Stand Together for FAIRER WORKPLACES AND get ACCESS to EXCLUSIVE OFFERS
Join workers around Australia who stand united to build collective strength and get the support you need at work. Being a member of the United Workers Union also means you can access exclusive, member-only discounts, legal advice, professional training and development, and much more
Industrial protection, advice and advocacy from your union including help with workplace issues and building collective power at work.
Expert union training courses for delegates and a regular series of workshops for union members.
A wide range of discounted goods and services with the collective buying power of Union Shopper.
Legal Support
Discounted legal assistance for non-workplace matters including a free annual consultation for legal advice.
Discounted First Aid Training
UWU members receive a discount on a range of Red Cross trainings including First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Occupational First Aid and CPR.
Electricity Signup Credit
UWU members receive a $50 signup credit when switching electricity to CoPower, an affordable clean-energy cooperative.
Free Will Kit
UWU Members have access to free preparation of basic Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney through Hall Payne Lawyers.
Private Health Insurance Offers
UWU members can access great value private health insurance with a 100% member-owned not-for-profit health fund Union Health.
Web Doctor - Discounted Medical Certificates
Members can book phone appointments to get a Medical Certificate – No Medicare card required.
20% off Income Protection Policies
Canopy Income Protection offers competitively priced income protection to UWU members with an additional 20% discount.
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Join United Workers Union to access these member-only benefits, build power in your workplace, and get support at work.
Your Union Fees Paid For!
Susan is a United Workers Union member and accesses Union Shopper discounts. Susan’s family of four spends about $1,125 a month on groceries, $270 on fuel, $185 on alcohol, and $198 on eating out.
With Union Shopper, per month she saves about $45 on groceries, $13.50 on fuel, $9.30 on alcohol, and $49.5 on eating out – totalling $1,408 a year.
On top of that, Susan had to buy a new fridge this year. Susan’s also saved $669 on her family holiday to Bali, and $38.50 on her annual car service – bringing her total savings for the year to $2,375 – easily covering her union fees!
Union Shopper - some example discounts
Below are just a few of the Union Shopper discounts available to members.
Auto
- 10% off tyres, servicing and repairs at MyCar
- 20% off Hertz car hire
- 5% Ampol and United Petroleum gift cards
Electrical
Access to great savings through The Good Guys Commercial and JB HiFi Business.
Essentials
- 4% Coles and Woolworths gift cards
- 5% off Big W, Target and Kmart gift cards
Home
- 10% Amart furniture gift cards
- 5% off Ikea gift cards
Entertainment and travel
- 10% off Hoyts cinemas gift cards
- 5% off Webjet.com gift cards
- 5% off Ticketmaster gift cards
More...
Up to 25% off Hendra hip pocket workwear
Discounts from a wide range of retailers including CottonOn, Country Road, Foot Locker, Kathmandu, Sunglass Hut, Rebel, Witchery
Other member benefits
As an UWU member you receive the member benefits above, higher wages, greater job security, representation at work, and protected rights through our collective strength. There are many more benefits for many United Workers Union members, depending on where they live and what they do for work.
- WHS and HSR Training
- Visa and Migration Advice
- Income Protection Cover
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Training Portal Access for CPD Training
- Funeral Benefit Insurance
- …and more!
Please contact your Organiser or contact your local United Workers Union office to find out more.
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