Media Releases 2014
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Recent Media Releases
Senators pledge to reject Govt’s redundancy cuts
October 30, 2014
Australian Unions have enthusiastically welcomed today’s commitment by the cross bench Senators to vote against the Abbott Government’s unfair changes to the Fair Entitlements Guarantee.
Addressing domestic violence is everyone’s responsibility
October 28, 2014
Domestic violence is a social issue that must be tackled and taken seriously by all members of our community, including employers.
Unions push for the right to domestic violence leave
October 28, 2014
Unions are pushing to give millions of Australian workers the right to access domestic violence leave.
Abbott Government attacking workers’ entitlements
October 28, 2014
Unions have condemned the Coalition Government for attempting to dismantle the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG).
James Hardie trying to shirk responsibility for the deaths of asbestos victims
October 22, 2014
Unions have been left with little confidence James Hardie will honour its responsibility to compensate asbestos victims following a meeting with the company this week.
Unions fight employer grab for annual leave
October 16, 2014
Australian Unions are fighting a push by employer groups that could see workers never taking annual leave.
Government plan for Australia’s future rests on cuts to wages and conditions
October 14, 2014
The message for Australian workers out of the Abbott Government’s competitiveness announcement today was that wages, conditions and job security are under renewed attack.
Secure jobs needed to help tackle poverty: Australian Unions
October 12, 2014
Australia needs to get serious about tackling insecure work if we are to address rising poverty and inequality.
WA Budget cuts short sighted
October 9, 2014
The Barnett Government is following the well-worn path of conservative governments that think slashing public services and jobs is the answer to balancing their books, despite evidence to the contrary.
New push to give casual workers the right to permanent work
October 7, 2014
Unions are pushing to give more than two million casual workers in Australia the right to become permanent employees.
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