Wages
Fighting for fair wages and better pay for all workers
Union members are leading the fight for fair wages, ensuring that every worker is paid what they deserve. This section highlights how collective action is securing higher wages, stopping wage theft, and pushing for better pay conditions across industries. Through strong advocacy and negotiations, unions continue to improve minimum wage laws, ensure equal pay, and protect workers from underpayment and exploitation.
Securing wage increases and workplace protections
Unions have won key victories that deliver pay rises and safeguard workers’ rights. Whether it’s securing penalty rates, advocating for better award wages, or ensuring casual and part-time workers receive fair treatment, union members are driving change to improve wages and conditions. Learn how ongoing campaigns are making a real difference in workers’ pay packets.
Join the movement for wage justice
Being part of a union means having the power to demand better pay, fight against wage inequality, and ensure that all workers receive fair compensation for their work. Together, we can push for stronger laws, stop wage exploitation, and create a fairer, more just economy for every worker.
Read our articles below for more information about Worker’s Wages.
Union wins help narrow the gender pay gap
December 2, 2025
The gender pay gap is narrowing – and it’s a big thanks to union member wins that we’re heading in the right direction.
The rent doesn’t care about your birthday
October 29, 2025
Union members are calling for an end to pay disparity by abolishing junior rates for workers aged 18+ and reducing the pay gap for those under 18.
When the clock jumps, what happens to your pay?
October 2, 2025
Daylight saving starts 2am Sunday, 5 October 2025, when the clock jumps forward in NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and ACT. What does this mean for workers?
Union wins coming into effect from 1 July
June 25, 2025
1 July will bring higher wages, better conditions and stronger super! All won by union members of course.
3.5% boost to workers’ wages on the way
June 6, 2025
Union members have fought hard to secure a 3.5% increase to the minimum and award wages!
Relying on penalty rates to make ends meet?
April 27, 2025
A vote for Dutton is a vote to scrap your penalty rates.
Secure Jobs Better Pay reforms lift wages by $6.3 billion
December 3, 2024
The Albanese Labor Government’s landmark Secure Jobs Better Pay workplace reforms – won by union members – have boosted economy-wide wage growth by $6.3 billion over the past year.
20 reasons why the gender pay gap is closing faster
November 19, 2024
The gender pay gap now at its lowest point ever at 11.5%. If we continue to progress as we are, the gender pay gap in Australia could close completely within nine years.
New rights and protections for gig economy workers
November 4, 2024
Thanks to new laws which union members won this year, gig economy workers are entitled to the pay, rights and benefits that other workers enjoy.
How these workers are getting a $30k pay rise
October 15, 2024
Labour hire loopholes were exploited by employers – but that’s finally changing thanks to union-won Same Job Same Pay laws, which unions have already used to win substantial pay rises!