Member News
Anti Poverty Week
Oct 18, 2017 13:29PM WST -
Anti Poverty Week is being observed 16-22 October 2017. It is a reminder that three million working Australians are living in poverty.In 2014 2.99 million people, 13.3% of the population, were living below the ... Read More
White Ribbon Day Events - 23 November 2017
Oct 18, 2017 13:13PM WST -
Perth MetropolitanThe North-East Metro White Ribbon Day Committee would like to invite you to join the Midland March that Matters on Thursday, 23 November 2017. This White Ribbon Day event will include entertainment, ... Read More
Celebrating 40 Years of the Women’s Council
Sep 15, 2017 10:13AM WST -
The Women’s Council for Family and Domestic Violence Services is celebrating 40 years (1977 – 2017) with a special commemorative wine label. It is available as a Merlot, a Chardonnay or a Riesling. ... Read More
We won't wait
Aug 2, 2017 15:28PM WST -
Sign this petition to send a message to the Prime Minister to immediately introduce legislation which will see the inclusion of ten days' paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave in the National Employment Standards.Why is ... Read More
Funds for Freedom fundraiser
Jul 14, 2017 13:43PM WST -
Enjoy the first feature film from Elenor Coppola while raising money for Funds for Freedom.Sunday, 30 July 20173:00pmParadiso Cinema (164 James Street, Northbridge)Tickets are $25 Click here to view the ... Read More
Use Your Power awarded Innovative Growth Campaign of the Year 2017
Jul 14, 2017 13:01PM WST - E/IT, General News, Community
Our grass roots Use Your Power campaign didn’t just succeed in changing the WA State Government, it was also recognised at a national level when it was awarded the Innovative Growth Campaign of the Year 2017 ... Read More
National Day of Action – Stop the Attacks on Workers
Jun 15, 2017 15:36PM WST -
Join our Union at 11am on Tuesday, 20 June 2017 at Solidarity Park, Parliament Place, to stand up against Malcolm Turnbull’s attacks on workers.The Prime Minister has brought back the ABCC to cut wages, conditions and ... Read More
Australian Unions welcome Senate Inquiry into racist CDP
Apr 4, 2017 18:07PM WST -
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) welcomes the referral of an inquiry into the Turnbull Government’s punitive Community Development Program (CDP) to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References ... Read More
Walk for Justice for Refugees 2017
Apr 4, 2017 17:44PM WST -
Sunday April 9 is Palm Sunday and there will be a Rally for Justice for Refugees in Perth.It is supported by UnionsWA, alongside the Churches and many community groups.Unionists for Refugees are inviting union members to ... Read More
Want to be heard about the FWC's penalty rates cut?
Feb 23, 2017 17:18PM WST -
Thursday, 23 February 2017 marked the day the FWC passed a decision to reduce the penalty rates of over a million Australian workers.From 1 July 2017, hospitality, restaurant, fast food, retail and pharmacy workers ... Read More
ABC news publishes article on further Liberal Privatisation Plans
Feb 17, 2017 07:59AM WST -
Click here to go to the ABC news site and read their article. Read More
all about ME
Aug 8, 2016 10:11AM WST -
Every Australian deserves to get the most out of their money. We’re here to help them do it. We were originally created by member-owned industry super funds to be a ... Read More
ABCC could interrogate local council workers
Jun 23, 2016 15:53PM WST - LG, E/IT, ME, General News
This Federal election was triggered by the Liberal/National Coalition Government because they want to pass their ABCC legislation with a new “Building Code” to increase its powers. If re-elected, the ... Read More
Safe Rates Rally - Sunday 19 June 2016
Jun 15, 2016 11:31AM WST - Community
The Turnbull Government recently abolished the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal.A rally will be held this Sunday, 19 June 2016 10-11am at Perth Parliament House as part of a national day of protest in all capital cities in ... Read More
Gender Equality in the workplace
May 19, 2016 15:11PM WST - ASU Women
This article is quite comical, but it sums up every woman’s struggle in a male dominated workplace. Click here to read a Buzzfeed Production on what would happen if the roles were reversed for men and women in the ... Read More
