Working Life
Workers win international right to strike
May 29, 2026
The International Court of Justice confirmed that workers’ right to strike is protected by international law!
Federal Budget a win for workers
May 15, 2026
Union win: The government’s Federal Budget changes the tax system to make housing fairer and more accessible to everyone.
Something new is almost here…
April 23, 2026
Your new go-to for workplace rights, designed specifically for young workers. Real answers to questions about pay, rights, bosses, and everything in between.
12 Festive Fails: your workplace rights this Christmas
December 16, 2025
Yule be shocked by the common failures from bosses over the festive season. But the good news is, you’ve got rights! And your union can help you enforce them.
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?
Everyone should pay their fair share of tax
August 19, 2025
A fairer tax system will strengthen our economy, support essential services, and secure a better future for the next generation.
Everyone deserves a secure future through affordable housing
August 12, 2025
Our current system is working directly against the interests of working people and younger Australians.
Have you got five minutes to shape your future?
July 17, 2025
If you could sit down with the federal government and the bosses of Australia, what would you say?
An interview with Liam Byrne, author of ‘No Power Greater: A History of Union Action in Australia’
June 24, 2025
‘No Power Greater’ is filled with examples of working people coming together, taking action, and transforming Australia for the better, time and time again.
5 benefits of joining a union
February 10, 2025
More workers are realising that joining your union is the best decision you can make for your working life (and beyond). Here are five of the top benefits of joining your union.