Unions
Union bodies call for action on Gaza
April 10, 2024
The ACTU and Global Unions call for unified action to bring about an urgent and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. The ACTU Executive has supported the call from Global Unions for unified action following an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the Gaza genocide case. The ACTU urged Israel “to comply with the ICJ’s Order…
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Unions
Union bodies call for action on Gaza
April 10, 2024
The ACTU and Global Unions call for unified action to bring about an urgent and…
Unions
Unions urge RBA to prioritise rate cuts, not higher une...
March 22, 2024
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling on the Reserve Bank of Australia…
Unions
Federal government expands Paid Parental Leave
March 22, 2024
Families will soon have access to significantly more Paid Parental Leave, with the Albanese Government…
Unions
Australia becomes first country to ban engineered stone
February 15, 2024
The ban is the culmination of a years-long campaign by unions, clinicians, and workers. Experts…
Unions
Corporate Australia booms at the expense of their custo...
February 15, 2024
Experts say the rising cost of living is causing “growing anguish” among working people, while…
Unions
ANMF launches landmark Nurses Award work value case
February 9, 2024
The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has filed a landmark…
Unions
Unions welcome new protections for migrant workers, dec...
February 9, 2024
Australia’s labour movement has hailed the passage of the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill…
Unions
Millions receive early Christmas present with passage o...
December 8, 2023
Millions of Australian workers received an early Christmas present with the passage of key parts…
Unions
Nurses and midwives’ rightful place is at the centre...
December 1, 2023
We need to challenge the prejudice against nurses and midwives using the full extent of…