Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
China free trade agreement must protect Australian jobs
November 17, 2014
With an announcement on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China expected as early as today, Australian unions are united in calling on the Federal Government to ensure any deal it does protects Australian jobs.
New research shows Australia’s plan for G20 is on the wrong track for economic growth
November 12, 2014
A new analysis shows wages growth in Australia has reached a 17 year low, raising concerns about a prolonged period of stagnation in real living standards.
Record wages slump but PM Abbott continues to call for real wage cuts
November 12, 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s calls for Australians to accept real wage cuts at a time when new official data shows that we are experiencing the equal lowest wage growth in the 17 year history of records proves he doesn’t understand the pressures on working families.
TPP trade talks must stop
November 11, 2014
The ITUC and the ACTU have called on governments to stop negotiations on the “Trans-Pacific Partnership” agreement, criticising the secrecy and corporate bias in the current negotiations.
Abbott Royal Commission announcement a red-hot political stunt
October 31, 2014
The announcement today by the Federal and Victorian Liberal Governments is a red hot political stunt and proves the Royal Commission into trade unions is a fundamentally political exercise.
Senators pledge to reject Govt’s redundancy cuts
October 30, 2014
Australian Unions have enthusiastically welcomed today’s commitment by the cross bench Senators to vote against the Abbott Government’s unfair changes to the Fair Entitlements Guarantee.
Addressing domestic violence is everyone’s responsibility
October 28, 2014
Domestic violence is a social issue that must be tackled and taken seriously by all members of our community, including employers.
Unions push for the right to domestic violence leave
October 28, 2014
Unions are pushing to give millions of Australian workers the right to access domestic violence leave.
Abbott Government attacking workers’ entitlements
October 28, 2014
Unions have condemned the Coalition Government for attempting to dismantle the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG).
James Hardie trying to shirk responsibility for the deaths of asbestos victims
October 22, 2014
Unions have been left with little confidence James Hardie will honour its responsibility to compensate asbestos victims following a meeting with the company this week.
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