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ACTU quiz
Unsure of what the ACTU actually is? Never fear, this quiz will help teach you about its important role in the past, present and future.
1. What does the ACTU stand for?
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Australian Country Train Union
Australian Council Trade Unit
Australian Country of Trade Unions
2. What is the ACTU’s role?
It is the peak organisation representing unions nationally in Australia and internationally around the world
Directs trade within Australia
Makes sure the trains around Australia run smoothly
Controls the direction of all the unions around Australia
3. How long has the ACTU been around for?
Over 200 years
55 years
82 years
2 years
4. Who does the ACTU represent?
Around 2 million Australian workers who are members of state unions
The unemployed
Country train drivers
Businesses and traders
5. Why was the ACTU established?
Workplace laws were nationalized and state unions became redundant
The government wanted a national union body
Train drivers needed support around the nation
State unions thought it necessary to have national body to represent the interests of unions in general
6. What does the ACTU support?
The improvement of working conditions for bosses and owners of businesses
The improvement of working conditions for workers in areas such as safety, equality and fairness
Government policy
Nothing, the ACTU is neutral