Your Rights at Work

Equal Pay

Today, women, who do the same job as men, must be paid the same. But still women’s roles are under-valued or they miss out on the best jobs. More Details
Don't Risk 2nd Rate Safety

Big business is backing changes to national workplace health and safety laws that would put workers at risk of injury or illness because it wants to cut costs and red tape. Australian unions have launched a major new campaign called 'Don't Risk Secon... More Details

What is Your Rights at Work?

Your Rights at Work is a community campaign run by the ACTU.

The campaign brings together the hundreds of thousands of hard working Australians who want to protect their rights and conditions at work.

The campaign began in earnest in 2005 when the Howard Government revealed, for the first time, the full extent of its proposed workplace changes.

How do I get involved?

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We’ll keep you posted on the latest developments in the fight for Rights at Work, and give you opportunities to act at critical moments.

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Latest blog posts

Equal pay: an historic struggle that is continuing today By Mark Phillips Posted on: 4/09/2010 9:49:49 AM

The struggle for equal pay continues Posted on: 2/09/2010 2:48:30 PM

Weekly round-up from across the globe: week beginning 30 August By Mark Phillips Posted on: 1/09/2010 1:39:23 PM

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We need your help to keep our ads on air, to keep our voice heard and maintain crucial momentum in our fight to protect and restore Australians' rights at work. And with your help by taking action, you are making your voice heard and helping our campaigns.

You can donate by credit card below, or by sending a cheque to 'Rights at Work Campaign,' Campaign Donations, ACTU Level 6, 365 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

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Rights watch - Have your say

Other Duties as directed Monday, 6 September 2010 In Our job Description the term Other duties as directed has reappeared yet agai...... More

Retail Sunday, 5 September 2010 I work in the retail industry. I am hired on a casual basis but I do full time h...... More

Promoted with no extra Pay Sunday, 5 September 2010 Hi, My husband was promoted from Storeman / forklift driver to warehouse supervi...... More

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Rights at work on twitter

thisworkinglife: Independents break new ground in Australian politics with both stability and opportunity for change | http://bit.ly/a8Exqe 2 hours ago

thisworkinglife: RT @GedKACTU: after 17 days it's fantastic that we now have Julia Gillard as our Prime Minister - great outcome for working Australians 1 hours ago

thisworkinglife: R@W News welcomes contributions from members of the Rights at Work community. See how you can contribute at http://bit.ly/9Ycquz #RAWNews 2 hours ago

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