Speeches & Opinions: 2003

ICFTU Secretary Guy Ryder’s Speech To ACTU Congress

Media Release - August 19, 2003

The fight for a fairer Australia is unlikely to be won unless we move forward…

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Simon Crean’s Speech To ACTU Congress

Media Release - August 19, 2003

How do we expect our young kids today to get a start in life when…

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Greg Combet’s Speech To ACTU Congress 2003

Media Release - August 18, 2003

The labour movement must rebuild its power in this country, not for its own self interest, but in the interest of a decent and fair society argues Greg Combet in his address to ACTU Congress 2003.

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Greg Combet’s Speech To ACTU Superannuation Seminar

Media Release - July 25, 2003

The key goals of unions in superannuation are to build retirement incomes which are held…

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Greg Combet’s Speech To Future Of Work Conference

Media Release - June 12, 2003

Income inequality, job insecurity and the increasing intensity of work are the key issues for…

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Greg Combets Speech On The Launch Of Future Strategies

Media Release - May 8, 2003

ACTU Secretary Greg Combet outlines the values and goals of a union movement again on…

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Sharan Burrow’s National Press Club Speech

Media Release - March 12, 2003

In a speech to the National Press Club in Canberra today, ACTU President Sharan Burrow…

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