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Reproductive health rights as a workplace issue
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We are union women. Together we win legislative and social change, and make workplaces safe for Victorian women. We deserve the right to a safe and equal work environment, free from discrimination and harassment. Join us as we work towards a future where women are safe, respected and equal. We take action! We have a long and proud history of fighting for change. From the tailoresses who went on strike for fair pay in the 1880's, to the union sisters who chained themselves to buildings to demand equal pay in the 60’s and 70’s and the women who won family and domestic violence leave as a universal workplace right in 2022, it's union women across our movement who've demanded change. We know what it’s like to fight. Together, we’ve stood up as union members to win better wages and working conditions. We know what it means to back each other up. Join us as we Organise for Equality. Together, we fight for: Safety: An end to discrimination, sexual harassment and gender based violence at work An end to non-disclosure agreements that silence victim-survivors Support for women to step up and become delegates, HSRs and leaders in their workplaces Assistance for victims of domestic and family violence to stay in work Respect: Universal, fully funded, high quality early childhood education and care provided by fairly compensated, respected early childhood educators Fully funded 3 and 4 year old kinder programs Fair and equal paid parental leave and measures to support the shared care of children Family friendly workplaces that support us to manage work and care Removal of barriers and the provision of targeted support for women - especially from marginalised communities - to work Equality: Pay equity for every woman across every workplace and industry An end to superannuation inequality and...
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Workplace AI and surveillance

Surveillance fatigue is harming Victorian workers. AI-powered algorithmic decision-making is stripping workers of our agency at work and is exacerbating bias. Together, workers can demand guardrails on AI and protect our workplaces from over-surveillance.
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Climate Justice

We’re in a cost of living crisis right now, and Peter Dutton is announcing a policy that will raise energy bills, harm community health, and slow down our commitment to building more renewables.
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OHS

The VTHC is the peak body representing affiliated Unions in Victoria. The VTHC represents workers and affiliated unions in a wide range of forums. It also provides information and advice in employment related matters, including health and safety and workers' compensation.
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Past Campaign Victories

All over Victoria, union activists are campaigning in their local communities. We campaign for jobs with justice, awesome public health & aged care, better-resourced education and training, and a fair society where every person is respected
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Take Action Together

Megaphone is a platform for progressive campaigns. Create a petition, connect with decision makers, mobilise your supporters and so much more. We help working people win.
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Safe Apprentices

We think of an apprenticeship as making a start in a trade or industry you love – setting you on the path to a rewarding career. But these days, apprenticeships can be like the wild-west, with cowboy operators using and abusing apprentices, stealing their wages, and denying them proper training. Worst of all, many apprentices are put into dangerous situations without supervision, putting lives at risk.
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Energy Efficient Homes Campaign

Lower your energy bills with more efficient and comfortable homes  Victorian workers deserve homes that are comfortable, affordable to run, and better for the planet. We know that sometimes people aren’t sure where to start, which is why the union movement wants to help out. We’re helping workers access government programs (rebates, discounts) that make electrification, solar and energy-efficient upgrades easier and cheaper.  There are practical ways to reduce power bills and improve the comfort of our homes. This campaign is designed to connect workers with trusted information, rebates, and support to take the next steps, whether that’s installing a heat pump, switching to electric appliances, or adding solar.  Electrifying our homes and taking advantage of existing rebates means we can:  Save money on energy costs  Cut emissions and grow clean-energy jobs  Make our living spaces healthier and more comfortable  Support a fairer, more sustainable future for working people  Take the Survey  We want to understand what workers need. Below, you’ll find a short survey asking about your home setup and your interest in upgrades like solar or efficient electric appliances. Your input will shape how we campaign, what resources we build, and how we push for better support for working people and retired unionists.  The more we know, the more we can help you access the right rebates and programs. Your voice drives this campaign, just like every successful campaign out of Trades Hall.  TAKE THE SURVEY HERE   What Happens Next  We've developed clear, practical information about the rebates and programs you may be eligible for. We’ll connect you with these programs and speak with you directly about how we can help. We will provide clear and direct communication free from pressure and sales tactics because we don't get any commissions from companies.  Please take the survey and start your journey to a cheaper, cleaner, more comfortable home. We'll contact you...
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World Heritage Nomination

Victorian Trades Hall is considered to be the oldest workers’ hall in the world. From its origins in one of the first successful campaigns for an eight-hour working day, it has played a significant role in Victorian and Australian social, political, industrial and economic history. Now, the Hall’s international importance is being recognised. Victorian Trades Hall and Broken Hill Trades Hall are part of a transnational World Heritage nomination of workers assembly halls along with sites in Denmark and  Belgium. The World Heritage List recognises places that are of outstanding value to humanity. Yet there are few places on the List that explicitly reflect the immense contribution made by working people to the cultural heritage of the world.  This nomination of workers’ assembly halls is designed to address this notable gap. From the 1850s, the global labour movement played a pivotal role in the rise of democracy and worker and human rights across the world. The buildings that are being nominated bear special testimony to the daily work of the labour movement as a major force in shaping democracy and welfare states, transforming the world of work, extending concepts of rights, and providing support for important social movements, including the women’s and anti-colonial struggles across the world. Each workers’ hall within this nomination represents an element of the organisational history of the labour movement that developed independently of the states in which they were located. While the ideas and values of the organised labour movement, and the halls which form their physical manifestation, have roots in a European tradition, their migration with the great population movements of the 19th and early 20th centuries to virtually all corners of the globe was a truly universal phenomenon.
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