Helen Kelly, President Council of Trade Unions (CTU)
Helen Kelly has been President of the CTU since 2007. She is the CTU’s chief spokesperson on a wide range of issues including economic development, employment law, climate change, social partnership and ACC. A vigorous advocate for women’s pay and employment equity she also co-chairs the Workplace Health and Safety Council. Helen is responsible for CTU international work through the International Trade Union Congress and the International Labour Organisation.
Helen holds an LLB from Victoria University and is also a qualified teacher. It was in the teaching unions that her long professional involvement with the union movement began, holding senior office with both the New Zealand Institute of Education and the Association of University Staff. She served the AUS as General Secretary for five years until her election as CTU President.
Helen holds an LLB from Victoria University and is also a qualified teacher. It was in the teaching unions that her long professional involvement with the union movement began, holding senior office with both the New Zealand Institute of Education and the Association of University Staff. She served the AUS as General Secretary for five years until her election as CTU President.
Linda White, Assistant National Secretary of the Australian Services Union
Linda White is the Assistant National Secretary of the Australian Services Union. She is coordinator of the Private Sector and SACS Team which covers the following industries: Airlines, Information Technology, Social and Community Services, Clerical & Administrative, Road and Cash Transport, Travel and Call Centres. She is also Convenor of the National Airlines Division.