1912 Brisbane general strike
January 20, 2021
Can you imagine being fired from your job simply for wearing a union badge?That’s what…
The 1936 Maritime Strike by Torres Strait Islander workers
January 12, 2021
Today we remember the beginning of the 1936 Maritime Strike by Torres Strait Islander workers….
The campaign for paid parental leave
January 7, 2021
For more than thirty years Australian unions campaigned for a paid parental leave scheme.Before the…
The 1972 Equal Pay decision
December 15, 2020
In December of 1972, the Arbitration Commission handed down its historic decision in favour of…
Unions win the 38-hour work week
December 7, 2020
In December 1981, a union campaign led to metal workers winning the 38-hour working week.Their…
The Eureka Stockade
December 2, 2020
Today we commemorate the Eureka Stockade – the rebellion on the goldfields in 1854.In 1851…
Your Rights at Work victorious!
November 24, 2020
On the 24th of November 2007, the union movement delivered a massive defeat to the…
Remembering Ted Grayndler
October 9, 2020
Today we remember the significant contribution made to the Australian union movement by Ted Grayndler…
Jennie George is elected ACTU President
September 28, 2020
On the 29th of September 1995, Jennie George became the first woman to be elected…
Albert Monk: a lifetime of unionism
September 14, 2020
Today we are remembering Albert Monk, who served as both Secretary and President of the…