Unions pushing to make Company Directors liable for workplace death

By Guillermo Troncoso · 27 April 2015 · Locked

Unions pushing to make Company Directors liable for workplace death

Directors in the Crosshairs: New Push for Accountability

The Australian Council of Trade Unions is calling for drastic changes in corporate accountability. Could this be the turning point in holding company leaders responsible for workplace tragedies?

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Summary

Company Directors should be fined and/or imprisoned for up to 20 years as a result of workplace death, according to a new call to action from the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

Tags: ACTU, OHS, Safety, Unions, work safety, workplace safety