Unions NSW

About

Unions NSW is the peak council of trade unions in NSW representing over 600,000 members and 60 affiliated unions and trades and labour councils and is part of the broader trade union movement.

What kind of work?

The organisation engages in independent, nonpartisan work involving the promotion of workers' rights.

Working for Unions NSW, you will be able to oversee a state-wide or nationwide network of unions. Such a job is challenging yet rewarding, and would suit someone who is passionate about orgainising events for social justice causes.

Location

Sydney

Graduate Opportunities

Employees work for a number of Unions and Divisions acorss NSW. Employees may also have the chance to find work to represent unions across Australia.

Roles include: - division organisers - industrial organisers - payroll managers

The Jobs Board of Unions NSW can be found here: https://www.unionsnsw.org.au/job-board/

Fun Fact / Recent Project

Delivery Riders The takeaway food industry is predicted to reach $3.5 billion in the next five years. Food delivery riders are paid below minimum wage, they have no superannuation, no sick pay, no annual leave, no insurance and no right to challenge being sacked.

Unions NSW has partnered with the Transport Workers Union and food delivery riders to fight for their rights and they are committed to ensuring that no worker in this country earns below minimum wage and has access to basic work entitlements.

They are also pursuing a legislative agenda which seeks to extend basic work entitlements to riders. They have made some progress with the NSW State Government in securing such commitments. Nevertheless, much work remains to be done.