Latest ACTU News

Made in Australia energy transformation will benefit climate and workers
Daniel Walton announced as McKell Institute chairman
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Leigh on competition – economic and political
Ai Group proposes 2.8% minimum wage increase strikes a responsible balance in a slowing economy
New solar program will benefit Australian communities, nature and manufacturing
Greens Bill Will Make Cost-of-living Crisis Worse
Qantas To Pay $21k To Illegally Stood Down Worker
40th anniversary of ACTU decision to back construction unions campaign for national superannuation scheme
Safe Work Australia report shows why right to disconnect is so important
Super funds partnering with community housing providers can help tackle housing affordability 
Coles Should Drop Prices After $594m Half-year Profit
ACTU welcomes historic publication of gender pay gap across Australia
Unions welcome working people’s real wages finally moving
Fully funded public schools are an essential element of a fair and prosperous society 
Woolworths profits show they have far too much power, says ACTU
ACTU response to Professor Fels’ report and recommendations
Ampol still squeezing consumers at the pump with $1.7 billion profit
Unions welcome review of Australian apprenticeships incentive system
QBE and IAG show no mercy in cost-of-living crisis
Commonwealth Bank fined $10.3 million for wage theft
ACTU welcomes government announcement to strengthen safety for offshore oil and gas workers 
Business as usual at CBA as it maintains stellar profitability 
New Taskforce to help improve NDIS registration
ACTU welcomes new rights for workers to help with the cost of living
Unions welcome additional protections for migrant workers
Fels report shines light on price gouging and inflation
ACTU welcomes crackdown on dodgy training providers
Professor Fels’ report shines a light on price gouging and unfair pricing
Yes to Renewables: Putting communities and jobs first
Tasmanians losing out: Less than 5% of casual workers who want permanent jobs can secure one
Unions welcome falling inflation rate
Half of workers in insecure jobs forced to work due to lack of paid leave
NATIONAL TRUCK CONVOYS TO URGE PASSING OF REFORM AS 2023 TRUCK CRASH DEATHS EXCEED 200 AND INSOLVENCIES SOAR
Engineered stone kills tradies. Bunnings and IKEA stopping its sales is a big win for public health
Opinion: ACTU’s claims on far-from-modest IR changes do not bear scrutiny
Role of journalists must be safeguarded in Gaza conflict
ACTU joins struggle against DP World with unanimous endorsement of MUA resolution
Maritime workers and Indonesian community come together to commemorate ‘Black Armada’ at Australian National Maritime Museum
Nurses & midwives say ‘Yes’ to a Voice to Parliament
Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee backs Voice to Parliament
NSA advocacy win: boost for working pensioners
Registered Organisations Governance & Compliance External Review: Final report and General Manager’s response
Building stronger workforce for stronger industy
Building stronger workforce for stronger industry
ACOSS backs ACTU price gouging inquiry
Australian and Global Union Leader Sharan Burrow to Deliver Second Annual Carmichael Lecture
ACTU welcomes pause on interest rates
Migration missteps coming 1 July will fuel food prices