Media Releases: 2016
All we want for Christmas is to safeguard penalty rates
Media Release - December 22, 2016
The Australian Council for Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling for charitable Christmas spirit by asking the public to consider those at work this Christmas, and a need to safeguard their penalty rates.
Throughout Australia this Christmas, hundreds of workers will be working overtime, in overdrive, to support the holiday season and they should be compensated fairly.
Turnbull Government must act now to protect public from Asbestos this Christmas
Media Release - December 21, 2016
This Christmas, the Australian Council of Trade Unions is reminding the Federal Government of the importance of properly monitoring all imports to Australia, to ensure the public is not exposed to asbestos contaminated products.
Earlier this year, 307,000 crayons contaminated with asbestos were stopped at Australia’s border sparking serious concerns about what could have slipped through customs and come into contact with Australians.
Murdoch University attacks on staff damage international reputation
Media Release - December 20, 2016
Murdoch University’s attempts to force their employees onto the safety-net award conditions – stripping conditions and undermining academic independence – is an anti-union attack that risks the world-standard resource which makes Australian Universities so desirable for domestic and international students – their staff.
MYEFO proves no vision for jobs or growth
Media Release - December 19, 2016
Malcolm Turnbull has delivered the worst of both worlds: massive spending cuts hurting ordinary Australians and an economy in reverse gear.
Pension cuts will rip $412 million a year from NSW economy
Media Release - December 17, 2016
The full brunt of Turnbull Government cuts to pensions will be felt by New South Wales, with close to half a billion dollars being ripped from the state’s economy each year, starting from 1 January.
Pension cuts will rip $321 million a year from Victorian economy
Media Release - December 17, 2016
The full brunt of Turnbull Government cuts to pensions will be felt by Victoria, with almost a third of a billion dollars being ripped from the state’s economy each year, starting from 1 January.
Pension cuts will rip $235 million a year from Queensland economy
Media Release - December 17, 2016
The full brunt of Turnbull Government cuts to pensions will be felt by Queensland, with almost a quarter of a billion dollars being ripped from the state’s economy each year, starting from 1 January.
Pension cuts will rip $29 million a year from Tasmanian economy
Media Release - December 17, 2016
The full brunt of Turnbull Government cuts to pensions will be felt by Tasmania, with $30 million dollars being ripped from the state’s economy each year, starting from 1 January.
Systemic underpayment of workers shows the system is broken
Media Release - December 9, 2016
Australian Unions are calling for action by the Turnbull government to address the systematic flouting of our workplace laws and the exploitation of our young people.
Government inaction on DV leave is unconscionable
Media Release - December 9, 2016
The Turnbull Government’s abandonment of paid family and domestic violence leave at today’s Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting is deeply irresponsible, and flies in the face of the widespread community acceptance that we must all do more to address domestic and family violence.
