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Australia must join the emerging low-carbon global economy Australia must join the emerging low-carbon global economy Following progress at CancĂșn towards an international agreement on cutting greenhouse gases, it is now critical that Australia joins the global action by establishing a price on pollution.

Govts and employers must not block equal pay Govts and employers must not block equal pay The historic campaign to win equal pay for social and community services workers has reached a crucial and delicate stage.

Report shows CEOs earning almost 100 times average workers Report shows CEOs earning almost 100 times average workers A new study has found that after a short period of restraint in 2008-9 when the Global Financial Crisis hit Australia, executive pay has hit stratospheric new heights and the average CEO will this year take home $6.4 million in total remuneration.

Loss of permanent full time jobs putting families at greater financial risk Loss of permanent full time jobs putting families at greater financial risk A new report into working life in Australia before and after the global financial crisis shows casual, part time and contract work is gradually overtaking permanent full time employment as the standard type of job for the majority of working Australians, and that working families are exposed to greater financial risk.

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Big $ bonuses for bank execs fuel profit grab through interest rate and fee rises Multi-million dollar bonuses are fuelling a grab for profits at the expense of workers & consumers hit by rises in interest rates & bank fees.
National paid parental leave scheme now only three months away; applications start today 1st October marks important milestone to delivering a paid parental leave scheme.
NPC speech Ged Kearney described a vision for the union movement in her first address to the National Press Club as ACTU President.
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Overturning of penalties against ex-James Hardie directors is insult to victims  17.12.10
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Community workers rally for pay equity: unions call on Govt to fund pay rises  15.12.10
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CancĂșn outcomes have laid firm foundations for global action on climate change  12.12.10
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