Thanks to the advocacy of Australian unions representing millions of workers across the country, the Fair Work Commission has decided to increase the
We are young workers organising together to tackle wage-theft and exploitation.
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Great work UnionsACT. ACT young workers will now have quick and low cost justice.
Sally McManus
Secretary, ACTU
For the first time in the ACT, young workers will be able to obtain information and advice on their workplace rights from one centralised place, using a variety of tools, including online and phone-based systems. The service will provide trusted advice and assistance to Canberra’s young workers.
Rachel Stephen-Smith
Former ACT Industrial Relations Minister
We're building power with young workers to tackle the wage-theft crisis amd develop the next generation of union leaders.
Alex White
Secretary, UnionsACT
The Young Workers Centre goes beyond merely informing and educating young people about their rights at work. We’re actively working with young workers to make real change.
Arian McVeigh
Manager, Young Workers Centre
Resources
Minimum wage increase a win, but 2.5% is not enough!
Anti-worker laws will hurt young workers
The Morrison Government chose to support businesses not workers during the pandemic and left over a million casual and migrant workers out in the
JobKeeper cuts will hurt young workers
Today the Federal Government will cut JobKeeper for thousands of young Canberran workers. Payments for full-time workers will be slashed from $1500
