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Whether 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. Union Aid ...
Whether 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. Information ...
The ACTU welcomes the re-election of the Albanese Labor Government, and we look forward to working with them to ensure working people continue to see real wage growth, increased job security, and safe ...
Unions welcome the new right-to-disconnect laws coming into effect today as a cost-of-living win for working people. Today’s new rights will empower workers to refuse unreasonable out-of-hours work ...
The ACTU is calling for a ‘fair go in the digital age’ following today’s report that one in three Australian workers are at risk of job loss by 2030 from the introduction of AI by big corporate ...
The Australian Union movement is a movement of peace and respect for all races and nationalities. We oppose war, racism, and oppression. We act in solidarity. The Australian Union movement is ...
The Coalition’s only plan for women is to remove access to affordable childcare by reintroducing the childcare activity test if elected. This will result in parents throughout Australia losing ...
The participation rate of women in the Australian workforce has once again reached record highs of 63.4 per cent, according to today’s ABS Labour Force statistics. The April 2025 figures show ...
The ACTU welcomes today’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showing easing price pressures across a range of essentials. Big businesses must still do their part by reducing prices for working ...
The ACTU has spoken out against Australia’s new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as one of the worst countries Australia has ever negotiated a bilateral free trade agreement with. The UAE is a ...
Workers in key feminised industries should get at least a 9% pay rise in the Annual Wage Review, according to the ACTU’s reply submissions filed today with the Fair Work Commission. This rise would be ...
New figures show union membership grew substantially – by almost 200,000 members – from 2022 to 2024, powered by growth among young workers. This is a 12.5 per cent increase. Union membership now ...