UnionsWA - Western Australia's Peak Trade Union Body
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About Us
UnionsWA is the state's peak union body, representing over 30 affiliated unions which have over 150,000 members in Western Australia.
Unions provide an opportunity for employees to join together with others in their workplace and their industry to have a say about their pay, conditions, workplace health and safety and the ways in which work may impact on their lives for the better.
Meredith Hammat, Secretary - UnionsWA.
News & Events
UnionsWA has today responded to a Fair Work Commission decision on the treatment of weekend penalty rates for Australia’s lowest paid working people on awards.
Western Australia maintains our own workplace laws that govern weekend penalty rates pay for many hospitality and retail employees.
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UnionsWA has commented on new data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics which shows that the number of working West Australians paid under awards - around 170,000 – is growing but with many now receiving less hours of work and pay that two years ago.
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Your Rights
Health & Safety
Find out more about health and safety in your workplace, your health and safety rights as an employee and your employer's health and safety obligations.
Pay & Conditions
Find out more about conditions of employment, workplace entitlements and pay. Here you will also find details for who to contact if you require assistance in the workplace.
Networks
The place for activists, current and retired trade unionists to connect and become further involved in the movement.
Click on the below buttons to find out more about our networks.
