Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Age Discrimination Worsens: Older Unemployed Cant Get Jobs
February 25, 2004
In advance of Treasurer Peter Costellos launch of a discussion paper on the implications of…
Howard Government’s Miserly Wage Offer For Low Paid Workers Defies Logic
February 19, 2004
The proposal by the Howard Government and peak employer group ACCI for an increase of…
Low-Paid Workers To ACCI: We Need A Fair Living Wage!
February 17, 2004
Low-paid workers will tomorrow morning confront leaders of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
ACTU Superannuation Trustees Network Newsletter No.23 February/March 2004
February 16, 2004
This month in ACTU Super News: Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) Under Microscope; Super Funds; Public…
ACTU Thanks Greg Sword
February 12, 2004
The ACTU President Sharan Burrow and Secretary Greg Combet today expressed their appreciation for the…
ACTU Media Alert: Unions Intensify Campaign to Save Bulk Billing
February 12, 2004
ACTU and health unions to meet with key Senators today. Doorstop Media Conference TODAY –…
Memorial for John Halfpenny 1935-2003
February 2, 2004
John Halfpenny, respected trade union leader and former VTHC secretary, will be remembered at a…
Labor’s Industrial Relations Policy
February 1, 2004
In this speech to ALP Conference Craig Emerson, Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations, outlines how…
ALP Faces Up To The Real Workplace Problems Says ACTU
January 31, 2004
In stark contrast to the Howard Government, the ALP is dealing with the tough realities…
Community- Union Alliance Wins Pay Victory For Outsourced Contracted Workers
January 30, 2004
TELCO. , the east London community-led alliance, has won an important victory for its Living…