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1. STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

United Workers Union (UWU) represents over 150,000 members across Australia, making us one of the largest and strongest Unions. We represent and protect workers in a range of industries, including: 

  • Food and beverage 
  • Manufacturing and logistics 
  • Education, health and aged care 
  • Casinos, farms, hospitality, cleaning, security … and more.

2. WORKPLACE PROTECTION

As a member, you will have the support of the Union if you need help with a workplace issue, such as being represented in meetings with management, getting help if you are injured at work, or receiving legal support for matters heading to the Fair Work Commission. The Union will help if you need to make or receive a workplace complaint. 

Joining the union means better conditions, support when you need it and representation. It means having people on your worksite who have your back.

Craig
Food Manufacturing Worker
United Workers Union member

3. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING

United Workers Union members stand together to fight for Recognition, Respect and Reward. We support you in bargaining for job security, higher pay and better conditions. Australian workers who are union members earn on average $250 more per week! 

4. WORKPLACE PROBLEMS, DON’T THINK IT WON’T HAPPEN TO YOU

Being a United Workers Union member gives you access to our highly skilled negotiators, industrial experts and union lawyers. All workplaces have their problems. The Union will support you if issues arise, including if you are bullied, have pay or roster issues, or have health and safety concerns. If disciplinary allegations arise, you can count on the union for the best representation and advice. 

5. UNION MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

Being part of your Union is about standing together with your workmates to make your employer listen, and to address the issues that matter to you. This is because you are your Union!

Join now, and you will become part of a union with a long history of standing up for what is right. 

 Find more information on the full range of member benefits, including discounts on goods and services and access to free legal advice and wills through the union’s solicitors.

UWU acknowledges that we meet and work on the unceded lands of First Nations peoples.
We wish to pay respect to their Elders — past and present — and acknowledge the important role all First Nations peoples continue to play within Australia and in our union.

Our website is hosted on 100% carbon neutral servers in Naarm (Melbourne). The United Workers Union is committed to creating the secure & future-proof jobs workers and their communities need as our country continues to transition to a net zero economy.

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Authorised by T. Kennedy, United Workers Union, 833 Bourke St, Docklands, VIC 3008

To become a United Workers Union member, and get help at work:

Join UWU to get help at work

call (02) 8204 3001

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