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Explore Australian Unions’ Campaigns on Driving Change for Workers
Unions are built on the power of collective action, and our campaigns reflect the strength and solidarity of workers. Learn how union members are advocating for better wages, stronger workplace protections, fair job security, and safer working environments. These campaigns are at the forefront of shaping policies that improve the lives of workers and their families. Ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for all.
Empowering Workers Through Collective Action
Union campaigns are driven by the voices of workers who unite to demand change. From raising the minimum wage to winning paid parental leave and unfair dismissal, these efforts are all about creating a fairer working enovirment. Learn how union members have won significant victories and how ongoing campaigns continue to push for better conditions across industries.
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By becoming a member of your union, you can contribute to meaningful campaigns that protect workers’ rights and build a stronger, fairer future. Together, we can challenge injustices and ensure that every worker has the security, respect, and opportunities they deserve.
Read our articles below for more information about Australian Union’s Campaigns!
New work rights: what’s changing on 26 August
August 20, 2024
In the last two years, the union movement has won the biggest changes to workers’ rights in this country in generations. Here’s what changes are coming into effect on 26 August 2024.
Using new laws to win better pay and conditions for working people
August 14, 2024
Union members are using new union-won laws to secure better pay and conditions for thousands of workers across workplaces and industries.
Breaking the silence: union members campaign for paid reproductive leave
August 5, 2024
Australian women are retiring years before they planned to due to a lack of workplace support to address the symptoms of menopause and other reproductive health conditions.
New union-won rights at work: what you need to know
July 30, 2024
In the last two years, the union movement has won the biggest changes to workers’ rights in this country in generations. These changes deliver new and improved rights that empower millions of workers.
Dutton is coming for your workplace protections
July 11, 2024
Peter Dutton has already committed to turning secure jobs into casual jobs, repealing the right to disconnect and standing against minimum standards for gig workers.
Paid Parental Leave now at 22 weeks
July 8, 2024
From 1 July 2024, the amount of Paid Parental Leave new parents can access increased from 20 to 22 weeks.
Union members win change this financial year
July 4, 2024
Today’s the start of a new financial year, and a number of changes that benefit workers – and workers’ wallets – have come into effect.
Six wins for workers to celebrate on 1 July
June 20, 2024
In just over one week, millions of workers across Australia will start to see a boost to their pay packets and increased safety in their workplaces.
Feminised industries need systemic change and targeted pay rises
May 2, 2024
This year union members are calling for workers in key low-paid feminised industries to receive an interim pay rise of 9%.
Union members are calling for a 5% increase to the minimum wage
March 28, 2024
This week, union members announced that we are calling for a 5% increase to help with the cost-of-living and make sure we’re getting our share of the profits we create.