WSI vid #1: Employ some magic at work
What can you do if you are being under-paid? What happens if the situation at work is unfair? Who can you turn to for information, advice and support?
Almost 2 million Australians belong to unions so they can get a fair go at work. Every worker - part-time, full-time, casual, temporary, apprentice, trainee or contract - can join a union.
Unions are run by employees to give them a stronger voice at work and in the community. By working together with their unions, employees have improved working conditions and safety in the workplace.
Unions have won many important changes for workers like holiday pay, equal pay for women, sick pay, superannuation, workers' compensation and the 8-hour day. Today most Australian employees are employed with wages and conditions set by a union-negotiated collective agreement (often called employment awards).
Unions provide members with information, advice and support so that people can be fairly rewarded for their work.
Fact sheets for more info
UNIONS – What is a Union?
UNIONS - Union achievements
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