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WEB2 days ago · The ACTU is the peak body for 38 affiliated unions that represent about 1.8 million workers and their families in Australia. It fights for better wages, safer workplaces, equality, social justice and more through campaigns, policy and advocacy.
The ACTU National Union Directory - Australian Council of Trade …
WEBWhether you want to join a union, take action in campaigns, or make the most of the benefits of being a union member, Australian Unions is the place to go for information and resources. We’re taking action to protect workplace mental health. Your rights at work for students and for people entering the workforce for the first time.
About the ACTU - Australian Council of Trade Unions
WEBThe ACTU is the peak body for Australian unions, representing almost 2 million workers and their families. It has a history of fighting for workplace and social justice, and provides industrial, policy and other support to affiliates.
ACTU calls for an urgent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
WEBOct 22, 2023 · The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) expresses its concern and solidarity with the victims of the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. It urges all sides to stop the bombing, protect civilians, and respect international law and human rights.
OHS - Australian Council of Trade Unions
WEBEvery worker has the right to a safe workplace. When they go to work each day, they should fully expect to return home uninjured and in the same state of health as they left. Occupational health and safety involves complete physical, mental and social well-being within a workplace.
History of Australian unions
WEBLearn how workers have organised and fought for their rights and a better society since colonial times. Explore the origins, struggles and achievements of the Australian union movement, from convict resistance to Eureka, from eight-hour day to today.
Morrison Government passes trade agreement with military …
WEBOct 20, 2021 · The Morrison Government has made a dangerous decision passing legislation enabling the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement without amendments. There has been no independent economic analysis of the impact of RCEP on the Australian labour market, and there is no evidence RCEP will create a single new job.
Queensland Council Of Unions (QCU) & QLD based TLC’s – QCU
WEBQCU is the state branch of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) in Queensland. It represents workers and their families in various industries and campaigns, and provides information and resources on unions and TLC's.
International Campaigns & Issues - Australian Council of Trade …
WEBSep 1, 2022 · International Campaigns & Issues. As the peak union body for Australia, the ACTU participates in a range of international forums on behalf of unions and Australian workers, including the International Labour Organisation and the International Trade Union Confederation. Australian unions are also active players in the global union movement ...
ACTU welcomes real wage rises for 2.6 million workers
WEBMedia Release - June 3, 2024. The ACTU welcomes the Fair Work Commission’s decision today to increase minimum and award wages by 3.75%, which will deliver a small real wage increase for 2.6 million workers. The above-inflation pay rise means a full-time worker on the minimum wage will be $33.11 better off each week.
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