Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Low paid women to lose the most from dumping of superannuation rebate
November 21, 2013
Sales assistants, checkout operators and food preparation assistants are set to bear the brunt of the Coalition’s attack on superannuation.
Unions call for a strong Australian aviation industry
November 18, 2013
The ACTU has today been approached by unions that represent Qantas workers who are extremely concerned by news reports regarding the national carrier.
Business and unions join forces to support Pacific labour markets
November 15, 2013
Australian employer and trade union organisations unite to provide technical expertise and industry support; unemployed Pacific Island youth main beneficiaries.
Job freeze at the CSIRO could stunt productivity and innovation
November 8, 2013
Job freeze at the CSIRO could stunt productivity and innovation
Workers urged to speak up as pregnancy discrimination overtakes disability for the top complaint in workplaces
November 6, 2013
Workers who have experienced discrimination while pregnant or when they have returned to work after having a baby are being urged to tell their stories to a national inquiry.
Workers should be worried about Abbott’s changes to Fair Work Commission
November 2, 2013
Workers should be worried about Abbott’s changes to Fair Work Commission
Outsourcing decision-making to big business raises questions about credibility of commission
October 28, 2013
The ACTU calls on the Commission of Audit to be transparent, consult with stakeholders and release an issues paper if it wants to be viewed as credible.
Housing policies need to change to support affordable housing
October 21, 2013
Housing policies need to change to support affordable housing
Thousands die or are injured at work – we need vigilance on safety in the workplace
October 15, 2013
Over half-a-million workers injured and thousands killed each year in Australia shows we need to strengthen not weaken workplace safety regulation.
Statement from ACTU President Ged Kearney on Michael Williamson fraud charges
October 15, 2013
Statement from ACTU President Ged Kearney on Michael Williamson fraud charges
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