Australian Trade Union Movement

The Australian Trade Union Movement is a group of organizations that represent workers across various industries, advocating for their rights, better wages, working conditions, and job security. Founded in the 19th century, it aims to give workers a collective voice to negotiate with employers and influence government policies. Unions seek to improve workplace standards, promote fair treatment, and ensure workers’ interests are protected. They operate through negotiations, collective bargaining, and sometimes industrial action, serving as an important component of Australia's labor relations and social equality framework.