Australia’s top union leaders Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil are stepping down after leading the Australian Council of Trade Unions through major wins and tough challenges. McManus, the secretary, is leaving at the end of August, while O’Neil, the president, will depart later this year. Their tenure saw landmark labor reforms, including easier pay negotiations and gig economy protections, but also faced headwinds like declining membership and the CFMEU scandal — which personally affected McManus, prompting her to relocate. Both leaders say they handled the CFMEU crisis appropriately and believe the union needs fresh leadership to tackle future priorities: fair wages, undervalued work, and the housing crisis. McManus will soon undergo a cochlear implant and pursue birdwatching, while O’Neil has no plans to enter politics. Interim leaders will be appointed, with elections scheduled for next year — signaling a new chapter for Australia’s unions.
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