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Nov 3, 2024 · The Australian Council of Trade Unions. The ACTU has fought for and won decades of wage increases through the award system and campaigns in the field, safer workplaces, greater equality for women, improvements in working hours, entitlements to paid holidays and better employment conditions, the establishment of a universal superannuation system, paid parental leave and paid family and domestic ...
Media Releases Archive - Australian Council of Trade Unions
Oct 31, 2024 · Media Releases. Read current and past media statements from the ACTU. You can also keep track of ACTU media releases by following the official ACTU feed on Twitter at @unionsaustralia. All ACTU media enquiries should be directed to ACTU Media team: T: 03 9664 7315 (24 hours) E: [email protected].
The ACTU National Union Directory - Australian Council of Trade …
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About the ACTU - Australian Council of Trade Unions
The Australian Council of Trade Unions is the peak body for Australian unions, made up of 38 affiliated unions who together represent almost 2 million workers and their families. We provide a single representative union voice to the government and employers. Since its creation in 1927, the ACTU has spearheaded some of the most fundamental ...
History of Australian unions
In 1927 unions gathered at the Melbourne Trades Hall building and formed the Australasian Council of Trade Unions as the movement’s peak body, later renamed the Australian Council of Trade Unions, or ACTU. This was an important step towards greater cooperation among the union movement, and it came at a vital time.
Policies, Publications & Submissions - Australian Council of Trade …
May 15, 2024 · Migration Amendment (Strengthening Sponsorship and Nomination Processes) Bill 2024. July 29, 2024. Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs…. Read More.
The Challenges Facing Unions In Australia
Apr 18, 1996 · 4. Improving Union Structures. 4.1 The third major challenge is to ensure that the union structures we have put in place over the last ten years or so are effective in servicing the needs of members. Since the mid ’80’s the union movement has been restructuring to achieve fewer but larger unions.
ACTU Statement on Gaza - Australian Council of Trade Unions
Apr 22, 2024 · The Australian Union movement is horrified by the escalating violence and death toll of civilians in Gaza. The ACTU reiterates its statements and resolution of 19 October 2023 and 23 February 2024 and continues to call for an urgent and permanent ceasefire and the release of hostages and political prisoners. The Australian Union movement is a ...
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Fill out the Contact Us form to get in touch with us directly – select your enquiry type from the dropdown menu. If you need to contact one of our affiliates instead, please refer to our affiliate directory here. Australian Council of Trade Unions. Address: Level 4 365 Queen St Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia. Phone: (03) 9664 7333.
The Gender Pay Gap is the difference between men and women’s income for work that is of either equal or comparable value. In 2013 the gap is 17.5%, meaning women earn on average 82.5% of men’s earnings. The gender pay gap is attributed to: Barriers women face in career development and access to leadership positions.