Unions calls for carers to be given the right to reduce working hoursThe Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)says a new survey of 5,400 Australians shows 85 per cent have significant family caring responsibilities.Elderly care in nursing home - doctor with patient. Source: Getty Images1 min readPublished 28 August 2017 1:03pmUpdated 28 August 2017 3:31pmAvailable in other languagesSkip to article contentShare this with family and friendsCopy linkShareShare