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Recent Media Releases
Australians overwhelmingly want government action to remove asbestos from homes and schools: poll
September 3, 2012
Almost a decade after asbestos was banned in this country, an overwhelming majority of Australians are concerned it remains a major health risk and want Federal government action to remove it from all homes and public buildings within two decades, according to a new poll.
Grocon must respect workers’ right to representation and agree to peaceful resolution of dispute
August 31, 2012
Grocon’s decision to reject the offer of a 14-day cooling off period has worsened a dispute that will only be resolved through negotiation.
Unions warn more workers will die unless health and safety laws are extended to the offshore industry
August 28, 2012
The deaths of two workers on a drilling rig off the Victorian coast yesterday is a tragic reminder of the dangers of the industry, leading unions to renew calls for offshore petroleum workers to be given the same workplace health and safety rights and protections those on dry land.
Tony Abbott’s mentor John Howard reveals Coalition’s real agenda for Australian workplaces
August 27, 2012
Individual contracts that cut pay and conditions and less protection from unfair dismissal are now well and truly at the top of the Coalition’s wishlist for Australian workers after the Liberals’ elder statesman John Howard let slip their real agenda.
Unions join new campaign to counter racism
August 24, 2012
Australian unions have pledged to stamp out racism in workplaces across the country, joining a new campaign to promote better understanding and inclusion for all.
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.
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