Who can join the united workers union?
Our Union
United Workers Union (UWU) is the union for over 1 in 4 Australian workers, we cover over 45+ different industries – so there is a good chance we are the right union for you.
Our Union is made up of over 150,000 members standing together for better pay and conditions, respect, secure jobs and a fairer Australia – are you in?
We’re going to continue fighting for what’s right and fair – but we need you with us. The bigger our voice, the stronger we become.
WHO CAN JOIN UNITED WORKERS UNION?
In Australia, the union that you can join depends on your industry and which state you work in.
Click your state below to see if your industry is listed. If you’re not sure what industry your role falls under, or have any other questions – get in touch with us here.
Queensland
- Aged Care, Home care and Disability Support
- Ambulance officers & Paramedics
- Casinos and Clubs
- Car Cleaning and detailing
- Cleaners
- Early childhood educators
- Farm, dairy and poultry
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Health and Fitness
- Hospitality
- Immigration detention
- Laundries
- Logistics and supermarket supply chains
- Manufacturing
- Market Research & Call Centres
- Property services, incl. landscaping, caretakers and maintenance
- Sales representatives
- Security officers
- Sports, racing and entertainment grounds
- Teacher Aides & Education Assistants.
- Tourism and Accommodation
- Water treatment
If your industry is not listed here, you may still be covered, get in touch with us here.
New South Wales
- Home care and Disability Support
- Animal Care, Vet’s & Zoo’s
- Casinos and Clubs
- Car Cleaning and detailing
- Cleaners
- Early childhood educators
- Farm, dairy and poultry
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Health and Fitness
- Hospitality
- Immigration detention
- Laundries
- Logistics and supermarket supply chains
- Manufacturing
- Market Research & Call Centres
- Property services, incl. landscaping, caretakers and maintenance
- Sales representatives
- Security officers
- Sports, racing and entertainment grounds
- Teacher Aides & Education Assistants.
- Tourism and Accommodation
If your industry is not listed here, you may still be covered, get in touch with us here.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Aged Care, Home care and Disability Support
- Animal Care, Vet’s & Zoo’s
- Casinos and Clubs
- Car Cleaning and detailing
- Cleaners
- Early childhood educators
- Farm, dairy and poultry
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Health and Fitness
- Hospitality
- Immigration detention
- Laundries
- Logistics and supermarket supply chains
- Manufacturing
- Market Research & Call Centres
- Property services, incl. landscaping, caretakers and maintenance
- Sales representatives
- Security officers
- Sports, racing and entertainment grounds
- Teacher Aides & Education Assistants.
- Tourism and Accommodation
If your industry is not listed here, you may still be covered, get in touch with us here.
Victoria
- Ambulance officers & Paramedics
- Animal Care, Vet’s & Zoo’s
- Casinos and Clubs
- Car Cleaning and detailing
- Cleaners
- Early childhood educators
- Farm, dairy and poultry
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Health and Fitness
- Hospitality
- Immigration detention
- Laundries
- Logistics and supermarket supply chains
- Manufacturing
- Market Research & Call Centres
- Property services, incl. landscaping, caretakers and maintenance
- Sales representatives
- Security officers
- Sports, racing and entertainment grounds
- Teacher Aides & Education Assistants.
- Tourism and Accommodation
If your industry is not listed here, you may still be covered, get in touch with us here.
Tasmania
- Home care
- Animal Care, Vet’s & Zoo’s
- Casinos and Clubs
- Car Cleaning and detailing
- Cleaners
- Early childhood educators
- Farm, dairy and poultry
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Health and Fitness
- Hospitality
- Immigration detention
- Laundries
- Logistics and supermarket supply chains
- Manufacturing
- Market Research & Call Centres
- Property services, incl. landscaping, caretakers and maintenance
- Sales representatives
- Security officers
- Sports, racing and entertainment grounds
- Teacher Aides & Education Assistants.
- Tourism and Accommodation
If your industry is not listed here, you may still be covered, get in touch with us here.
South Australia
- Aged Care, Home care and Disability Support
- Animal Care, Vet’s & Zoo’s
- Casinos and Clubs
- Car Cleaning and detailing
- Cleaners
- Early childhood educators
- Farm, dairy and poultry
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Health and Fitness
- Hospitality
- Immigration detention
- Laundries
- Logistics and supermarket supply chains
- Manufacturing
- Market Research & Call Centres
- Property services, incl. landscaping, caretakers and maintenance
- Sales representatives
- Security officers
- Sports, racing and entertainment grounds
- Tourism and Accommodation
- Water treatment
If your industry is not listed here, you may still be covered, get in touch with us here.
Western Australia
- Aged Care, Home care and Disability Support
- Ambulance officers & Paramedics
- Animal Care, Vet’s & Zoo’s
- Casinos and Clubs
- Car Cleaning and detailing
- Cleaners
- Early childhood educators
- Farm, dairy and poultry
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Health and Fitness
- Hospitality
- Immigration detention
- Laundries
- Logistics and supermarket supply chains
- Manufacturing
- Market Research & Call Centres
- Property services, incl. landscaping, caretakers and maintenance
- Sales representatives
- Security officers
- Sports, racing and entertainment grounds
- Teacher Aides & Education Assistants.
- Tourism and Accommodation
- Water treatment
If your industry is not listed here, you may still be covered, get in touch with us here.
Northern Territory
- Aged Care, Home care and Disability Support
- Ambulance officers & Paramedics
- Animal Care, Vet’s & Zoo’s
- Casinos and Clubs
- Car Cleaning and detailing
- Cleaners
- Early childhood educators
- Farm, dairy and poultry
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Health and Fitness
- Hospitality
- Immigration detention
- Indigenous tertiary education
- Laundries
- Logistics and supermarket supply chains
- Manufacturing
- Market Research & Call Centres
- Mining operations
- Property services, incl. landscaping, caretakers and maintenance
- Sales representatives
- Security officers
- Sports, racing and entertainment grounds
- Teacher Aides & Education Assistants.
- Tourism and Accommodation
- Water treatment
If your industry is not listed here, you may still be covered, get in touch with us here.
THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A UNION MEMBER
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.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.
Better Pay and Conditions
United Workers 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.
To learn more about becoming a union member, visit our why join page.
READY TO JOIN YOUR UNION?
Standing together, we can change our workplaces for the better!