Joining a union has never been so easy. All it takes is one phone call 1300 486 466 (or 1300 4 UNION) or join online instantly.
Unions Australia* is a national union membership centre set up by the ACTU to make it easier than ever to join a union.
Unions Australia will be able to answer all your questions about union membership and inform you of the right union for you.
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1. Protection against unfair treatment at work
To protect your rights at work the best thing you can do is join a union.
Unions provide expert advice and assistance to members on:
- Wages
- Hours of Work
- Working Conditions
- Health and Safety issues
- Workers compensation
- Superannuation
- Training and Education
You have the right to be treated with fairness and respect at work. Unions campaign to maintain your workplace rights.
2. Workplace health and safety
The number one priority of unions is to ensure the safety of their members at work.
Evidence shows that union representation makes a difference. Having union members in the workplace increases Health and Safety awareness by up to 70%.
3. Better wages, Better conditions
Union members earn on average $118 a week more than non-union employees. Union members also get better sick leave and holiday leave entitlements and are more likely to receive long service leave and paid maternity leave.
Union members are better trained, have better working conditions, more job security and work fewer hours.
4. Membership benefits
Union membership can save you money.
Unions offer a range of membership benefits from cheap home loans to discount consumer goods. For more information visit: www.memberconnect.com.au
Membership is also fully tax deductible.
5. Help get better workplace laws
The Federal Governments new IR laws are a threat to every working family in Australia.
These new laws make it easier to sack people at work, allow individual contracts which cut work conditions and take home pay, reduce the power of the independent umpire and hold down minimum wages.
Unions want a fairer system with:
- Protection from unfair dismissal
- A strong safety net for all Australians
- Collective agreements when workers want one
- Penalty rates, overtime, public holidays, redundancy pay and work allowances
- Regular and fair setting of the minimum wage
Become a union member and be part of the fight to protect the Australian way of life.
Your Rights at Work are Worth Fighting For.
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All Australian workers have the right to join a union.
Whether you work in a large or small business, in an office or on a construction site there is a union to represent you.
If you are not currently working you can become a Rights at Work Supporter click here to find out more.
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Fulltime workers: $9 a week tax deductible
Part-time or casual, earning less than $17,500 a year: $6 a week tax deductible
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Joining online is simple. The online form is easy to fill out. You can join your union in 5 minutes flat.
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After you complete the form, Unions Australia will be in contact with you. You will be provided with all information you need to make the most or your membership.
Make sure you fill out your details accurately so your membership can be processed quickly.
If you pay by direct debit we will send you out a direct debit service agreement so you know your rights over the processing of your payments or you can view the agreement here: download Direct Debit Service Agreement.
Your security is important
Unions Australia takes looking after your personal details seriously. Our Joining Online form uses the highest level of security, the same level banks use for their online services. Your information is only temporarily stored online and is encrypted during this time.
You'll know it is secure, as the URL will be https://joinup.actu.com.au and there will be a padlock in the bottom right hand corner of your web browser.
If you are having any technical difficulties with our site, or have any questions, please call us on 1300 486 466.
*Union Membership Australia Pty Ltd as trustee for Unions Australia Trust. ABN 97 754 295 529