Recent submissions & reports:
UWU Submission to the FWC Annual Wage Review 2024-25 [PDF]
UWU advocated for a 4.5% increase to minimum wages, using economic and industrial analysis, as well as case studies from award reliant members.
UWU Submission to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations consultation on the Corporate Misuse of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee [PDF]
UWU advocated for reform including to reduce the ability of Directors and those involved to hide behind complex corporate structures, changes to the civil penalty provisions and the inclusion of superannuation in FEG.
UWU Submission to the Secure Jobs Better Pay Review [PDF]
UWU noted that the Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms have transformed the industrial
landscape and have improved wages and conditions for UWU members across a range of
industries. Rates of collective bargaining have increased; wages have grown, and the gender pay gap is closing.
The submission also proposed ways in which the FW Act and the federal industrial relations
system can be further improved, such as in relation to multi-employer bargaining.
UWU Submission in response to the Secure Jobs Better Pay Review Draft Report [PDF]
UWU response to draft report - noting recommendations we support as well as concerns with draft recommendations around issues such as initiating bargaining.
Additional reports:
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