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After eight transformative years leading the first all-female team in the ACTU’s 99-year history, Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil are stepping down — marking the end of an era for Australia’s labor movement. Under their leadership, landmark wins include the right to disconnect, equal pay laws, criminalizing wage theft, and stronger protections for gig workers. Prime Minister Albanese hailed them as “giants of the labour movement,” crediting their work for boosting wages, narrowing the gender pay gap, and growing union membership. In their farewell, they called for renewal amid ongoing challenges like the cost of living, AI disruption, and wealth concentration. McManus departs next month; O’Neil stays until year’s end to ensure a smooth transition. As the ACTU grows more vocal on political threats to workers, the union movement braces for a bold new chapter. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5e0cce4c38e7859a
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