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Minimum wage up, but still short of ‘living wage’
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3% increase in the minimum […] Read More »
The power and passion of union boss Sally McManus
The Guardian has published an excellent profile on ACTU Secretary Sally McManus. It’s long, but it’s well worth the read! Read More »
We stand up, we fight back: Sally McManus
ACTU Secretary Sally McManus called for an historic $45-a-week increase to the minimum wage during a speech to the National Press Club on Wednesday. Read More »
Have Australia’s right to strike laws gone too far?
The ABC’s Stephen Long writes that the restrictions Australia has placed on the right to strike place us at odds with international conventions. Read More »
Knock for a better future
More than one thousand activists across Australia will be knocking on doors in key marginal seats in two weeks as part of the Australian Unions’ campaign for a better future. Read More »
Build a better future: Penrith 24th June
RTBU organisers, delegates and members are invited to the Penrith RSL club at 6pm on Wednesday 24th June to hear Sally McManus present the ACTU Build a Better Future Campaign. Read More »
ACTU Congress 2015
The ACTU Congress was held in Melbourne during the week, with around […] Read More »
Build a better future
Our living standards are what make Australia a great place to live and now they are under significant attack. Union members in workplaces across Australia are voting to support a demand on all governments and our employers. Read More »