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Recent Media Releases
Focus of Home Insulation Royal Commission must be to increase safety for workers: Unions
December 23, 2013
Focus of Home Insulation Royal Commission must be to increase safety for workers: Unions
More job losses on the way as Abbott turns his back on local industry
December 19, 2013
Workers at SPC Ardmona have woken up to unwelcome news reports today that suggest the fruit manufacturer is the latest local business in the Abbott Government’s firing line.
Quick fix won’t substitute for an actual plan for jobs
December 18, 2013
The package announced today by Tony Abbott will provide little relief to workers still reeling from Holden’s decision to end local manufacturing and is further evidence that the Government doesn’t have a plan for jobs.
Jobs not cuts are the answer Mr Abbott
December 17, 2013
Unions are calling on the Prime Minister to outline a plan for jobs not cuts in the Government’s response to the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO).
Hockey silent on jobs – letting down workers
December 17, 2013
Workers relying on a robust Australian job’s market have been let down following a policy-light and blame-heavy announcement at today’s Midyear Economic and Fiscal Outlook announcement by Treasurer Joe Hockey.
Government must explain plan for jobs growth
December 12, 2013
The Government must explain how it will ensure a robust jobs market in manufacturing and high end innovation and also fulfill its pre-election promise to create two million new jobs.
Catastrophic outcome from the Government’s biggest economic decision yet
December 11, 2013
An appalling lack of leadership from Government will cost up to 50,000 Australian workers their jobs following the announcement by Holden that it will cease production in 2017.
Unions pay tribute to Nelson Mandela as a man of peace and an inspirational figure of justice and equality
December 6, 2013
Australian unions are today mourning the death of Nelson Mandela, a towering figure of the twentieth century and an inspirational figurehead for equality and justice across the globe.
ACTU welcomes appointment of Greg Combet to SPC advisory panel
December 4, 2013
The ACTU welcomes the appointment of Greg Combet to a high level Government panel to advise on a major restructure of the SPC fruit and vegetable canning operations.
Qld Government bid to weaken safety laws is about protecting business interests
November 28, 2013
The ACTU calls on the Queensland Government to put the safety of workers first, not the money-making interests of their business mates.
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