The PM called Sally McManus a giant of the Labor movement. Now she just wants to go birding
Sally McManus, the secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, is stepping down after nearly a decade of leadership. She is credited with reshaping Australia's industrial landscape through campaigns for wage increases and worker protections.
Why it matters
Her departure marks the end of a significant era for Australian labor relations, influencing how future industrial policies and worker rights are negotiated.
Sally McManus addresses a rally of childcare workers demanding better pay and conditions, in Sydney, in 2022. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP Sally McManus addresses a rally of childcare workers demanding better pay and conditions, in Sydney, in 2022. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP Sally McManus The PM called Sally McManus a giant of the Labor movement. Now she just wants to go birding After securing wage rises for low-paid workers, weathering death threats and working with three PMs – the ACTU secretary is ready for a break
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Sally McManus started her job as the country’s most powerful trade union leader amid howls of criticism.
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