No worker should face discrimination because of issues unrelated to what he or she does at work.
Yet this happens every day to workers everywhere. They face discrimination based on gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, and other factors that make them different from the dominant groups in our society.
For the union movement to grow strong it must develop its capacity to organise all workers. CPSU is working to promote equal opportunity; oppose discrimination and promote positive action to address past discrimination for the following groups:
If you have a problem with discrimination at work, call our Member Service Centre on 1300 137 636 or click here to go to our workplace issue form.
Strong support for workers' rights on May Day- 9 May 2013 May Day is the international acknowledgement of the achievements of workers. It is traditionally celebrated annually on 1 May.
A shrinking slice of pie- 5 March 2013 New research shows wages share of national income falling behind profits.
IWD 2013: Who is Helen Robertson?- 5 March 2013 Or Muriel Heagney, or Pearl Gibbs? All are inspirational women who helped advance rights in Australia.
8 March is International Women's Day- 20 February 2013 International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is celebrated on March 8 each year.
AHRC The Australian Human Rights Commission can help with discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin , racial vilification , sex, sexual harassment, marital status, pregnancy, or disability. [read more]
