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Recent Media Releases
Cairns workers lower paid and more insecure than most Australians
September 23, 2021
1 in 3 workers in Cairns are casual and have lower wages and less reliable employment than the rest of the nation according to a new report released today by the Queensland Council of Unions and ACTU. The Australian average for casual employment is 21.9 per cent.
ACTU Condemns Attack on Union Office
September 20, 2021
The ACTU condemns the violent attack on the CFMEU Construction Victorian office orchestrated by violent right-wing extremists and anti-vaccination activists.
Australians have lost 66 million hours of work in the month of August
September 16, 2021
146,000 workers lost their jobs, and those still in jobs have lost 66 million hours of employment in the month of August alone. Youth unemployment increased to 10.7%, and underemployment also rose to 9.3%, according to data released this morning by the ABS.
Morrison Government must not recognise Myanmar military dictatorship at UN General Assembly
September 15, 2021
The Morrison Government must support the end of the military junta and the return of democracy to the people of Myanmar. This includes the recognition of the National Unity Government (NUG) as the true representatives of the people of Myanmar, and not the military junta, at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly which convenes this week. The ACTU is joining unions around the world today on the UN International Day for Democracy to support the recognition of the NUG.
COVID-19 vaccines: community groups urge Trade Minister to deliver on waiving monopolies at WTO
September 14, 2021
Following months of campaigning, Australian civil society organisations last week welcomed the comments from Trade Minister Dan Tehan that the Australian Government now supports the temporary waiver of monopoly rules on COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and related products proposed by India and South Africa at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The waiver is key to supporting equitable and affordable access to vaccines for developing countries and has the potential to save millions of lives.
Casual workers lose rights as Morrison Government’s changes hit Awards
September 13, 2021
The Fair Work Commission has implemented the Morrison Government’s changes to casual employment outlined in the IR Omnibus Bill leaving many casual workers worse off.
ACTU launches national vaccination campaign
September 7, 2021
The ACTU is launching a national ad campaign to encourage Australians to get vaccinated to support essential workers and those who have lost their jobs because of the pandemic.
Morrison continues to choose talk over actions
September 7, 2021
The National Summit on Women’s Safety has concluded without the Morrison Government committing to enact all 55 recommendations of the Respect@Work report, or legislate for 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence leave.
Not one voice representing working women at Summit.
September 6, 2021
The Morrison Government’s National Summit on Women’s Safety boast representatives from business and the law, but not one representative of working women on any panel over the two days, despite the workplace and financial security being on the agenda.
Morrison Government sets stage for Women’s Safety Summit by gutting Respect@Work Report
September 2, 2021
Days away from the National Summit on Women’s Safety, the centre piece of the Morrison Government’s attempt to reduce sexual harassment and violence against women, the Government has voted in the house to ignore key recommendations of the Respect@Work report, voting down the substantive changes that would improve safety for women in workplaces.
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