We stand for working people.
Always.
UnionsACT is the independent voice of the Canberra trade union movement
Representing 24 unions and more than 33,000 members, UnionsACT is the largest representative organisation in the ACT. We work for big, important and permanent changes that improve the lives of working people in the Canberra region.
Tens of thousands of everyday working people like you are building a movement to fight for your living standards and to build a better future for all.
Campaigns
Secure Jobs
Insecure, contract and casualised work is at the worst-ever levels. We're campaigning to restore secure jobs for all working people.
Work safety
The ACT is the second most dangerous place in Australia to work.
That's why unions have campaigned for and won stronger safety laws, so every worker can get home safely.
Young workers
Young workers are twice as likely to experience wage-theft or be seriously injured.
That's why we launched the Young Workers Centre.
Decent wages
Corporate profits and executive bonuses are at record levels, but wages are frozen.
Working people need decent wages to keep up.
Penalty rates
Weekend penalty rates have been cut for over a million workers, with more than 30,000 in Canberra affected. This is a pay cut working people can't afford and don't deserve.
Women
Equality is not a negotiation, and we won't stop until we've closed the pay-gap and ensured that working women are treated with dignity, respect and equality.
Our Leadership Team
Bold, committed, active.
Matthew Harrison
Secretary
Maddy Northam
President
Workers' voice
Labour Day 2020
Happy Labour Day! Labour Day celebrates the struggles and achievements of working people in Australia. Notably, it marks the birth of the eight hour day …
Now is the time for support for workers, not cuts
UnionsACT welcomes the announcement that JobSeeker and JobKeeper will be extended beyond September, but now is the time for support, not cuts. The extension …
How COVID-19 is impacting investment markets and your super
This article is sponsored by our partner, Australian Super. As the COVID-19 virus spreads across the world and puts more people’s health at risk, governments …
Casual Employment Arrangements Can’t Strip Permanent Workers of Rights
Young Workers Centre welcomes court decision: casual employment arrangements can’t strip permanent workers of rights The Young Workers Centre at UnionsACT welcomes yesterday’s landmark decision …
Jobkeeper wage subsidy leaves 26,000 Canberra workers without support
Analysis by the ACTU and UnionsACT shows that 17,300 casual workers and 8,600 migrant workers (excluding New Zealand citizens) will not be eligible for the …
We're completely independent and are powered by everyday working people.
Help us stand up and fight back against regressive corporate interests
WE ARE UNION WOMEN
Equality is not a negotiation.
Women joining together to challenge sexism, gender inequality, violence and structural discrimination at work.
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Let us know you want to join We Are Union Women and find out how you can get involved and active in campaigns led by union-women.
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