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Union members are calling for a 5% increase to the minimum wage

Union members are calling for a 5% increase to the minimum wage

Published: 28/03/2024
Category: Minimum wage

This week, union members announced that we are calling for a 5% increase to help with the cost-of-living and make sure we're getting our share of the profits we create.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


Here's how your wages could be going up

Here's how your wages could be going up

Published: 22/03/2024
Category: Minimum wage

A new report by the Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work confirms that increasing the minimum wage is the right thing to do in this cost-of-living crisis, and there is no risk of an increase triggering inflation.

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Common sense changes to prevent big business price-gouging

Common sense changes to prevent big business price-gouging

Published: 13/03/2024
Category: Break It Down For Me

Join us as we break down the key recommendations of the Inquiry into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing Practices.

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Profiteering in a cost-of-living crisis: The biggest culprits

Profiteering in a cost-of-living crisis: The biggest culprits

Published: 10/03/2024
Category: Break It Down For Me

The PGI report lists particular industries where there is a strong suspicion – or more – of price gouging. Let's take a look.

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This International Women's Day, union women are celebrating...

This International Women's Day, union women are celebrating...

Published: 08/03/2024
Category: Women To The Front

On this International Women's Day, there's much to celebrate – from the tough, tireless working women who fought for better conditions, liveable wages and autonomy throughout the last two centuries; right through to the victories won by working women over the past year.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


Workplace mental health in the spotlight

Workplace mental health in the spotlight

Published: 06/03/2024
Category: Work Health and Safety

Safe Work Australia has just released its Psychological health and safety in the workplace report, which identifies a worrying trend – with work-related mental health issues rising by 36.9% since 2018.

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