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Recent Media Releases
Turnbull Government must stop terrifying asbestos exposure
January 30, 2017
The Australian Council of Trade Unions says the Turnbull Government must take immediate action to protect Australians from exposure to imported products containing life-threatening asbestos.
ACTU pre-budget submission calls for equality, decent living standards and inclusive economic growth
January 25, 2017
Australian Unions’ pre-budget submission calls on the Federal Government to reverse its failed economic policies and instead work to ensure inclusive growth which will benefit all Australians, not just a wealthy few.
Australian workers need a pay rise, not a pay cut
January 25, 2017
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) today welcomes Labor Leader Bill Shorten’s firm commitment to protecting the wages of millions of workers who sacrifice their weekends for the benefit of our economy.
Obituary – Carolyn Allport
January 23, 2017
It is with much regret that I write to advise of the death of NTEU’s first elected National President Carolyn Allport. Carolyn was President from 1994 to 2010 and served the Union with distinction at national and international levels, including membership of the ACTU Executive, negotiation and representation with eight Federal Education Ministers and an ongoing relationship with Universities Australia.
All workers should be very afraid if sneaky Parmalat can tear up EBA
January 19, 2017
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has today condemned the actions of dairy manufacturer Parmalat, which is attempting to tear up its current enterprise agreement with employees, and has locked workers out of their factory indefinitely, because they refused to agree to a new deal that would have seen their wages and entitlements cut.
Five ways young workers get ripped off in summer
January 6, 2017
The Australian Council of Trade Unions says young people starting their first jobs need to know their rights and make sure they get the entitlements and working conditions they deserve.
Thousands of secondary students and young people will start their first jobs this summer. It’s an exciting time, but also a time when young people are vulnerable to exploitation in the workplace. Parents can help their children learn about their rights, and help teenage children keep written records of their shifts, pay, starting and finish times and roster arrangements.
All we want for Christmas is to safeguard penalty rates
December 22, 2016
The Australian Council for Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling for charitable Christmas spirit by asking the public to consider those at work this Christmas, and a need to safeguard their penalty rates.
Throughout Australia this Christmas, hundreds of workers will be working overtime, in overdrive, to support the holiday season and they should be compensated fairly.
Turnbull Government must act now to protect public from Asbestos this Christmas
December 21, 2016
This Christmas, the Australian Council of Trade Unions is reminding the Federal Government of the importance of properly monitoring all imports to Australia, to ensure the public is not exposed to asbestos contaminated products.
Earlier this year, 307,000 crayons contaminated with asbestos were stopped at Australia’s border sparking serious concerns about what could have slipped through customs and come into contact with Australians.
Murdoch University attacks on staff damage international reputation
December 20, 2016
Murdoch University’s attempts to force their employees onto the safety-net award conditions – stripping conditions and undermining academic independence – is an anti-union attack that risks the world-standard resource which makes Australian Universities so desirable for domestic and international students – their staff.
MYEFO proves no vision for jobs or growth
December 19, 2016
Malcolm Turnbull has delivered the worst of both worlds: massive spending cuts hurting ordinary Australians and an economy in reverse gear.
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