Queensland Branch

BRISBANE'S NORTH-WEST A BATTLEFIELD IN WAR ON PENALTY RATES

The union representing workers from industries including hospitality, aged care, security and manufacturing has launched a massive, multi-million dollar campaign against the Liberal-National Government’s cuts to penalty rates. The United Voice campaign is running nationally across TV, radio, print and online media, and will be reinforced on the ground by...

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Another 250 paramedics are required to maintain on-road ambulance services

Another 250 paramedics are required to maintain on-road ambulance services to cover ramped crews stuck outside over-stretched emergency departments, according to United Voice, the union representing Queensland Ambulance Officers. United Voice Queensland Secretary Gary Bullock called on the State Government to fund the extra positions, to make up for health...

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We stand together and speak out!

Government action on prison safety welcomed

The union representing prison officers at Queensland’s two private prisons welcomes the State Government’s announcement that the facilities will be brought under public management. United Voice Queensland President Sharron Caddie said... Read more

PENALTY RATE WIN – 42,000 CLUB WORKERS HAVE PENALTY RATES SAVED IN FWC

On Friday 22 March 42,000 clubs workers had their penalty rates saved. Workers stood up and fought against a broken system that threatened them with a pay cut. Through the... Read more

Bonner MP to feel heat over penalty rate cuts

Workers in the bayside suburbs and their union, United Voice, will mark the second anniversary of weekend penalty rate cuts with a high-visability demonstration outside the LNP Bonner MP Ross... Read more

Stronger together

1. Better at work

We're the backbone of our communities. We're proud of our work and the contribution we make. We are essential - and we stand together to fight for - and win - jobs we can count on.

2. Better Communication

United Voice gives members the skills and courage to successfully organise and run campaigns that create quality jobs. Through union delegates, United Voice helps to negotiate better collective agreements and awards, and provides industrial advice to United Voice members.

3. Stronger Families

We're active in the workplace, the community and in politics, in order to achieve positive change and build the type of society we believe in.

We all know educators are not valued for the important work we do. That’s why I joined my union - to play my part

We all know educators aren't valued for the important work we do. That's why I joined my union - to play my part.