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Recent Media Releases
Massive bank profits undermine Turnbull’s corporate tax fantasy
February 15, 2017
The continued massive profits being generated by Australia’s big four banks, as exemplified by today’s $4.9 billion announcement by the Commonwealth Bank, throws a spotlight on the Turnbull Government’s ongoing obsession with providing corporate tax cuts.
No Room for Partisan Politics in Energy
February 13, 2017
Representatives of Australian communities, including civil society, households, workers, investors, business energy users and energy suppliers today challenged all political leaders to stop partisan antics and work together to reform Australia’s energy systems and markets to deliver the reliable, affordable and clean energy that is critical to wellbeing, employment and prosperity.
Statement from ACTU Secretary Dave Oliver:
January 31, 2017
For thirty years I have had the privilege and honour to serve the great Australian union movement, including five of those as Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).
I am extremely proud to have spent my working life improving and protecting living standards for workers and their families.
Now is the time for renewal at the ACTU, with a new generation of highly skilled, diverse and motivated leaders each of whom are capable of fulfilling a critical leadership role.
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.
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