On March 3, Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg wrote a letter to the national prudential authority about the Australian Council of Trade Unions’ request that superannuation funds engage mining giant BHP on a pressing labour issue.
"In disregard for the law, militant unions are acting like big (...)
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Opinion: Debates in Australia about superannuation funds raising labour practices at BHP are 15 years behind
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Welcoming New CWC Chair Tuur Elzinga
We are delighted to welcome Tuur Elzinga, Vice-President and International Secretary of the Dutch Confederation of Trade Unions (FNV), who will serve as the CWC Chair. Tuur brings many years of experience with the trade union movement and support for the work program of the CWC.
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April 9th Webinar - Fee Transparency: What Lies Between Net and Gross Returns and Why is it Important for Trustees?
This webinar will highlight efforts taking place in the UK and the US to enhance fee transparency. Better transparency helps trustees understand the gap between gross and net returns on investments and gives them a better ability to evaluate and negotiate fees with asset managers. In return, (...)
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Workers’ Capital in Action: The Las Vegas Hard Rock Casino
For over 8 years, valet workers at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas had been fighting for union protection with the Teamsters. The struggle was marked by countless federal court hearings, National Labor Relations Board charges, letters, meetings and demonstrations. The Teamsters’ (...)
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Key 2019 Consultations
This page lists key consultations in which CWC participants are participating over the course of 2019.
Open Consultations:
GRI Consultation on Disclosures on Tax and Payments to Government: Click here to see the CWC-CICTAR investor brief and template answers. Deadline: March 15th, 2019.
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