Your rights
Union members have fought for generations to win your rights at work. Today, you benefit from these struggles by having many legal rights and protections, including:
Pay and conditions
Entitlements
OHS
Harassment
The best way to protect and improve your rights at work is to join your union. The law says that you have the right to join a union and take action to solve workplace problems. With your union you can exercise this right to win fair and just treatment at work.
If you have a question about your rights, or feel that your rights have been violated, you should contact your union. Your first contact should be your workplace union delegate, or you can call your local union branch. The LHMU offers members free legal advice on work related problems. If you would like advice, but are not yet a member, it is quick and easy to join the union.
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Pay and conditions
Pay and conditions are the two main industrial rights of all Australian workers. These may be outlined in one, or a combination, of these three main legal documents: Awards, Collective Agreements, Individual contracts. LHMU members are entitled to free advice on awards, agreements and contracts. Contact your delegate or organiser for this valuable information.
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Entitlements
As part of every pay packet, workers are entitled to more than just their hourly wage. Your award or agreement outlines the different allowances you are entitled to.
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OHS
Occupational Health and safety is one of the most important issues in the workplace, with almost half a million workers injured in Australia each year.
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Harassment
Everyone has the right to a workplace free from bullying and harassment. If you have a question or feel that you are being bullied or harassed at work, you should contact your union delegate or union branch.
