Media Releases

Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.

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Recent Media Releases

Time to celebrate new IR laws – stronger rights and protections for Australian workers

July 1, 2009

New industrial relations laws represent an historic step forward for the rights of working Australians and their families. The new laws mark a turning point and will provide workers with a raft of stronger rights and protections.

Telstra and communications industry unions agree on important principles

July 1, 2009

Telstra and communications industry unions agree on important principles

Building Commission’s lack of independence is exposed by letter to Deputy PM

June 26, 2009

Building Commission’s lack of independence is exposed by letter to Deputy PM

Property developers and big builders are the winners from unfair construction laws

June 17, 2009

Property developers and big builders are the winners from unfair construction laws

Unions vow to continue to stand up for the rights of construction workers

June 16, 2009

Unions vow to continue to stand up for the rights of construction workers

Chemists stand to lose $2500 a year from last gasp WorkChoices job contracts

June 13, 2009

Chemists stand to lose $2500 a year from last gasp WorkChoices job contracts

Unions call for end to discrimination against construction workers & action on workplace deaths

June 3, 2009

Unions call for end to discrimination against construction workers & action on workplace deaths

Unions to outline agenda for job security, workers’ rights and a fairer Australia at ACTU Congress

June 2, 2009

Unions to outline agenda for job security, workers’ rights and a fairer Australia at ACTU Congress

Unions to push for radical new cap on executive salaries and bonuses

June 1, 2009

Unions to push for radical new cap on executive salaries and bonuses

Pacific Brands must halt plans to send jobs offshore: unions

May 29, 2009

Pacific Brands must halt plans to send jobs offshore: unions

Past Media Releases

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