Australia news live: Anthony Albanese praises Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as ‘giants’ as they step down from ACTU
Summary
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) leaders Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil announced they will step down after eight years as the first all-female leadership team. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised their work in improving workers’ rights, such as wage increases and protections for gig workers.Key Facts
- Sally McManus served as ACTU secretary and Michele O’Neil as ACTU president.
- They led the ACTU together for eight years, the first all-female leadership team in its 99-year history.
- The leaders helped pass laws on the right to disconnect from work, same job same pay, and criminalising wage theft.
- They campaigned for better pay, insurance, and safety for gig economy workers.
- Union membership in Australia has been growing for the first time in decades under their leadership.
- The gender pay gap in Australia is at a record low.
- They announced their departures amid rising wages in important, long-undervalued jobs.
- McManus will leave next month, and O’Neil will assist the new secretary before leaving by year’s end.
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