Media Releases 2016
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Recent Media Releases
Cash must take COAG opportunity to embrace DV leave for all workers
December 8, 2016
Tomorrow’s Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting will discuss paid family and domestic violence leave, presenting Minister for both Employment and Women Michaelia Cash with the perfect opportunity to demonstrate leadership on this important issue.
Historic win for workers as CUB dispute ends
December 7, 2016
Today the union movement welcomes the end of the long-running dispute involving the maintenance workers at CUB’s brewery in Abbottsford.
ACTU paid family violence leave case concludes in Fair Work Commission
December 2, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Union’s case for paid family and domestic violence leave
concludes in the Fair Work Commission today.
Passing of ABCC legislation a dark stain on Turnbull Government
November 30, 2016
The passage of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) bill through the Senate is an attack on our democracy and will do nothing to improve the serious risk of death and injury in the construction industry.
Senate backs union calls for just transition in the energy sector
November 29, 2016
The ACTU welcomes the interim report and recommendations of the Senate Committee inquiry into a Just Transition for workers in the coal fired power sector.
457 visa system is broken: ACTU calls for major reform of occupation list
November 28, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) welcomes the introduction of Labor leader Bill Shorten’s private member’s bill to review the 457 visa system.
ACT Government supports ACTU case for paid domestic violence leave
November 25, 2016
“The ACTU welcomes the submission from the ACT Government in support of our claim for 10 days of paid family and domestic leave to be included in all modern awards.”
ACTU launches 16 days of action on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25, 2016
Australian Unions today embark on 16 days of activism in concert with White Ribbon Day and the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Registered Organisations Bill a blow to workers
November 22, 2016
After over two years of failing to force it through the Senate the Turnbull government late last night secured passage of the Registered Organisations Bill, the little-known piece of legislation attacking workers and their unions that was used as a trigger for this year’s double dissolution election.
ACTU commits to gender equality in its leadership
November 17, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) this week has passed an historic resolution that will see equality in all leadership roles and representation at the peak trade union body.
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