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!
You’re not a clone on Star Wars Day
May 4, 2022
What better way to kick off May the 4th – commonly known as Star Wars Day – with workers striking back against malignant forces.
NSW teachers on strike: “My working conditions are your child’s learning conditions”
May 4, 2022
If a teacher has to use their ‘teacher’s voice’ in public, you know there’s something very wrong.
Scott Morrison says he can’t do anything about wages, but here’s eight things he could do right now
May 4, 2022
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it’s not his job to take action on wages, but he has the power to act and ensure workers can get wage rises and enjoy a decent standard of living.
Do you know your rights as a casual?
May 3, 2022
the recent public holidays, there’s no better time to brush up on your rights as a casual worker in Australia.
The average worker could have earned thousands more if it wasn’t for Morrison
May 2, 2022
For the first time this century, you will likely be heading to the polling booths with a real income lower than the last time you voted.
Heartwarming tales of workers championing their communities
May 1, 2022
Collective action is at the core of what Australian Unions are built on. It’s both a principle we believe in and a strategy we employ. So to counteract the bad news stories and give you a break from the doomscrolling, here are some of the recent wins we’ve achieved through collective change.
Tribute to union legend Tom McDonald
April 29, 2022
Tom McDonald was a building union leader and industry reformer, superannuation pioneer, and union legend.
Stepping up our campaign to defend workers’ rights, protect job security and ensure decent wages
April 26, 2022
Australian Unions are stepping up its workplace campaign and launching TV ads in key marginal…
3 reasons why we can’t trust Morrison to protect workers
April 21, 2022
It’s been less than a fortnight since the federal election was called and already the Morrison Government has provided some helpful reminders of how they’ve let down workers.
4 ways to get involved this election
April 16, 2022
With just over a month until the federal election, it can be difficult to cut through the political noise. But each of us can make a difference before May 21.