Sally McManus
AustraliapoliticianFemaleb. 19707.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Sally McManus is the Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and a leading voice for workers' rights in Australia. Known for her strong advocacy on labor issues, McManus has played a pivotal role in mobilizing unions and workers to address inequalities and promote fair working conditions. Her recent presence at a Labor celebration highlighted her commitment to the labor movement and her efforts to unify union members in pursuit of a better future for Australian workers.
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Sally McManus is stepping down after a decade of leading the union movement and has expressed strong support for Melissa Donnelly.
The 44-year-old working mother soon to lead the union movementAustralia· 2026-08-10
Sally McManus, the ACTU secretary, received death threats after the CFMEU scandal broke.
Labor, the CFMEU and a $109b question Victorians want answeredAustralia· 2026-07-29
Sally McManus arrived at the ACTU promising to shake things up and leaves having done exactly that.
The legacy of the outgoing ACTU secretary and her impact on Australian industrial relationsAustralia· 2026-07-27
Sally McManus is stepping down as the secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions after a significant tenure.
ACTU’s Sally McManus, Michele O’Neil to step down as union leadersAustralia· 2026-07-27In years past, the dinner has heard from ACTU secretary Sally McManus.
Kevin Rudd to make Sydney return at Lionel Bowen Dinner next monthAustralia· 2026-07-21
Sally McManus is the ACTU boss who, along with others, commented on the political implications of David Pocock's actions.
How David Pocock still twists the government’s armAustralia· 2026-07-04
Sally McManus says the 4.75 per cent increase to award and minimum wages will not negatively impact businesses.
AI data centre boom could drive up electricity prices, climate advocates warn; Unions, government back minimum wage increase as business groups warn of high costsAustralia· 2026-06-02ACTU secretary Sally McManus said most workers were not alive the last time annual leave entitlements increased in Australia.
Unions demand Albanese hand every worker 25 per cent more holidaysAustralia· 2026-03-03
Sally McManus criticized those who use their position for personal gain, stating they aren't true unionists.
Former CFMEU leaders Darren and Michael Greenfield jailed over kickbacksAustralia· 2025-11-21
Sally McManus, secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, welcomed the decision for reaffirming that national employment standards still apply.
Bosses must ‘request, not require’ public holiday work, court rulesAustralia· 2025-11-18
Irving’s deputy is a close ally of ACTU boss Sally McManus.
CFMEU boss Zach Smith quits Labor Party national executive amid union corruption scandalsAustralia· 2025-10-30
Sally McManus, ACTU secretary, advocates for the abolition of the junior wages system.
The women fighting a retail juggernautAustralia· 2025-10-10
ACTU secretary Sally McManus said it was appalling that union officials were targeted in attacks for doing their jobs.
Infrastructure minister Catherine King demands answers over worksite criminality claimsAustralia· 2025-09-08
Sally McManus is the leader of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
CEOs weren’t paid to attend, but this is what their time was worthAustralia· 2025-08-21
Sally McManus, ACTU secretary, announced an agreement with the Tech Council of Australia to support creators.
Jim Chalmers, Ted O’Brien in heated spat during economic roundtable on government spendingAustralia· 2025-08-21
Sally McManus is the secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
Unions wary of roundtable push to recognise overseas qualificationsAustralia· 2025-08-19
Sally McManus is advocating for changes to property investor taxes and capital gains tax to help younger Australians enter the property market.
ACTU wants to target millionaires, property investor taxes, capital gains tax concessionsAustralia· 2025-08-03
Sally McManus is part of the productivity roundtable that Scott Farquhar will engage with regarding his proposals.
Tech bros, or broken? Farquhar and Cannon-Brookes face greatest testAustralia· 2025-08-01
Sally McManus, the ACTU secretary, criticized the RBA for not cutting rates earlier.
Inflation hits four-year low of 2.1 per cent, puts pressure on RBA for interest rate cutAustralia· 2025-07-30Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary Sally McManus told Channel Nine’s Today program this week that it would be 'a very long time into the future' before the average worker would be affected by the $3 million cap.
Most Australians are far from being affected by new tax on Superannuation, ATO data showsAustralia· 2025-07-05
ACTU secretary Sally McManus has welcomed the commission’s recognition that the real value of award wages should be restored.
If bulldusting about productivity was productive, we’d all be billionairesAustralia· 2025-06-08
Sally McManus said the 3.5 per cent increase decision was a 'great outcome'.
Fair Work Commission gives Australia’s lowest-paid workers 3.5 per cent increaseAustralia· 2025-06-03Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary Sally McManus has raised concerns about machines taking workers’ jobs.
Big business and unions on collision course over policyAustralia· 2025-06-01
Sally McManus is the ACTU leader who questioned Darren Greenfield's integrity.
Inside Darren Greenfield, Michael Greenfield’s plan to “make some money together”Australia· 2025-05-28
Sally McManus is the ACTU secretary who called the election result a landslide.
Anthony Albanese faces tough calls on new Labor frontbenchAustralia· 2025-05-04
Sally McManus, ACTU Secretary, was spotted enjoying the celebration.
ABC election panelist Tony Barry slams broadcaster’s coverageAustralia· 2025-05-04
