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Recent Media Releases
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
ASIC reinforces ACTU’s calls to stop unsolicited financial advice for tenants
April 3, 2020
Australia’s corporate watchdog has supported the ACTU’s calls to stop real estate agents advising tenants to withdraw money from their superannuation if they are struggling to pay rent.
Statement from Sally McManus on wage subsidy announcement
March 30, 2020
The Morrison government has heard the Australian union movement’s call to ensure that all workers are covered by a wage subsidy program.
Statement from Sally McManus on Government plans for wage subsidy
March 29, 2020
Statement from Sally McManus on Government plans for wage subsidy
Unions and business waiting for government action on jobs and wages
March 27, 2020
The union movement is working with reasonable employers to keep as many people in work as possible.
To save jobs workers need an Australian Coronavirus wage subsidy of 80% now
March 25, 2020
The union movement cannot continue to watch working Australians, their livelihoods and communities being decimated.
Australian workers need comprehensive wage support now
March 21, 2020
Australian workers need comprehensive wage support now
Statement from ACTU President Michele O’Neil on Qantas
March 19, 2020
Statement from ACTU President Michele O’Neil on Qantas
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