Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Australia Hosts Global Womens Talks
February 11, 2003
Five hundred women union representatives from around the world will meet in Melbourne next week…
80% Of Workers Want Family Friendly Laws, Cap On Hours
January 31, 2003
Eighty per cent of Australian employees want more family friendly workplace laws and a cap…
The 8th World Women’s Conference Of The ICFTU
January 30, 2003
The ACTU will host the 8th World Women’s Conference Of The ICFTU in Melbourne from…
Parliament Must Debate Iraq War
January 23, 2003
The ACTU has condemned the Howard Government for sending Australian troops to prepare for war…
Bargaining Fees Are Fair And Democratic
January 22, 2003
It is only fair that non-unionists who are prepared to accept better pay, job security,…
ACTU Pushes For More Redundancy Pay
December 20, 2002
Long-serving employees including casual workers sacked without redundancy entitlements would receive up to 20 weeks…
Grocon Workers Reject Non-Union Deal
December 18, 2002
Grocon should negotiate with the construction union after its Victorian employees voted three-to-one against the…
ACTU Seeks Talks To Save Employee Entitlements
December 17, 2002
The ACTU has called for urgent talks with the Federal Government on the loss of…
Howard Must Implement Paid Maternity Leave Plan
December 11, 2002
The ACTU is calling on the Federal Government to fully implement the paid maternity leave…
ACTU Super Newsletter – December 2002
December 10, 2002
In the latest issue: choice bill misses mark, how much is enough, members sue prison…
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