Politics and Big Business
Holding Big Business And Politics Accountable
Our Politics and Big Business collection highlights how Australian Unions advocate for fair workplace policies and challenge the influence of corporate power in shaping laws that impact workers. Learn how union members are working to expose unfair practices, push for pro-worker reforms, and ensure a fairer future where workers’ rights take priority over profit-driven agendas.
Fighting For Fairness And Legislation
Union members play a critical role in influencing workplace legislation that protects workers from exploitation. From tackling issues like wage theft and job insecurity to lobbying for improved working conditions, this section provides insights into how unions unite workers together to demand accountability from politicians and big businesses.
Strength Through Collective Action
With the power of collective action, union members are advocating for better wages, safe workplaces, and job security across all industries. These stories demonstrate the real impact of workers standing together to challenge the status quo and build a system that prioritises fairness for all workers.
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The Allan Fels Inquiry into Price Gouging kicks off in Melbourne
September 22, 2023
Yesterday the inquiry into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing Practices commenced in Melbourne, convened by economist and former ACCC chair Professor Allan Fels and commissioned by the ACTU.
Qantas high court ruling in favour of workers
September 18, 2023
In a historic victory for unionists and workers, the Federal Court’s ruling was upheld: Qantas are responsible for the largest case of illegal sackings in Australia’s history, and it’s time for them to take responsibility.
It’s time to hold big business to account
August 22, 2023
From food to petrol to electricity to flights: prices everywhere are skyrocketing. As are corporate profits and executive salaries and bonuses.
Tax on superannuation? Find out what the latest changes mean for you
March 21, 2023
And before you ask – no, we do not know the identity of the one person who has more than $540 million in super.
Permanent protection won for thousands of refugees
February 15, 2023
For 19,000 refugees who have set up new lives in Australia, there is finally hope.
Three things workers need to see in tonight’s Federal Budget
October 25, 2022
Prices on everything are going up but our wages have failed to match those increases. The budget is a chance to turn the trend around. But don’t just take it from us. It’s what the experts are saying too.
Corporate profits are the main cause of the cost-of-living crisis
July 19, 2022
The evidence is in: this cost-of-living crisis could have been prevented if corporate giants had put people over profit.
Australian CEOs earn 100 times more than the average worker
July 13, 2022
How would you like to live like a CEO for a day? We’re certainly putting our hands up.
Big business running same tired scare campaign when it comes to paying increases to workers
July 5, 2022
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate the 5.2% wage increase minimum wage workers will see appear on their pay slips in a matter of days. But it seems big business and conservative politicians aren’t too keen to give workers their fair share.
Minimum wage increase well within the means of Australian businesses
June 22, 2022
“If you said workers should continue to have real wage cuts and pay for an inflation rate they didn’t cause, I think that’s morally bankrupt,” said Sally McManus.