Why join the Health Workers Union?

Why Join the Health Workers Union

To ensure that your rights are protected at work join the Health Workers Union.

For a list of member benefits please click here.

Remember your Union Fees are 100% tax deductible!

Did you know that Trade Unions made the following employment conditions possible?

1. Minimum wage
2. Five day working week
3. All breaks at work, including your lunch and tea breaks
4. Maternity, Carer Leave
5. Sick leave
6. Annual leave entitlements
7. Equal Pay for Men and Women
8. Social Security, Unemployment Benefits
9. Pensions- Old Age and Disability
10. Human Rights Act/Title - prohibits employer discrimination
11. 7.6 hour work day
12. 38 hour work week
13. Overtime pay
14. Anti-Child labour laws
15. Commonwealth Workplace safety standards and regulations
16. Occupational Health & Safety Act (Victoria)
17. Workers’ Compensation (Work Cover)
18. Collective Bargaining rights for employees
19. Unfair Dismissal laws
20. Right of Entry provisions
21. Age Discrimination in Employment
22. Whistle-Blower protection laws
23. Sexual harassment laws
24. Disabilities Act
25. Superannuation-Employer contribution
26. Privacy rights
27. The right to strike