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Wage theft: 5 warning signs – and what you can do about it
What is wage theft and can I win back my stolen wages in time for Christmas?
December 1, 2024
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Top 10 money-saving tips to get you through the holiday season
Check out our best money-saving hacks to help union members right now as we keep pushing to increase award wages.
December 1, 2024
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Our Vision: Make the minimum wage a living wage
Imagine living in a country where the minimum wage was actually enough money to live off? It’s not such a crazy thought.
November 11, 2024
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Australia’s minimum wage is broken. How did we get here?
After being one of the first countries ever to establish a minimum wage, Australia’s has been steadily falling for decades.
October 3, 2024
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My slide into working poverty and how I’m fighting back
UWU member James wants Australia to grow up and become a nation of adults. He says we need wages you can actually live on.
September 1, 2024
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How am I paid? Award wages vs enterprise agreements
Do you know whether your rate of pay is set by an award or an enterprise bargaining agreement? Does it matter? Spoiler alert: yes, it does.
August 1, 2024
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Everything you need to know about getting your award wage increase
Find out how to get EVERY CENT you’re entitled to from the 2024 minimum and award wage increase.
June 28, 2024
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Award wage increases affect all workers
I’m on an enterprise agreement. How will an award wage increase benefit me?
March 15, 2024
