The September 2025 Trends in Enterprise Bargaining Report published by the Department of Workplace Relations shows that wages in union agreements rose 4.2% while non-union agreements only rose 3%.
Thats right, workers covered by union negotiated collective agreements get higher wage increases than those on agreements without unions.
Did you know that median weekly earnings for employees who were trade union members was $1600 compared with $1349 for employees who were not union members – that’s $13,052 more a year if you are a union member. Union members on average earn $251 per week more than non-union members (latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Data).
It pays to belong to the Union.
The more USU members we have at your workplace the stronger our bargaining position, so we can get you better treatment at work, and improve your wages and conditions!
Tell staff who are not members about the great services and benefits they will receive if they join the Union, and we will reward you with $50 for each new member you sign up. Through Union Shopper members receive discounts at stores like JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Coles, Woolworths, and our holiday accommodation. With membership comes free travel insurance to and from work, free workers compensation lawyers, we can also arrange a free will for you, and much more.
Your colleagues can join here.
You can claim your $50 reward for recruiting a new member here.
