Media Releases 2014
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Recent Media Releases
Employers push to force bullying victims to suffer longer
February 25, 2014
An employer push to stop the Fair Work Commission (FWC) from considering bullying claims that occurred before the new laws came into effect demonstrates heartless disregard for workers and lets employers off the hook.
Royal Commission shows this is a Government only interested in political point-scoring
February 10, 2014
The terms of reference of the Royal Commission announced today by the Abbott Government confirm it is a politically-motivated witch-hunt designed to weaken unions.
Local job losses mount as Abbott turns his back on Australian workers
February 10, 2014
Today’s decision by Toyota to end its Australian operations is a devastating blow for the thousands of Australian workers that rely upon the local auto manufacturing industry and represents a comprehensive failure by Mr Abbott to stand up for Australian jobs.
Royal Commission a $100 million political inquiry
February 9, 2014
The Abbott Government has announced a $100 million political inquiry to try to weaken unions despite refusing to find $25 million to stop 3000 jobs in Shepparton from going overseas.
Queensland members unite to celebrate Medicare as public services face attack
February 5, 2014
Union members, Medicare staff and one of the architects of the universal health care scheme will mark its 30th anniversary and restate their support for it to remain in public hands.
Unions launch national tour as Abbott Government turns its back on the majority of Australians
January 28, 2014
ACTU President Ged Kearney will today begin a national two-week tour of workplaces to discuss the dangerous direction being set by the Abbott Government for 2014.
Australia takes backward step in fight against global poverty
January 24, 2014
A decision by the Abbott Government to cut all funding to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) including funds to major job-creation projects, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, again demonstrates a lack of leadership.
Australian workers call on Cambodian Government to urgently investigate deaths of garment workers during strike action
January 23, 2014
Australian workers will deliver a letter to the Cambodian Ambassador tomorrow to seek an urgent meeting to discuss the Government response to the killing of at least four garment workers during recent strike action.
Outdoor workers urged to take care as temperatures soar
January 14, 2014
Outdoor workers such as trades people, gardeners and the many outdoor staff at the Australian Open are being urged to take care as temperatures soar this week.
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