While ABS data continue to show declining trade union membership in Australia, the situation regarding young workers is quite dire: in 2022, only 25 of those aged 15-19 were union members, and only 5% of 20–24 year olds. Attracting young people is therefore vital to any plan for securing the future of the union movement. In this ALLA webinar we will explore recent union initiatives that have succeeded in engaging and mobilising young workers to take action to improve their working conditions. These include the Victorian Trades Hall Council’s Young Workers Centre’s establishment, education program, legal assistance and campaigns for rights for apprentices and to end junior wages; and successful bargaining campaigns run by the United Workers Union in the hospitality and tourism industries.
Event recordings are available to ALLA members, become a member here. Please contact alla@austlabourlaw.asn.au for assistance accessing the video.