Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Abbott’s Two-Tier Medicare Attacked
November 3, 2003
The Federal Government’s Medicare changes are under attack today from union and community groups opposed…
Super Cadets To Make A Difference
October 15, 2003
Compulsory superannuation achieved by unions in the 1980s has been the single most important factor…
ACTU National Competition For Students
October 6, 2003
The ACTU Worksite For Schools website is currently running a student competition for school, TAFE…
National Blitz Cracks Down On Call Centres
October 6, 2003
Unions will target up to one-hundred call centres across Australia as part of a week-long…
Survey Targets Women And Workplace Violence
October 2, 2003
The Victorian Trades Hall Council Womens Committee has launched a survey investigating the issue of…
Searching Outside The Box
October 2, 2003
Esteemed US labour economist Richard Freeman puts his case for open source unionism, and argues…
University Staff Reps Vote For National Industrial Action
September 30, 2003
University staff representatives today voted for a national day of action at Australia’s 38 public…
Abbott Bullying University Staff Onto Individual Contracts
September 23, 2003
University staff could be forced onto individual contracts that undermine existing pay and conditions under…
ACTU Super News September/October 2003
September 3, 2003
This month on ACTU Super News Industry Funds Winners; Ethical Investor Focus On Workers; Ken…