Paul Bastian has been the National President of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union since December 2009 and was appointed Acting National Secretary in March 2012. Paul is a Shipwright by trade and holds a Law Degree from the University of Technology, Sydney. Read more
Paul Bastian explains how Australian trade unions are leading the call for a global ban on asbestos. Read more
Anna-Maria Arabia says our scientific innovation is world class but is at risk if the government and private sector stop investing. Read more
Nadine Flood is National Secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, one of the most active and innovative trade unions in Australia. Nadine began as an organiser with the CPSU in 1995, representing members across government agencies and in Telstra. Nadine has represented CPSU members in agencies such as DEEWR, ABS and the APSC as well as directing the CPSU’s involvement in the Your Rights at Work campaign. Read more
Tony is the national leader of the Transport Workers Union of Australia, a position he has held since 2006. He is a graduate of the Harvard University Trade Union program and currently sits on the NSW Labor Council Executive. Read more
Jeff was elected as Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions in August 2007. Under his stewardship, the ACTU was a key negotiator in the drafting of the Fair Work Act, […] Read more
The Community and Public Sector Union, one of the largest trade unions in the country, represents workers who provide some of Australia’s essential services. It is at the forefront of defending the public sector so it can continue to provide these services to the community. Read more
The Property Council of Australia is the leading advocate for Australia’s $600 billion property industry. It counts the bulk of the nation’s major investors, property owners and developers – as well as the industry’s professional service and trade providers – amongst its members. The Property council has launched a major campaign Make My City Work to highlight the importance of planning our cities to deal with a growing population base. Visit the website. Read more