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Join the nearly 2 million strong member movement that works as hard as you do.

Why join a union?

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This will only take a few minutes! Your union is ready to welcome you to the movement winning better wages, reliable jobs and lasting change.

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Support when you need it

Be sure you stay in control if things go wrong at work. As a union member you know that you’re protected with the best employment legal advice, as well as support and info on workplace rights.

Higher wages, reliable work

Unions campaign for higher wages for everyone, but workers who are a member of their union earn $251 more per week, than workers who are not union members, according to the ABS.

Better work and society for all

So many of the basic rights that workers and all Australians receive is due to hard-won campaigns by union members: Medicare, JobKeeper, annual leave, paid parental leave and more!

The Australian union movement has always worked towards big, important and permanent changes that benefit all workers. Time and time again, we’ve proven that change is more than an idea – it is an action we take every day. That’s why I’m inviting you to join almost two million union members today.

Sally McManus, ACTU Secretary

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Ready to take control of your working life?

Join the almost two million workers coming together to change work and society for the better. Together we can take action to drive real change. That means better wages, the workplace conditions you deserve and support standing by if anything goes wrong.

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We need a few details like who you are and where you work. Don't worry, everything you tell us is completely confidential.

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There's a union for every industry and occupation. We'll confirm which union covers your workplace or industry.

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Enjoy benefits today

Get your first month’s membership up and running to start enjoying the benefits of belonging today.

Join a union

We are so proud of what union members have achieved together, and we are ready to achieve so much more. Every day, union members stand together to prove that change is more than talk – it’s action we take every day. Be part of the change by joining with almost two million other union members as we act to improve the lives all working people.

Michele O'Neil, ACTU President

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Fees to fit your circumstances

Apprentices, contractors, casuals, part-timers: Australian unions have the interests of all workers in mind, so many will provide specific fees to accommodate your role or position. And of course, membership fees are completely tax-deductible.

Standard first-month fee

Full - Time

$56

Part - Time

$28

For more info on union fees for your industry, contact us on 1300 486 466 and we will try to assist you.

Join your union

Join the nearly 2 million strong member movement that works as hard as you do.