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Recent Media Releases
Real wage cuts set new record
October 26, 2022
Inflation has reached a new high at 7.3 per cent for the year to September, and 8.4 per cent on non-discretionary items like fruit, dairy and power bills, likely setting a new record for real wage cuts since current statistics were established, according to new data released this morning by the ABS.
Budget starts work on cost of living relief, shows urgent need for wage growth
October 25, 2022
The Albanese Government has used its first budget to start the task of reducing cost of living pressures with significant investments in Paid Parental Leave, Early Childhood Education and Care, TAFE and skills training, affordable housing, cheaper medicine and renewable energy.
Union movement welcomes Affordable Housing Accord
October 25, 2022
The union movement welcomes today’s announcement of the Housing Accord, the first meaningful action by a Federal Government in many years aimed at addressing the housing supply shortfall.
Insecure jobs forcing hundreds of thousands to work through injuries, illness
October 20, 2022
37 per cent of workers in insecure jobs – including fixed-term and independent contractors, casuals and gig economy workers – report having gone to work while injured according to a new survey conducted by the ACTU.
Parental leave expansion a big step forward for working parents
October 20, 2022
The ACTU welcomes the Albanese Government’s commitment to expand access to Paid Parental Leave to 26 weeks. The new scheme will significantly increase the overall amount of leave available while also making it more easily shared between parents, including on a flexible basis.
Lessons of the pandemic must not be forgotten for workers left without sick leave
October 20, 2022
ACTU Executive has today passed a resolution reminding employers that even with public health orders and income support ending, they must ensure that workers are safe and healthy in their workplaces. The resolution also calls on the Albanese Government to bring forward legislation aimed at addressing rampant insecure work which means one in three Australian workers has no sick leave.
ACTU executive endorses principles for use and protection of workers’ data
October 12, 2022
ACTU Executive has passed a resolution aimed at addressing the significant shortfalls in regulation and safeguards regarding the use and protection of employee data by employers.
ACTU commits to support ‘Yes’ campaign on First Nations Voice
October 12, 2022
ACTU Executive has passed a resolution committing to the success of the ‘Yes’ campaign at the upcoming referendum on the question on whether a First Nations Voice should be enshrined in the Australian Constitution.
Expanded skills list shows legacy of Morrison Government’s neglect
October 6, 2022
The expansion of the Skills Priority List, released this morning, shows the deeply concerning legacy of the Morrison Government’s refusal to properly fund skills training over the past decade.
Ongoing rate hikes deepen cost-of-living crisis
October 4, 2022
Today’s interest rate rise of 25 basis points to 2.6 per cent, announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia represents another blow to Australian workers already struggling with a cost-of-living crisis.
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