PM praises Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as ‘giants’ as they resign from ACTU

Secretary and president of Australian Council of Trade Unions announced surprise departures on Monday eveningFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe leadership of the trade union movement is set for a major shakeup after the secretary and president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions announced their surprise departures.The ACTU’s secretary, Sally McManus, and its president, Michele O’Neil, revealed on Monday night they would be stepping down after eight years together. Anthony Albanese described both as personal friends and “giants of the labour movement”. Continue reading...