Working Life
Safe jobs for a safe climate
July 29, 2022
Climate change is union business and there are many ways for Australia to make a just transition and ensure employment security for all its workers.
What does the Uber Files scandal mean for workers in Australia?
July 22, 2022
While we’re certainly celebrating the increase to wages and super, we know that bosses don’t always do the right thing and your union is always here to hold them to account.
Why we can never take our healthcare system for granted
July 13, 2022
Ever walked into a bulk-billing clinic when you or a loved one was sick? It wasn’t so long ago that you would’ve had to pay for that trip to the doctor, no matter how small the ailment.
A friendly reminder to check your payslips
July 12, 2022
While we’re certainly celebrating the increase to wages and super, we know that bosses don’t always do the right thing and your union is always here to hold them to account.
Unions still working five years on from international agreement to abolish nuclear weapons
July 11, 2022
We’ve had international treaties banning the use of biological weapons and chemical weapons for more than thirty years. But did you know it wasn’t until 2017 that we reached the same level of agreement to abolish nuclear weapons?
We can never take workers’ rights for granted: Here’s what the Roe v Wade decision could mean for you
July 2, 2022
As working women in the United States take to the streets in outrage, Australian workers can see clearly how important it is to understand our own rights and ensure they remain protected.
The long fight for superannuation
July 1, 2022
Though we may be used to superannuation now, only 29% of workers received super prior to this campaign win in 1992. This was by no means an easy win, but a decades-long, uphill battle met with fierce opposition from businesses and the Liberal Party.
A nationalised energy sector is the only way to put consumers first
June 24, 2022
When you have the constant threat of an eviction notice hanging over your head, the last thing you need is to be told you’re not needed at work next week.
The secret union history of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
June 23, 2022
When the police formed their barrier along Oxford Street in Sydney, it was far from the first time gay rights activists had faced police violence.
Affordable housing requires secure jobs
June 17, 2022
When you have the constant threat of an eviction notice hanging over your head, the last thing you need is to be told you’re not needed at work next week.