The PM called Sally McManus a giant of the Labor movement. Now she just wants to go birding

Sally McManus, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) secretary, is set to step down after a decade of leading the country's most powerful trade union. During her tenure, McManus has faced intense scrutiny and backlash, including death threats and heated criticism for her unapologetic stance on workers' rights. Despite the challenges, she has successfully secured significant wage rises for low-paid workers and navigated the complexities of working with three different prime ministers. As McManus prepares to pass the torch, her legacy as a fierce advocate for workers' rights is likely to be remembered for years to come.

After securing wage rises for low-paid workers, weathering death threats and working with three PMs – the ACTU secretary is ready for a breakGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSally McManus started her job as the country’s most powerful trade union leader amid howls of criticism.Shouted down for suggesting union members were right to break “unjust” industrial laws in a live TV interview, McManus quickly adjusted to the high decibel work of being secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions. Continue reading...