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Secure Jobs Better Pay reforms lift wages by $6.3 billion

Secure Jobs Better Pay reforms lift wages by $6.3 billion

December 3, 2024

The Albanese Labor Government’s landmark Secure Jobs Better Pay workplace reforms – won by union members – have boosted economy-wide wage growth by $6.3 billion over the past year.  

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Asbestos Awareness Week: an enduring and deadly legacy

Asbestos Awareness Week: an enduring and deadly legacy

November 27, 2024

Asbestos use has a deadly legacy in Australia. But it’s not just in our past: still today, more than 4,000 Australians die from asbestos-related disease every year.

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20 reasons why the gender pay gap is closing faster

20 reasons why the gender pay gap is closing faster

November 19, 2024

The gender pay gap now at its lowest point ever at 11.5%. If we continue to progress as we are, the gender pay gap in Australia could close completely within nine years.

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The Australian union movement has always worked towards big, important and permanent changes that benefit all workers. Time and time again, we’ve proven that change is more than an idea – it is an action we take every day.

That’s why I’m inviting you to join almost two million union members today.

Sally McManus, ACTU Secretary
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The Australian Unions Support Centre can assist you to find and join your union. We can also provide general information about your rights at work. Call us on 1300 486 466.

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Wondering why this cost-of-living crisis has been so tough?

The last thing working people can afford is cuts to their workplace rights and wages.
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ADULT AGE, ADULT WAGE

If you’re of Adult Age, you should earn an Adult Wage. Make your voice heard by supporting the campaign.
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Pledge to protect work rights from Peter Dutton

We can't let Petter Dutton and the Coalition send workers backwards. Pledge to protect work rights from Dutton.
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Work Shouldn’t Hurt Survey 2023

A survey on the state of work health and safety in Australia 2023
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Support the union movement call for a 5% wage increase

Every contribution strengthens our collective voice.
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Report a Rip-off

Tell us about a recent incident/incidents you’ve had with an insurance company that’s left you feeling ripped off.
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Deadly Dust

Workers have a right to safe and healthy workplaces, free of potentially deadly silica dust.
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For The Workers

Join the nearly 2 million strong member movement that works as hard as you do.
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Don't Risk Dutton

Peter Dutton wants to do what big business wants: abolish the rights that workers rely on to get pay rises.
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Cost of Living

Ask yourself: can you afford a government that takes your rights and wages away?
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Adult Age? Adult Wage

If you’re of adult age, you should earn an adult wage.
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