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Recent Media Releases
GDP contraction shows the need for a jobs plan
June 3, 2020
The announcement by the ABS this morning that Australia is likely already in recession with GDP contracting by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 demonstrates the need for a comprehensive plan to create jobs and economic growth to lift Australia out of the COVID-19 crisis.
Statement from ACTU President Michele O’Neil on Virgin bidders shortlist
June 2, 2020
The unions representing Virgin workers note this afternoon’s announcement of the final shortlist for Virgin Australia bidders.
ACTU will focus on building a better, stronger and fairer Australia
May 26, 2020
The peak body for working people, the Australian Council of Trade Unions, welcomes the opportunity to sit down with the Government and employers to discuss how our economy can be rebuilt as flagged by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison at his national press club speech.
Statement from ACTU President Michele O’Neil on Virgin bidders meetings
May 25, 2020
After meeting with prospective bidders for Virgin Australia this afternoon, the unions representing Virgin workers have outlined a set of principles to shape the future of the airline.
Poll shows less than 10% of workers have basic COVID protections at work
May 21, 2020
Polling conducted for the ACTU shows a staggering lack of basic preventative measures in Australian workplaces and highlights the need for immediate action to improve WHS standards.
Court confirms permanent workers cannot be casuals
May 20, 2020
The Federal Court has ruled to protect the rights of working people who are labelled casuals purely to strip them of job security, rights and pay in a landmark ruling in the case of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato.
Record drop in retail spending shows need for ACTU plan to rebuild domestic economy
May 20, 2020
According to the peak body for working people in Australia, today’s release of a record…
Union movement welcomes Senate’s commitment to super
May 15, 2020
The union movement welcomes the Senate’s most recent commitment to protecting and improving superannuation for working people.
Wage subsidy must be extended as unemployment hits 6.2%
May 14, 2020
Unemployment has jumped 1.0 per cent to 6.2 per cent, with underemployment increasing by 4.9 per cent to a record high 13.7 per cent – 1.8 million people – and monthly hours worked down by 163.9 million hours according to data released by the ABS this morning.
Wage growth slows to 2.1 per cent as pandemic continues to hit workers
May 13, 2020
The Wage Price index (WPI) has slowed to 2.1 per cent according to new data released by the ABS this morning.
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