Media Releases

Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.

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All ACTU media enquiries should be directed to ACTU Media team:

T: 03 9664 7315 (24 hours)
E: media@actu.org.au


Recent Media Releases

Telstra and communications industry unions agree on important principles

July 1, 2009

Telstra and communications industry unions agree on important principles

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Building Commission’s lack of independence is exposed by letter to Deputy PM

June 26, 2009

Building Commission’s lack of independence is exposed by letter to Deputy PM

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Property developers and big builders are the winners from unfair construction laws

June 17, 2009

Property developers and big builders are the winners from unfair construction laws

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Unions vow to continue to stand up for the rights of construction workers

June 16, 2009

Unions vow to continue to stand up for the rights of construction workers

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Chemists stand to lose $2500 a year from last gasp WorkChoices job contracts

June 13, 2009

Chemists stand to lose $2500 a year from last gasp WorkChoices job contracts

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Unions call for end to discrimination against construction workers & action on workplace deaths

June 3, 2009

Unions call for end to discrimination against construction workers & action on workplace deaths

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Unions to outline agenda for job security, workers’ rights and a fairer Australia at ACTU Congress

June 2, 2009

Unions to outline agenda for job security, workers’ rights and a fairer Australia at ACTU Congress

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Unions to push for radical new cap on executive salaries and bonuses

June 1, 2009

Unions to push for radical new cap on executive salaries and bonuses

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Pacific Brands must halt plans to send jobs offshore: unions

May 29, 2009

Pacific Brands must halt plans to send jobs offshore: unions

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Unions celebrate new era of support for working mothers and call on Coalition to back paid maternity leave plan

May 13, 2009

Unions celebrate new era of support for working mothers and call on Coalition to back paid maternity leave plan

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