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Official account of the ACTU Join the movement for change Authorised by Sally McManus, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Melbourne.
Pauline Hanson wants Australians to believe her recent comments were taken out of context. This quote from 2020 suggests they're part of a much longer pattern.
A lot of people have opinions about domestic and family violence. What shouldn't be up for debate is support for people experiencing it. That's why union members fought for and won 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave. www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/fa...
"I support what Trump's done." That's what Pauline Hanson said about US action in Iran. Now fuel prices are climbing, and economists are warning the escalating conflict could push inflation higher and increase the likelihood of another interest rate hike.
Another union member win! Aldi will pay $55 million to thousands of current and former workers following the SDA's underpayments case. This outcome sends a simple message: if you're working, you should be getting paid. Every minute. When workers stand together, they get results. ✊
If AI can influence hiring, promotions, rostering or redundancies, workers have a right to know how those decisions are being made and to challenge them when they're wrong. Technology should work for people, not make decisions about them behind closed doors.
Hughsey loves a good moan, if only he knew what he was on about...
World-leading rights. Fairer pay. Better protections. Uber Eats and DoorDash drivers are set for a 25% pay rise under groundbreaking new standards that could be the first of their kind anywhere in the world.
From 1 July 2026, your super has to be paid at the same time as your wages. That means no more waiting to see if it’s been paid, and it’s much easier to spot if something’s missing. It also means your money starts growing sooner, which can make a real difference to your balance over time.
On an Award? Don't forget to check your first full pay slip this month.
When the biggest benefit goes to the smallest group of people, the system must change.
This isn’t abstract policy. It’s your pay. Your protections. Your job security. They've made it clear it's all on the line, and their voting record on workplace issues shows they always vote in favour of big business, not workers. Every. Single. Time
Most people are ready for change. Lower prices mean more people can finally afford a home.
Every time unions win a pay rise for workers, we hear "it will push up inflation", and every time it's proved wrong. When workers win a minimum wage rise, it makes a massive difference to their lives; it also means more money is spent in local shops and businesses.
It's hard for Pauline Hanson to understand workers when she's not one of them. 88% absence says a lot.
Around 65% of News Corp’s value comes from its stake in REA Group, which owns real estate dot com, worth about $13.75 billion. So when their mastheads start clutching pearls, it’s worth asking who really benefits from the current setup
IDAHOBIT 🌈 We celebrate LGBTQIA+ workers today and every day. Unions stand for respect, safety, and dignity for all. Solidarity means everyone.
Breaking News: We are updating our claim to 6% for minimum and award-wage workers. #MinimumWage #CostOfLiving #UnionStrong #AusPol
Still getting a read on Tuesday’s budget. The takes are rolling in - let’s see what the papers are saying.
Workers are carrying the load while the system lets wealth run wild. The issue isn’t people, it’s policy. This Budget should focus on fixing outdated systems that favour wealth over work. That means fairer tax settings and housing reform so workers and first home buyers aren’t left behind.
Tomorrow’s Budget is a test on housing. Will it give first-home buyers a real chance to buy a home? In addition to tax reform, we are calling for more housing to be built. Time to back modular builds and invest in social housing.
When around 82 percent of a tax break goes to the top 10 per cent, it's time to rethink the system. This Budget, there's an opportunity to make real change, so homes are for people not profit.
Happy May Day! #mayday #internationalworkersday #unionproud
13 Years ago, over one thousand workers died while making clothes for global brands. Unions are calling on our government to strengthen the Modern Slavery Act to hold businesses accountable and stop exploitation before it happens.