Media Releases 2016
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Recent Media Releases
Case for paid family and domestic violence leave commences at Fair Work Commission
November 14, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) on Monday (14/11/16) commences its case in the Fair Work
Commission for a new modern award entitlement of 10 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave.
Australian Unions are holding a national day of action to mark the beginning of the case and to remember
the 66 women who have been killed by a partner or family member so far in 2016.
Melbourne Media Event: National day of action: Hundreds to converge on Melbourne CBD to support Domestic Violence Leave
November 14, 2016
When: Monday 14 November, 2016
Where: Fair Work Commission, 11 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Time: 8:45am –
All media are invited to attend
Canberra Media Event : A Fairer, Cleaner Future – Just Transition conference for the Australian electricity sector
November 9, 2016
Canberra Media Event:
A Fairer, Cleaner Future — Just Transition conference for the Australian electricity sector
9:00am – 12:15pm
Thursday 10 November, 2016
Where: Mercure Hotel, cnr Ainslie & Limestone Avenue, Braddon
Hazelwood closure highlights the need for a Federal Government intervention in a Just Transition plan
November 8, 2016
Australian Unions call on the Turnbull Government to step up and play a proper role in the transition of coal fired power stations in the wake of the Paris Agreement. Releasing a national blueprint for a Just Transition today, the ACTU highlights the fact that the country is dealing with a major cross jurisdictional issue that is crying out for a national plan.
Statement on closure of Hazelwood Power Station
November 3, 2016
Statement from Ged Kearney, President, ACTU:
The news today that the Hazelwood Power Station is to close will hit communities in the Latrobe Valley hard. The union movement stands with these communities in this difficult time and is determined that workers in the Latrobe valley will not be forced to go through an extremely difficult process with no plan in place to secure their future employment and the future viability of their communities.
Government must back away from TPP or risk 39,000 local jobs
October 17, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is appearing before the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) today (17/10/2016) to provide economic evidence that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will destroy 39,000 Australian jobs.
After Seven Years and Millions of Dollars, Decision Announced in Pac Rim Mining Company vs. El Salvador: Coalition of Groups States “There are No Winners” Investor-State Arbitration Subverts Democracy
October 17, 2016
Cabañas, El Salvador / Washington DC / Ottawa / Melbourne – Civil society groups worldwide that have allied with Salvadoran communities and organisations working on mining and environmental issues reacted to today’s decision by the controversial International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) on the seven-year old case of Pac Rim Cayman vs. El Salvador, stating that “there are no winners” in this case. On Friday, October 14, the tribunal announced their decision that Pac Rim’s lawsuit was without merit and hence that El Salvador will not have to pay the company the $250 million that it sought.
ACTU mourns loss of New Zealand union leader Helen Kelly
October 14, 2016
ACTU mourns loss of New Zealand union leader Helen Kelly
Just Transition: a fair way forward for workers in changing industries
October 12, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) welcomes the establishment of a Senate Inquiry into Just Transition in the electricity sector. It is imperative that workers be given the highest consideration as the industry faces major change in coming years.
A “Buy Australian Act” will create jobs
October 10, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling for all Australian political parties to support a Buy Australian Act that would require all major government projects and services to use locally manufactured goods, such as steel, iron, clothing and equipment.
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