Politics and Big Business
Holding Big Business And Politics Accountable
Our Politics and Big Business collection highlights how Australian Unions advocate for fair workplace policies and challenge the influence of corporate power in shaping laws that impact workers. Learn how union members are working to expose unfair practices, push for pro-worker reforms, and ensure a fairer future where workers’ rights take priority over profit-driven agendas.
Fighting For Fairness And Legislation
Union members play a critical role in influencing workplace legislation that protects workers from exploitation. From tackling issues like wage theft and job insecurity to lobbying for improved working conditions, this section provides insights into how unions unite workers together to demand accountability from politicians and big businesses.
Strength Through Collective Action
With the power of collective action, union members are advocating for better wages, safe workplaces, and job security across all industries. These stories demonstrate the real impact of workers standing together to challenge the status quo and build a system that prioritises fairness for all workers.
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Like your work-life balance and job security?
April 30, 2025
Dutton is a risk to your job flexibility and stability.
Relying on penalty rates to make ends meet?
April 27, 2025
A vote for Dutton is a vote to scrap your penalty rates.
Secure Jobs Better Pay reforms lift wages by $6.3 billion
December 3, 2024
The Albanese Labor Government’s landmark Secure Jobs Better Pay workplace reforms – won by union members – have boosted economy-wide wage growth by $6.3 billion over the past year.
Confirmed: Your work rights are on the line this election
October 14, 2024
Business groups are lobbying Peter Dutton and the Coalition to cut workers’ pay and conditions ahead of the federal election.
Big banks and insurers driving inflation
September 6, 2024
Big banks and insurers have priced gouged their way to a 46% profit increase since 2021 – driving up inflation, all at the expense of everyday Australians.
Working people would be $4,700 worse off if Dutton was PM
August 28, 2024
If annual wage growth had continued at the same low rate as under the last Coalition government, the average Australian worker’s wages or salary would be $4,700 less today.
Report a rip-off: price gouging in the insurance industry
July 25, 2024
The insurance industry is eye-wateringly profitable – and those profits grow larger every year, rain, hail or shine. Unsurprisingly, so do customers’ premiums, almost like clockwork.
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.
A good Budget for workers
May 15, 2024
The Government has released the Budget – and it’s a good one for workers.
Common sense changes to prevent big business price-gouging
March 13, 2024
Join us as we break down the key recommendations of the Inquiry into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing Practices.