Rights at Work
Protecting Your Rights At Work
The “Rights at Work” category empowers workers with essential knowledge about their workplace rights and entitlements. Explore resources that explain leave entitlements, workplace safety standards, and protections against unfair dismissal. Learn how union members ensure every worker has access to fair treatment and safe working conditions.
Stand Up For Fairness And Equity
Understanding your workplace rights is the first step toward achieving equity and fairness at work. This section covers key topics such as minimum wage laws, casual worker protections, and superannuation rights, providing you with the knowledge to address workplace challenges confidently.
Collective Power To Protect Your Future
Union members work together to safeguard workers’ rights, from fighting against wage theft to improving job security. Discover how collective action drives change and creates a future where fairness is at the heart of every workplace.
See our articles below for more information about your rights at work!
Three wins for workers from today
July 1, 2026
The first of July is an important date on workers’ calendars! This year we’ve got increases to minimum wages, pay day super and more paid parental leave.
Are you getting a pay rise from 1 July?
June 9, 2026
Union members fought hard to secure a 4.75% wage increase for nearly three million workers! Here’s the details.
Workers win international right to strike
May 29, 2026
The International Court of Justice confirmed that workers’ right to strike is protected by international law!
Something new is almost here…
April 23, 2026
Your new go-to for workplace rights, designed specifically for young workers. Real answers to questions about pay, rights, bosses, and everything in between.
Eggsplainer: your pay this Easter
April 2, 2026
Make sure you know what days are public holidays this Easter, as well as what your rights are around daylight saving ending!
Unfair junior rates abolished!
April 1, 2026
HUGE news: workers aged 18-20 years old in retail, fast food and pharmacy will be paid adult wages!
12 Festive Fails: your workplace rights this Christmas
December 16, 2025
Yule be shocked by the common failures from bosses over the festive season. But the good news is, you’ve got rights! And your union can help you enforce them.
Union wins help narrow the gender pay gap
December 2, 2025
The gender pay gap is narrowing – and it’s a big thanks to union member wins that we’re heading in the right direction.
Forced to work public holidays? Check again
November 20, 2025
MEU members won a landmark court case against BHP which sends a clear messages to all workers about union power.
Turning up the heat on workplace safety
November 12, 2025
Without new work health and safety laws to better protect workers, climate change poses an extreme safety risk for every workplace.