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 workers’ wages.
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!
Get the facts: know your rights so you can protect them
October 9, 2024
Here we summarise some of the key recent wins. Plus you can check out our updated factsheets covering workplace discrimination, labour hire, types of employment, and casual workers.
Working people would be $4,700 worse off if Dutton was PM
August 28, 2024
If annual wage growth had continued at the same low rate as under the last Coalition government, the average Australian worker’s wages or salary would be $4,700 less today.
Using new laws to win better pay and conditions for working people
August 14, 2024
Union members are using new union-won laws to secure better pay and conditions for thousands of workers across workplaces and industries.
Are you being paid correctly?
July 26, 2024
No matter what you do for work, it’s essential to understand your rights when it…
Union members win change this financial year
July 4, 2024
Today’s the start of a new financial year, and a number of changes that benefit workers – and workers’ wallets – have come into effect.
Six wins for workers to celebrate on 1 July
June 20, 2024
In just over one week, millions of workers across Australia will start to see a boost to their pay packets and increased safety in their workplaces.
Feminised industries need systemic change and targeted pay rises
May 2, 2024
This year union members are calling for workers in key low-paid feminised industries to receive an interim pay rise of 9%.