Social Justice

Fighting for social justice and workers’ rights

Union members are at the forefront of the fight for social justice, ensuring that every worker is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. This section highlights the collective efforts to address issues such as workplace discrimination, equal pay, and fair working conditions. By standing together, union members continue to drive change and push for policies that create a more just and equitable society for all.

Advocating for equality and fairness

The union movement plays a crucial role in securing workers’ rights and fighting for economic justice. From campaigns that promote gender equality in the workplace to initiatives that tackle racial discrimination at work, union members are committed to ensuring fairness in every industry. These stories demonstrate how collective action leads to better policies, stronger protections, and more inclusive workplaces.

Join the movement for a fairer future

Becoming a union member means taking a stand for human rights at work, supporting stronger protections, and fighting against wage inequality. Together, we can continue to build a society where all workers have access to safe working conditions, secure jobs, and fair treatment in every workplace.

Read our articles for more information about Australian Unions’ approach to Social Justice!

Do Millennials and Gen Z really have it that tough?

April 21, 2023

They grew up during the Global Financial Crisis, survived a decade of conservative governments, and now are well and truly adults. Millennials are thirty, flirty and so not thriving.  

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Yes! Unions for a Voice to Parliament

March 3, 2023

ACTU Indigenous Officer Lara Watson joined us on The Bulletin this week, to share what…

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Pinkwashing examples that take the (rainbow) cake

February 22, 2023

Here are some examples to help you figure out what is genuinely queer friendly, and what is undermining the LGBTIQA+ community – and not just during Mardi Gras.

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Permanent protection won for thousands of refugees

February 15, 2023

For 19,000 refugees who have set up new lives in Australia, there is finally hope.

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Share Buybacks: the Billionaire Get-Rich-Quick Scheme

February 7, 2023

When I finally get around to writing my bestselling dystopian novel, it would go something…

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Myanmar human rights abuses can be stopped – here’s how

February 1, 2023

Two years ago on 1 February, the Myanmar military took over the country in a coup and since then has deployed a brutal crackdown against citizen dissent.

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All across the country it’s Action, Action, Action!

November 14, 2022

Everyone has a bad boss story. Robyn Peeples is fictional but I could swear I’ve met him several iterations of him in various workplaces before. 

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The Youth is on Fire and They’re Unionising

October 19, 2022

The conditions that union members fight to strengthen and improve, are conditions that affect young people in a very tangible way. 

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Teachers or millionaires: who deserves a bigger break?

October 13, 2022

This week on the Bulletin, we spoke to primary school teacher and Australian Education Union…

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We as a country are better, stronger and happier when we work together

September 29, 2022

Sally McManus Address to the National Press Club, Wednesday 28th September 2022 Watch the address…

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