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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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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The ACTU Network

Australian Unions

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Mind Your Head

We’re taking action to protect workplace mental health.
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Worksite

Your rights at work for students and for people entering the workforce for the first time.
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OHS

Information and resources for health and safety representatives and workers about how to speak up at work for health and safety.
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Union Aid Abroad

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is the overseas aid and development agency of the ACTU. Our work aims to build self-reliance through support to educational and training projects for workers and their organisations in the developing world.
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ACTU National Union Directory

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Australian Council of Trade Unions

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