Your Union for Early Childhood Educators
Early childhood educators are the backbone of our society. We educate children and develop the skills they need for the future. We also make it possible for parents to go to work. Without us, society could not function, yet this is not reflected in our pay.
Together as union members we are the driving force behind the Big Steps campaign to secure professional pay, respect and recognition. The more educators who are in our union, the bigger and louder our voice is.
United Workers Union is our union for workers in Early Childhood Education and Care.
UWU represents over 150,000 workers from all walks of life across Australia. Throughout our history, we’ve shown when working people come together, we win.
We fight hard for jobs you can count on, decent pay and conditions, and respect at work. Your union is here to help you, we provide a range of quality services, benefits and representation when you need it.
Educators Win 15% Pay Rise
A New Tool to Create a Better Sector
Every child deserves a safe, high-quality early education – and educators know what it takes to deliver it.
EarlyEd Quality Check is a new website built by educators, for educators, with the aim of revealing what’s really happening in Australia’s Early Education centres.
With this tool, you can share what’s really happening in your centre and help protect both educators and the children they care for.
Let us know what kinds of Understaffing, Ratio or Safety issues you’re facing so we can pressure Politicians and Providers into doing what’s right and end staffing loopholes like under-the-roof ratios!
Try EarlyEd Quality Check out now and become a part of changing the ECEC sector for the better!
All submissions on EarlyEd Quality Check are 100% anonymous and confidential and are never to be shared with your employer.
More features are planned to be coming soon.
EDUCATORS HAVE WON UP TO $10,000 EXTRA A YEAR!
Educators have WON a historic 15% pay rise funded by the Federal Government, starting with the 10% from last year.
Centres can claim up to $3,000 backpay for workers as long as they Join the Union Agreement by September 30th this year!
To receive the pay rise, register your centre for the union-approved sector-wide agreement! Don’t miss your chance!
The wage rise comes after years of tireless effort by union members – and it’s a game-changer for early childhood educators.
The UWU agreement now covers nearly 4000 services lifting working standards for over 70,000 early educators! This is union power!
With so much information to take in, you might be wondering how this will impact you. Don’t worry; we’ve got everything you need to know. Check out our Complete Guide to the Pay Rise to get a clear understanding of how this wage rise could benefit you.
UNION BENEFITS
Better Pay and Conditions
Union members stand together for better pay and conditions, respect, and job security.
Australian workers who are union members earn on average $250 more every week.
Back up and Support at Work
When you face poor treatment – like unfair dismissal, safety issues or harassment at work it’s important to be union.
At worksites across the country UWU Delegates, leaders and Health and Safety Reps have your back.
Training, Community & Information
Members have access to exclusive training and development designed to support you at work.
Being union also gives you access to a community of workers and expert information when you need it.
Join a Movement that Wins
When you’re union, you’re part of a national movement with a long history for standing up for what is right.
If you want a fairer Australia, joining your union is the best way to make a difference.Save with Union Shopper
As a United Workers Union member you’re entitled to a wide range of financial discounts and savings as part of the union member benefits program..
Offset your union dues by saving big on groceries, white goods, and travel.Join the Union for ECEC Workers
Standing together, we can change our workplaces.