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In the public interest

APHEDA is helping some of the half million extremely vulnerable people living in Burma’s civil war zone APHEDA is helping some of the half million extremely vulnerable people living in Burma’s civil war zone
The CPSU is committed to promoting, defending and celebrating the vital role its members play in Australian life.

CPSU members are also part of a wider movement dedicated to improving the quality of life for workers everywhere.


 

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Congratulations to Sharan Burrow on her election to head the global union movement - 26 June 2010
Australian unions warmly congratulate ACTU President Sharan Burrow on her election as the General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation.

CPSU supports DonateLife campaign - 9 June 2010
CPSU members have embraced the new campaign called DonateLife which urges families to discuss organ donation so there is no doubt about everyone’s wishes when it comes to organ donation.

National Sorry Day on 26 May - 12 May 2010
National Sorry Day on 26 May is followed by National Reconciliation Week (NRW) (27 May until 3 June 2010). May 27 marks the anniversary of the 1967 referendum where 90 per cent of Australians voted to remove clauses from the Australian Constitution which discriminated against Indigenous Australians.

It's May Day! - 28 April 2010
Find out what's happening in your state and get involved.

The 2010 APHEDA Raffle - Your chance to win a Round-the-World Trip - 28 April 2010
Australian workers are protected by strong unions, employment standards and modern awards. But many workers in developing countries do not enjoy the same rights. Now, though APHEDA, there is something we can do about it.

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