The core benefit of being a member of a union is that you receive increased job security and protection from unfair treatment in the workplace. Depending on what union you are a member of, you can also receive other advantages including but not limited to the following:
- Real wage increases
- Industry training
- Improved retirement savings
- Flexible working hours
- Retrenchment rights
- Better sick leave and holiday entitlements
- More access to extra benefits such as family friendly workplaces and paid paternity leave
- Consistent health and safety standards
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- Unlimited industrial representation
- Union membership card entitling you to shopping discounts
- Industrial advice
- Health and safety advice
- WorkCover advice
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
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Ref: AWU, ASU
