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Recent Media Releases

Member Benefits Update – March 2005

March 11, 2005

Read all the latest information regarding Membership Services for union members in this months update.

Super Women: Reflections On Gender, Work And Equity In Australia Today

March 8, 2005

International Women’s Day – International Women’s Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by women’s…

Skilled Trades Face $100 A Week Pay Cut Under Govt Wage Plans

March 8, 2005

Carpenters, plumbers, bricklayers, metalworkers, chefs and other qualified tradespeople could face a pay cut of…

Outcomes Of NSW Govt Review Of Legal & Admin Costs In Asbestos Compensation

March 8, 2005

ACTU Welcomes Outcomes Of NSW Government Review Of Legal And Administrative Costs In Asbestos Compensation…

Violence & Political Instability Fails To Stop Worldwide Celebrations Of I.W.D

March 8, 2005

Despite the dwindling respect for human rights in Nepal, a sharp rise in anti-trade union…

Fair Pay For Women Under Threat By Govt Changes To Wages Umpire

March 8, 2005

Women earn $150 a week less than male employees and the Government’s planned changes to…

Traffic Fines Slow-down As Workers Reject Individual Contracts

February 28, 2005

The processing of speeding fines and traffic infringements for Victorian motorists will cease today (Monday…

Minister Admits Fairness Is Not The Government’s IR Agenda

February 25, 2005

Employment Minister Andrews has today admitted that the Government is not interested in fairness in…

Sacked Mums Go To Court Over AWA’s 25% Pay Cut

February 22, 2005

A group of mothers is launching a court challenge today against their sackings from a…

Sacked Mums Go To Court Over Individual Contracts’ 25% Pay Cut

February 22, 2005

A group of mothers today will launch a court challenge against their sackings from a…

Past Media Releases

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