Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
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.
Lend Lease must support secure jobs in the building and construction industry
July 25, 2012
Construction giant Lend Lease must return to the bargaining table and respect the rights of workers to improve job and income security in the building industry.
Coles and Toll must respect the right of workers to a secure job with decent conditions
July 15, 2012
Supermarket giant Coles must show respect for secure jobs for its entire workforce by helping to resolve a dispute at its distribution warehouse in Somerton.
Just what kind of “workers’ best friend” does Tony Abbott really intend to be?
July 13, 2012
If Tony Abbott really wants to be the “best friend” of Australian workers, he should immediately release in full his proposed industrial relations policy.
$1 billion of workers’ money misused by employers a case for greater regulation and protection
July 11, 2012
Reports today that employers who do not keep aside funds for their workers’ entitlements have cost workers and the taxpayer up to $1 billion over the past decade are alarming, and must lead to tougher penalties for mismanagement.
Tougher penalties needed to make employers take responsibility for stopping workplace bullying
July 10, 2012
Workplace bullying is a hidden problem in Australian workplaces and must be treated as seriously as other physical hazards to workers, unions will tell a Parliamentary inquiry tomorrow.
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