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June 1, 2012
Today’s decision by Fair Work Australia to grant just a $17.10 increase to Australia’s lowest paid workers will see those on minimum wages fall further behind the rest of the workforce and risks entrenching a working poor in Australia.
May 25, 2012
The mining industry must be investing in secure, permanent jobs for Australians before resorting to importing guest workers.
May 23, 2012
A new free trade agreement with Malaysia is a missed opportunity to advance decent and secure jobs and workers’ rights in our region.
May 18, 2012
Australian unions have endorsed the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) support for co-operative operations, recognising the critical role they play in advancing the organisation’s Global Employment Agenda and promoting decent work.
May 17, 2012
Australian unions have concluded the ACTU Congress 2012 invigorated by a clear, renewed plan to campaign for better rights for workers within a fairer economy and society.
May 16, 2012
Better rights for casual and contract workers, a much larger investment in Australia’s workforce and an overhaul of our welfare system will be the building blocks of reforms to undo the damage caused by the spread of insecure work.
May 15, 2012
Dave Oliver has been elected as the new ACTU Secretary at the union movement’s Congress in Sydney today. Mr Oliver was elected unopposed to replace Jeff Lawrence, who did not seek re-nomination after five years in the position.
May 13, 2012
Young people are among the most vulnerable workers and will benefit from a renewed union push for better workplace protections, entitlements and representation.
May 12, 2012
Reforms to make the wealthiest Australians pay their fair share of tax must be stepped up, including the introduction of a new “millionaires’ tax”.
May 7, 2012
Better protections for workers exercising their rights, a more balanced bargaining system and a range of improvements to economic and workplace conditions to help deliver secure jobs are all at the heart of a dynamic agenda for Australian unions leading into next week’s ACTU Congress.
