Media Releases 2020
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Recent Media Releases
Government needs to act urgently to ensure successful sale and secure future for Virgin
June 16, 2020
The ACTU has met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minster for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack to impress upon him and his Government the need for intervention to support airline workers, and to ensure a successful sale of Virgin.
Morrison Government’s early childhood education decision hits women the hardest
June 9, 2020
The peak body for working people in Australia has denounced the Morrison Government’s short-sighted and cruel decision to end free early childhood education and throw educators off JobKeeper.
ACTU slams Productivity Commission report into apprenticeships
June 5, 2020
The peak body for working people in Australia has slammed a report from the Productivity Commission into training and apprenticeships funding that recommends cutting apprentice wages and conditions, and is calling on the government to take responsibility for the skills and training crisis they have created.
Global Social Protection Fund needed to provide basic services for all working people
June 4, 2020
With 305 million full-time equivalent jobs lost worldwide due to the pandemic, Australia and other leading economies need to act now to protect the rights and livelihoods of working people around the world.
GDP contraction shows the need for a jobs plan
June 3, 2020
The announcement by the ABS this morning that Australia is likely already in recession with GDP contracting by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 demonstrates the need for a comprehensive plan to create jobs and economic growth to lift Australia out of the COVID-19 crisis.
Statement from ACTU President Michele O’Neil on Virgin bidders shortlist
June 2, 2020
The unions representing Virgin workers note this afternoon’s announcement of the final shortlist for Virgin Australia bidders.
ACTU will focus on building a better, stronger and fairer Australia
May 26, 2020
The peak body for working people, the Australian Council of Trade Unions, welcomes the opportunity to sit down with the Government and employers to discuss how our economy can be rebuilt as flagged by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison at his national press club speech.
Statement from ACTU President Michele O’Neil on Virgin bidders meetings
May 25, 2020
After meeting with prospective bidders for Virgin Australia this afternoon, the unions representing Virgin workers have outlined a set of principles to shape the future of the airline.
Poll shows less than 10% of workers have basic COVID protections at work
May 21, 2020
Polling conducted for the ACTU shows a staggering lack of basic preventative measures in Australian workplaces and highlights the need for immediate action to improve WHS standards.
Court confirms permanent workers cannot be casuals
May 20, 2020
The Federal Court has ruled to protect the rights of working people who are labelled casuals purely to strip them of job security, rights and pay in a landmark ruling in the case of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato.
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