Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
James Hardie must keep asbestos victims in the loop over GFC impact on compensation
April 23, 2009
James Hardie must keep asbestos victims in the loop over GFC impact on compensation
Jobs lost for 91,000 young victims of the Global Financial Crisis: unions call for action
April 22, 2009
Jobs lost for 91,000 young victims of the Global Financial Crisis: unions call for action
New report is further evidence Paid Parental Maternity Leave must be included in Federal Budget
April 17, 2009
New report is further evidence Paid Parental Maternity Leave must be included in Federal Budget
New Government-owned broadband company will maximise good jobs for Australian telco workers
April 7, 2009
New Government-owned broadband company will maximise good jobs for Australian telco workers
Building workers will continue to be discriminated against under proposed new laws
April 3, 2009
Building workers will continue to be discriminated against under proposed new laws
Working women $1million dollars worse off than men: paid maternity leave a good start
April 2, 2009
Working women $1million dollars worse off than men: paid maternity leave a good start
Minimum wage rise for 1.3 million low paid workers is vital to stimulate economy and safeguard jobs
March 29, 2009
Minimum wage rise for 1.3 million low paid workers is vital to stimulate economy and safeguard jobs
Rebuilding the world’s economy must put working people first, global unions tell G20 leaders
March 28, 2009
Rebuilding the world’s economy must put working people first, global unions tell G20 leaders
Paid maternity leave Week of Action keeps up the pressure for inclusion in Federal Budget
March 23, 2009
Paid maternity leave Week of Action keeps up the pressure for inclusion in Federal Budget
New IR laws are a major step forward for Australian workers
March 20, 2009
New IR laws are a major step forward for Australian workers