Media Releases 2020
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Recent Media Releases
Polling shows alarming gaps in social distancing, PPE and cleaning protocols in the workplace
April 23, 2020
One in five workers are reporting that they do not have appropriate social distancing protocols in the workplace.
Research shows insecure work, age, gender divides in impact of virus
April 22, 2020
People in insecure work and with lower incomes are more likely to face unemployment or being stood down without pay as a result of the pandemic, with women, young workers and those over 65 also over-represented, according to new research conducted for the ACTU.
Morrison Government must intervene immediately to support Virgin Australia jobs
April 21, 2020
The peak body for working people in Australia has called on the Morrison Government to intervene immediately to save the jobs of 16,000 Virgin workers, in light of the announcement that Deloitte has been appointed as administrator of the company.
Government faces $800M bill if they sit back and watch Virgin die
April 17, 2020
The ACTU understands that the Morrison government is facing a potential entitlements and redundancy bill of $800million if it allows Virgin Airlines to collapse.
Business demanding 1 day “consultation” on agreement changes
April 16, 2020
The ACTU understands the big business lobby is pressuring the Industrial Relations Minister, Christian Porter, to alter Fair Work Act regulations that would cut the consultation period on agreement changes from a week to single day.
Historic win for working people as $130 billion wage subsidy passes
April 8, 2020
In a win for millions of workers the Morrison Government – which three weeks ago ruled out a wage subsidy of any kind – has committed to a $130 billion over six months wage subsidy program; JobKeeper.
ACTU welcomes FWC improvement to the safety net
April 8, 2020
The ACTU has welcomed the Fair Work Commission decision to improve the safety net and provide greater job security for working people during the corona virus pandemic.
Statement from Sally McManus on JobKeeper wage subsidy
April 7, 2020
Statement from ACTU Secretary Sally McManus on JobKeeper wage subsidy
ASIC reinforces ACTU’s calls to stop unsolicited financial advice for tenants
April 3, 2020
Australia’s corporate watchdog has supported the ACTU’s calls to stop real estate agents advising tenants to withdraw money from their superannuation if they are struggling to pay rent.
Statement from Sally McManus on wage subsidy announcement
March 30, 2020
The Morrison government has heard the Australian union movement’s call to ensure that all workers are covered by a wage subsidy program.
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