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!
The secret union history of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
June 23, 2022
When the police formed their barrier along Oxford Street in Sydney, it was far from the first time gay rights activists had faced police violence.
Lives remain ‘in limbo’ on World Refugee Day
June 20, 2022
“Will we finally be seen as normal people?”
Yesterday, Australia voted.
May 22, 2022
Last night’s election outcome is a win for workers across the country. But it’s not the end of our campaigning efforts. It’s a new beginning.
How unions are building queer-friendly workplaces
May 17, 2022
We have had a stellar win for women and LGBTQIA+ workers only yesterday when we won support for 10 days paid family & domestic violence leave in our Fair Work case. We’ve made some huge achievements this year and are striving towards even better workplaces to make sure no one is left behind.
Housing affordability even further out of reach for workers
May 3, 2022
The RBA’s increase to the cash rate by 0.25 per cent to 35 basis points has spelled out bad news to workers already battling Morrison’s cost of living crisis.
Morrison extends racist job program until 2024
April 1, 2022
In a huge backtrack on earlier promises, the Morrison Government has renewed the racially discriminatory Community Development Program until July 2024.
Why ‘Harmony Day’ is another Morrison cop-out
March 21, 2022
Have you ever heard of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination? If not, that’s exactly as the Liberal Government intended.
On National Close the Gap Day, Morrison had nothing to show us
March 21, 2022
National Close the Gap Day this week marked fourteen years since Close the Gap targets were first announced.
It was a time for Australians everywhere to recommit to the aims of the campaign, because the Morrison Government has continued to fail when it comes to closing the gap.
Early Childhood Education and Care isn’t just an “incentive”: it’s essential national infrastructure
October 22, 2021
The crucial educational, social and economic role of early childhood education and care (ECEC) has been further highlighted over the past two years, as the interruptions of lockdowns and distancing have exacerbated longstanding barriers to accessing free, high-quality, ECEC in Australia, writes Lauren Piko
The federal government must prioritise working people’s financial security
October 21, 2021
2021 has been a year for breaking grim records. As of June 2020, according to…