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Recent Media Releases
NZ Prime Minister To Open World Women’s Conference
February 17, 2003
The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark, will open the eighth World Women’s Conference…
Reshaping Work and Family
February 17, 2003
Unions have been, and continue to be, a bridge between the worlds of work, community…
Iraq Peace Rallies Start Today
February 14, 2003
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are expected to protest against the looming war in Iraq…
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…
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