Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Workers’ Memorial Day 2012: Strong action required to end deaths from asbestos exposure
April 27, 2012
Ahead of Workers Memorial Day 2012, unions are calling for a National Asbestos Authority to manage the mandatory removal of the deadly chemical from all Australian buildings by 2030.
Unions offer cautious support to administration for HSU East branch but will monitor closely
April 26, 2012
The Federal Government’s application to the Federal Court to have an administrator appointed to the Health Services Union East Branch is a grave and serious step, and would normally be opposed by unions.
Liberal Party welfare cut plan will entrench poverty among vulnerable Australians
April 19, 2012
Vulnerable people would be left without a safety net and the longstanding Australian tradition of egalitarianism and a fair go would be ditched under a Coalition plan to help the wealthy at the expense of the poor.
Unions team up with OurSay.org to give all Australians the chance to question union leaders
April 15, 2012
All Australians will be given the opportunity to engage directly with ACTU President Ged Kearney through a groundbreaking collaboration with social media start-up OurSay.org.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard to address opening day of ACTU Congress 2012 on 15 May
April 11, 2012
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will address the first afternoon session of the ACTU Congress in Sydney next month.
ACTU Executive endorses recommendation to suspend Health Services Union
April 5, 2012
The Executive of the ACTU has today met in Melbourne and voted to suspend the Health Services Union from the ACTU until it can resolve serious issues of governance and financial management.
ACTU Executive to meet on Thursday to consider suspension of Health Services Union
April 4, 2012
A special meeting of the ACTU Executive has been called for Thursday afternoon to consider the immediate suspension of the Health Services Union of Australia from the ACTU.
Save the date: Brian Howe at National Press Club on 18 April
April 2, 2012
The chair of the Independent Inquiry into Insecure Work in Australia, Brian Howe AO, will address the National Press Club in Canberra on 18 April.
Skills shortage claims must be independently investigated before Aussie jobs offshored
April 2, 2012
Skills shortage claims must be independently investigated before Aussie jobs offshored
Woolworths-Government Fresh Start Agreement is a promising development for secure jobs
April 1, 2012
A new agreement between the federal Government and retail giant Woolworths to create 10,000 new jobs this year must be accompanied by measures to ensure these are secure jobs and not just transient, casual positions
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