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!
Intersex employees better protected at work
May 17, 2023
Legally, you cannot be discriminated against based on your intersex status.
How to prepare for your first apprenticeship
April 13, 2023
Here are four steps to getting it right the first time and not being ripped off in the process.
Are you a school student with a job? Here’s what you need to know.
April 12, 2023
If you’re a parent of a kid who’s doing some casual work, this will be handy for you to know too.
What you should get paid for working over Easter
April 6, 2023
What are your rights are when it comes to working (or not working) public holidays
Why do half of Australian teachers want to leave their jobs?
March 22, 2023
A report from the Black Dog Institute found almost half of Australian teachers are thinking about leaving the profession within the next 12 months.
Pregnancy discrimination still widespread in Australian workplace culture
March 14, 2023
When researcher Cameo Dalley informed a senior woman professor that she was pregnant, the atmosphere changed completely.
These journalists are proud to work at the ABC. But they say things need to change
March 8, 2023
“We love our ABC and want it to be a great place to work. I’m standing with MEAA to win a fair deal.”
The Greed-Price Spiral: what’s really driving inflation
February 24, 2023
Surprising no one, it turns out it is actually big business pushing up prices for record profits that is driving the cost-of-living crisis, according to new research.
How much money has your university stolen?
“When you see people who are telling the same stories, you realise it’s not just you. It’s systemic.”
Rates, Railroads and Relief for Refugees
February 20, 2023
Interest Rates Rise A couple weeks ago, the Reserve Bank of Australia increased interest rates…