opening day of ACTU Congress 2012 on 15 May
April 11, 2012
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will address the first afternoon session of the ACTU Congress in Sydney next month.
ACTU Executive endorses recommendation to suspend Health Services Union
April 5, 2012
The Executive of the ACTU has today met in Melbourne and voted to suspend the Health Services Union from the ACTU until it can resolve serious issues of governance and financial management.
ACTU Executive to meet on Thursday to consider suspension of Health Services Union
April 4, 2012
A special meeting of the ACTU Executive has been called for Thursday afternoon to consider the immediate suspension of the Health Services Union of Australia from the ACTU.
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