Australian Unions. We’re for workers.

For over 100 years, union members have taken action to create better work for all.

Higher pay in workers’ pockets, stronger safety in the workplace and a better work-life balance – these are fundamental rights that we’ve won that benefit generations of Australians.

Join with almost two million members and together we’ll continue to prove that change is more than an idea. It’s an action we take every day.

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Campaigns

Union members are calling for a 5% increase to the minimum wage

The nearly three million workers in Australia who rely on the minimum wage or an award wage need a 5% increase this Annual Wage Review.

Everyone deserves a secure future through affordable housing

We cannot give investors tax supports while ‘owning your own home’ gets further out of reach for workers.

It’s For Every Body

It’s time all workers had access to ten days of paid leave per year to manage their reproductive health.

The Australian union movement has always worked towards big, important and permanent changes that benefit all workers. Time and time again, we’ve proven that change is more than an idea – it is an action we take every day. That’s why I’m inviting you to join almost two million union members today.

Sally McManus, ACTU Secretary

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Got questions about your rights at work?

The Australian Unions Support Centre can assist you to find and join your union. We can also provide general information about your rights at work.

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Latest News

Something new is almost here…

April 23, 2026

Your new go-to for workplace rights, designed specifically for young workers. Real answers to questions about pay, rights, bosses, and everything in between.

Eggsplainer: your pay this Easter

April 2, 2026

Make sure you know what days are public holidays this Easter, as well as what your rights are around daylight saving ending!

Unfair junior rates abolished!

April 1, 2026

HUGE news: workers aged 18-20 years old in retail, fast food and pharmacy will be paid adult wages!

Member Benefits

There are so many reasons why joining your union is the best decision of your working life.

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Australian Unions Partners

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Australian Council of Trade Unions

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is the peak body for Australia's union movement, made up of over 30 affiliated unions who together represent nearly two million workers. Since 1927, the ACTU has spearheaded some of the most fundamental workplace struggles in Australia’s history.

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Australian Trade Union Institute

Powered by the ACTU, the Australian Trade Union Institute (ATUI) is the centre for providing education, collaboration and research for Australian unions. It is designed by unionists, for unionists.

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Mind Your Head

Mind Your Head (MYH) is a campaign by the ACTU. It brings employers, workers, unions, insurers and academics together to improve workplace mental health to prevent injury before it occurs.

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Union Aid Abroad

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is the overseas aid and development agency of the ACTU. Our work aims to build self-reliance through support to educational and training projects for workers and their organisations in the developing world.

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