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.

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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.

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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.

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Abbott Government attacking workers’ entitlements

October 28, 2014

Unions have condemned the Coalition Government for attempting to dismantle the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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