Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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September 17, 2009
Family members of people who have died at work have joined with unions to lobby the Federal Government over new health and safety laws.
September 15, 2009
One year after the collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers and the onset of the Global Financial Crisis, governments must not drop the ball on business regulation to prevent financial mismanagement and corporate excess.
September 10, 2009
The loss in August of 7000 full-time jobs a week and an increase in underemployment show that it is too early to begin winding back efforts to support the Australian economy.
September 10, 2009
Unions have welcomed the recognition by a Senate committee today that there is no place for coercive powers in any workplace and that all workers should be subject to the same laws.
September 8, 2009
Reports of growing financial stress among working families highlights the need to do more to address rising unemployment and underemployment.
September 3, 2009
Workers who are adversely affected by the introduction of modern awards will be able to pursue ‘take home pay orders’ to ensure they are not worse off under the changes.
September 1, 2009
A strong turnout at rallies around the country sends a message that workers will not back down in their push for stronger national health and safety laws.
August 28, 2009
Unions will seek to ensure that no workers are left worse off as a result of the latest variations to modern awards requested by the Federal Government.
August 24, 2009
High levels of underemployment and chronic low pay for Australian women are set to worsen as a result of the global recession warns a major new report to be released today.
August 20, 2009
Bionic ear manufacturer Cochlear should immediately begin bargaining with unions following a clear vote by employees in favour of a union collective agreement.
