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Recent Media Releases
Report backs union calls to rid Australia of asbestos by 2030 and save 500 lives a year
August 16, 2012
A plan to make Australia asbestos-free by 2030 must start with government, say unions following the release today of the report of two-year national inquiry into asbestos removal.
Manufacturing has a bright future in a strong and diverse Australian economy
August 16, 2012
Australia’s manufacturing industry must have the right support and planning to ensure it continues to provide secure jobs for more than a million workers.
Business push to remove weekend penalty rates would cut take-home pay of working Australians
August 14, 2012
Moves by employers to strip workers of penalty rates on weekends would cut take-home pay and will be strongly resisted by unions.
Liberal plan to reduce unfair dismissal protection would hit vulnerable workers with huge legal fees
August 6, 2012
A Liberal plan to make unsuccessful claimants pay costs in unfair dismissal cases would severely curtail a fundamental workplace right and protection.
Unions vow to fight employer push to strip workers of rights as Fair Work review finds laws are working well
August 2, 2012
Australian unions will vigorously defend any further attack on workers’ rights by big business and employer groups after the Fair Work Act review found the current laws are working well and delivering fairness.
Time for business to stop blaming workplace laws for their failure to lift productivity
August 1, 2012
The imminent release of the Fair Work Act review must not be used by big business and employer groups as another opportunity to attack workers’ rights.
New research confirms insecure work is a health and safety risk to workers
July 30, 2012
New research showing casual workers are 50% more likely to be injured at work is solid proof that insecure work leads to unsafe working environments.
Return to democracy in Fiji must include workers’ rights and freedom of speech
July 29, 2012
The Fiji military regime must reinstate human and workers’ rights in its constitutional review process if it is serious about transitioning to a democracy.
Tribute from unions on passing of Peter Nolan
July 25, 2012
The Australian union movement expresses sadness at the passing of former ACTU Secretary Peter Nolan.
Coles dispute highlights need for workplace laws to recognise joint employment
July 25, 2012
Changes are needed to Australia’s workplace laws to force large corporations to take responsibility for their entire workforce.
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