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.
Gender pay gap the lowest on record
February 28, 2024
Did you see the gender pay gap figures that were announced yesterday? It happened because…
New laws passed – winning fundamental rights for working people
December 20, 2023
Part one of the Closing Loopholes Bill has passed the Senate, delivering a much-needed win for Australian workers heading into the holiday season.
Let’s get wages moving again – close the loopholes
October 17, 2023
The Closing Loopholes bill was introduced by the Albanese Government in the face of massive price gouging and profiteering by big business that caused a massive inflation spike. The new laws will increase job security, help stop wage theft, make workplaces safer, and help get wages moving again.
Let’s get it done: close the loopholes to improve pay and conditions for workers
September 5, 2023
New laws, designed to make workplaces fairer and safer for workers, have been introduced by the Albanese Government in Parliament this week.
You’re set to get more pay in July. Here’s how to check.
June 30, 2023
Whether your pay is getting a bump up and by how much depends on a few different factors. Here are three steps to help you figure out how much to expect in your next pay cycle.
How employers get away with stealing wages
June 15, 2023
With two-thirds of workers in Australia having experienced wage theft, chances are it could be happening in your industry too.
How can staff be paid more than their managers?
June 6, 2023
“When you get on an aircraft, every crew member could be on a completely different pay scale.”
Find out if you just received the nationwide pay rise
June 2, 2023
Good news! Around one in four workers in Australia have just won a pay rise. Find out if you’re one of them.
We’ve won a pay rise for millions of workers today
Australian unions have just helped secure wage increases between 5.75% and 8.6% for millions of workers.
The real reason why everything suddenly became so expensive
April 28, 2023
How have we landed in this mess?