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!
Why won’t the Morrison Government crackdown on millionaire tax cheats?
October 5, 2021
The Pandora Papers have revealed how Australia’s wealthiest are cheating our tax system. When is Morrison going to do something about it?
Stay at home? Housing must be considered in public health and economic recovery
August 20, 2021
Addressing the inequalities in Australia’s housing market is essential to our economic recovery, writes Lauren Piko
In this together? We need collective support, not individual blame
August 6, 2021
With over half the country in lockdown, Morrison must stop shifting blame to the individual for vaccine rollout failures, writes Lauren Piko
JobKeeper 2.0 – why a wage subsidy is essential to saving jobs
July 27, 2021
Australian Unions are calling for an immediate reinstatement of an updated JobKeeper program to support workers at risk of losing their jobs.
How you can take action this Reconciliation Week and beyond
May 27, 2021
Want to help make reconciliation a reality in the workplace? Here are some actions to get you started.
‘There is Strength in Numbers’
May 21, 2021
Australian Unions is proud to offer a limited run of the print ‘There is Strength in Numbers’ by Lara Watson, with proceeds going to the First Nation Worker’s Alliance.
Inclusive language in the workplace – 3 small changes to make a big impact
May 17, 2021
Creating an inclusive culture is a job for everyone. To celebrate IDAHOBIT, we’ve compiled three small changes you can make to help LGBTIQ+ workers feel respected and included.
For a Stronger, Balanced and Inclusive Recovery
April 27, 2021
Australian Unions have released For a Stronger, Balanced and Inclusive Recovery – a report proposing solutions to protect working people and build greater resilience in the economy.
In Joe Biden’s America, climate transition goes hand in hand with job creation
April 23, 2021
Our international partners are getting on with transitioning to a zero-carbon economy, showing climate transition can go hand in hand with job creation, but the Morrison government continue to make excuses for their inaction.
Our Tax system is broken
June 8, 2017
About Australia’s wage growth is at a record low, but the Government wants to give…