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.
"We're not here for the easy fights.
"We are fighting for a better Australia, a future free from inequality.
An Australia where the wealth created by the labour of working people benefits all, not just a few."
Alex White
Secretary, UnionsACT
Our Leadership Team
Bold, committed, active.
Alex White
Secretary
Madeline Northam
President
Workers' voice
Work health & safety alert: Bushfire smoke poses dangers to workers
UnionsACT has today issued a work health and safety alert about the bushfire smoke. Bushfire smoke is a serious health hazard. There is no safe …
UnionsACT welcomes amendments to Human Rights Act enshrining right to join unions
UnionsACT has today welcomed the introduction of amendments to the ACT Human Rights Act to recognise the right of workers to join their union. The …
Wage-theft in ACT costs workers $24.5m per year
Based on PwC figures released yesterday, UnionsACT has estimated that the cost of the wage-theft crisis to working people in Canberra is $24.5 million per …
UnionsACT launches Workers Lottery
UnionsACT is proud to launch the Workers Lottery, a regular online raffle to support the Young Workers Centre. In particular, it will go towards the …
UnionsACT welcomes new independent WorkSafe ACT, must now focus on worker safety and compliance
UnionsACT has today welcomed the WHS Amendment Bill in the ACT Assembly today, which will establish a new, independent WorkSafe ACT. The Bill debated today …
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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.
