Media Releases 2020
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Recent Media Releases
ACTU provides plan for jobs in pre-budget submission
August 21, 2020
The ACTU has again urged the Morrison Government to expand its pandemic response and adopt a comprehensive jobs plan in a pre-budget submission sent to the Treasurer this week.
Jane Hume “ambivalent” about complying with legislated super increase
August 17, 2020
In an extraordinary abdication of her responsibility as the Minister responsible for superannuation, Senator Jane Hume said this morning that she was “ambivalent” about whether the Morrison Government delivered an increase to the super guarantee, which has already been legislated.
Federal Government must intervene to protect workers’ sick leave in a pandemic
August 13, 2020
The High Court has handed down a decision that means Australian shift workers will be entitled to less than 10 days sick leave each year.
7.5% per cent unemployed, more than a million out of work for the first time
August 13, 2020
The continued rise of unemployment, with 1,009,400 people now out of work, shows the economy is in deep crisis and we need decisive action to create jobs and begin a long recovery process. We need a National Economic Reconstruction Plan.
Wage growth slumps to historic low
August 12, 2020
The wage price index has slumped to 1.8 per cent over the year, down from 2.1 per cent in the March quarter, and only 0.2 per cent over the last quarter – the lowest quarterly and yearly rates since the index was started in 1997.
Expanded JobKeeper still excludes millions
August 7, 2020
The ACTU welcomes the expansion of JobKeeper announced today, but until the scheme fully covers casuals and visa workers it will not adequately protect our community from the virus, as these workers will be desperate for income.
Childcare package bails out employers, leaves workers in the cold
August 5, 2020
The announcement today of additional support for childcare providers in Victoria will do nothing for the workers in the sector who need clarity about what support they will receive as the state enters six weeks of stage four restrictions.
Statement from ACTU President Michele O’Neil on Virgin Australia
August 5, 2020
Virgin Australia’s announcement that they are cutting the jobs of 3000 workers is devastating.
Pandemic relief payment doesn’t go far enough
August 3, 2020
The “Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment” is a step forward but will not fix the hole in our COVID-19 defences.
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