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UnionsACT, which boasts 24 affiliated trade unions, is proud to announce that trade union membership grew by 4% in the territory in 2009. Union membership is up from 29,850 to 31,159 members in 2009, an increase of over 4%. “This is a fantastic result for ACT Unions, and shows just how relevant trade unions still are for everyday Australian workers,” said UnionsACT Secretary Kim Sattler. “Some of the biggest growth we have seen is in the CPSU (Community and Public Sector Union), the CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union), and APESMA (the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia). ”While John Howard was in power, some people argued that the trade union movement was in decline, through a concerted attempt by the Government of the day to smash the unions and reduce people industrial protections. “With the death of the WorkChoices legislation, which was defeated through hard campaigning by Australian Unions and the community-led Your Rights At Work campaign, a new era has dawned for Australian trade unions. “Even under the new Fair Work Australia bill, workers still need the protection of union membership on the job to protect their conditions, negotiate on their behalf for increased wages, lobby government for better safety, represent them in industrial disputes, and provide them with other benefits and services such as discounted shopping, cheap banking, not-for-profit superannuation and more. And the fees are tax-deductable! “As the numbers show, trade unions are back, stronger than ever and ready to keep fighting for Canberra employee’s rights at work,” Ms. Sattler said. Contact Kim Sattler on 6247 7844 or 0414 918 452 for comment. UnionsACT - 189 Flemington Rd, Mitchell ACT 2911 |
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UnionsACT conducted a special project with funding from the ACT Government - Office for Women Women's Grant Program in 2008. Project Officer Julia Collin helped to run 10 seminars on financial advice for women union members in low paid and casualised employment, and produced a superannuation information brochure. Have a look at the brochure we produced. |
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Here is the Online Registration Form for the 2009 National young unionists conference being held in Canberra on October 2, 3 & 4. Register now to secure your seat at the table to create the future of the union movement! |
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