MEMBERS URGE RTBU TO KEEP TAKING UP THE FIGHT TO BAD BOSSES

The results of the 2022 RTBU National Members Survey are in, and members have sent a strong message that they want their union to keep taking up the fight to bad bosses.

In total, 2,358 members filled out the online survey form, with 57% of respondents from NSW, followed by Victoria (16%), Queensland (10%), WA (8%), SA/NT (5%) and Tasmania (3%).

Union Priorities

Members were asked about the importance of a wide range of union functions.

The most important union function, which rated as ‘very important’ by 94% of members, was “challenging employers who treat their workers unfairly”.

Functions that were overwhelmingly rated as ‘very important’ by members were:

Challenging employers who treat their workers unfairly

Ensuring employers comply with the employment obligations

Negotiating better wages and conditions

Improving job security

Providing legal support and advice to members

Advocating to preserve the superannuation system so it is not dismantled

Improving safety in your workplace