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Recent Media Releases
Pandemic leave, WHS reforms needed before workers can return
May 5, 2020
As states and the federal government start to consider relaxing isolation measures which have been controlling the spread of COVID-19, it is essential that the following reforms be made to keep people safe as they return to work.
Unions united in demanding workers focus during Virgin administration
April 30, 2020
Today, the unions representing Virgin Australia workers supported Deloitte remaining as administrators of the airline.
Polling shows alarming gaps in social distancing, PPE and cleaning protocols in the workplace
April 23, 2020
One in five workers are reporting that they do not have appropriate social distancing protocols in the workplace.
Research shows insecure work, age, gender divides in impact of virus
April 22, 2020
People in insecure work and with lower incomes are more likely to face unemployment or being stood down without pay as a result of the pandemic, with women, young workers and those over 65 also over-represented, according to new research conducted for the ACTU.
Morrison Government must intervene immediately to support Virgin Australia jobs
April 21, 2020
The peak body for working people in Australia has called on the Morrison Government to intervene immediately to save the jobs of 16,000 Virgin workers, in light of the announcement that Deloitte has been appointed as administrator of the company.
Government faces $800M bill if they sit back and watch Virgin die
April 17, 2020
The ACTU understands that the Morrison government is facing a potential entitlements and redundancy bill of $800million if it allows Virgin Airlines to collapse.
Business demanding 1 day “consultation” on agreement changes
April 16, 2020
The ACTU understands the big business lobby is pressuring the Industrial Relations Minister, Christian Porter, to alter Fair Work Act regulations that would cut the consultation period on agreement changes from a week to single day.
Historic win for working people as $130 billion wage subsidy passes
April 8, 2020
In a win for millions of workers the Morrison Government – which three weeks ago ruled out a wage subsidy of any kind – has committed to a $130 billion over six months wage subsidy program; JobKeeper.
ACTU welcomes FWC improvement to the safety net
April 8, 2020
The ACTU has welcomed the Fair Work Commission decision to improve the safety net and provide greater job security for working people during the corona virus pandemic.
Statement from Sally McManus on JobKeeper wage subsidy
April 7, 2020
Statement from ACTU Secretary Sally McManus on JobKeeper wage subsidy
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