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Recent Media Releases
GDP and profits up but wages go backwards
March 2, 2022
Workers’ wages are going backwards under the Morrison Government despite GDP growing by 3.4 per cent in the December quarter of last year, according to data released by the ABS today.
Morrison missing for working women
March 1, 2022
Today the ACTU has released “Morrison Missing – A Record of his Failure for Working Women” – a major report outlining how the Morrison Government has failed to support working women.
Survey shows a third of disability workers planning to leave the sector
February 24, 2022
Almost one-third (31%) of nearly 2500 disability support workers surveyed said they wanted to be in a different job in twelve months’ time.
Workers cop worst real terms pay cut in 20 years under Morrison “recovery”
February 23, 2022
Wages in Australia are going backwards in real terms, according to statistics released by the ABS today.
PM targets frontline workers in blame shifting scare campaign
February 21, 2022
In its latest attempt to shift focus from its own failures, the Morrison Government has chosen to attack workers who are trying to improve their wages and conditions after nearly a decade of low wage growth.
TWU wins landmark couriers decision including gig workers
February 18, 2022
The Transport Worker Union has had a significant win in NSW today that will see couriers receive enforceable pay rises between 36 and 46 per cent over three years and further protections – including for Amazon flex drivers in a world first.
Data shows toll of “let it rip” policies on workers
February 17, 2022
At least half a million workers lost hours or worked zero hours due to being forced into taking leave due to the “let it rip” policies that allowed Omicron to explode, according to ABS data released today. This was exacerbated by the Morrison Government’s failure to prepare and provide enough RATs or make them free and accessible.
Government looks on as 14,500 employers steal super
February 16, 2022
Three quarters (14,500) of employers subjected to an ATO compliance tests in 2020/21 had stolen superannuation from workers, according to figures tabled by the ATO in Senate Estimates today.
Joint statement on Disability Sector Support – COVID-19
February 15, 2022
The disability sector is in crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic. People with disability, service providers and disability workers cannot face the latest Omicron wave alone. The sector needs urgent support from the Commonwealth Government so that essential services can continue and be delivered safely.
Disability workers, advocates and employers call on Morrison Government to provide sector with critical support
February 15, 2022
Unions, workers, service providers and people with disability will be in Canberra today to meet with MPs and call for the Morrison Government to provide the disability sector with much needed support to deal with critical shortages of staff, PPE and RATs.
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