Media Releases 2013
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Recent Media Releases
Unions pay tribute to Nelson Mandela as a man of peace and an inspirational figure of justice and equality
December 6, 2013
Australian unions are today mourning the death of Nelson Mandela, a towering figure of the twentieth century and an inspirational figurehead for equality and justice across the globe.
ACTU welcomes appointment of Greg Combet to SPC advisory panel
December 4, 2013
The ACTU welcomes the appointment of Greg Combet to a high level Government panel to advise on a major restructure of the SPC fruit and vegetable canning operations.
Qld Government bid to weaken safety laws is about protecting business interests
November 28, 2013
The ACTU calls on the Queensland Government to put the safety of workers first, not the money-making interests of their business mates.
Illegal asbestos imports putting Australians at risk
November 27, 2013
Tougher policing of imports described as asbestos free is urgently needed by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
Unions vote to push for leave for workers who experience domestic violence
November 25, 2013
Australian unions will support a special resolution at the ACTU Executive on 26 November for paid domestic violence leave to be included as a minimum entitlement in the 2014 modern award review.
Productivity Commission cracks the whip on older workers
November 22, 2013
The ACTU today rejected a recommendation by the Federal Government’s top policy agency to lift the retirement age to 70, as out of touch with the reality of life for Australian workers.
Low paid women to lose the most from dumping of superannuation rebate
November 21, 2013
Sales assistants, checkout operators and food preparation assistants are set to bear the brunt of the Coalition’s attack on superannuation.
Unions call for a strong Australian aviation industry
November 18, 2013
The ACTU has today been approached by unions that represent Qantas workers who are extremely concerned by news reports regarding the national carrier.
Business and unions join forces to support Pacific labour markets
November 15, 2013
Australian employer and trade union organisations unite to provide technical expertise and industry support; unemployed Pacific Island youth main beneficiaries.
Job freeze at the CSIRO could stunt productivity and innovation
November 8, 2013
Job freeze at the CSIRO could stunt productivity and innovation
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