The ongoing Covid19 pandemic has put thousands of workers out of work, not to mention the devastating impact of lockdowns on our lives and the lives of our families.

Our best chance of returning to the things we love sooner is to get vaccinated as soon as we can.

Australian workers overwhelmingly want to get vaccinated. As unionists, it’s as much about keeping our workplaces safe as it is about our personal health.

Rania, one of our amazing essential workers at @VicUnions showed #VaxSolidarity and got her jab today 👏✊ Keep your vaccination selfies coming! pic.twitter.com/YG2nJvwte3

— Luke Hilakari (@lhilakari) August 18, 2021

We unionists also understand the power of showing up loud and proud in solidarity.

That’s why Victorian Trades Hall Council is encouraging all union members to share a post-vaccine selfie with the hashtag #VaxSolidarity

Believe it or not, the humble #VaxSolidarity selfie is also our most effective tool to build support for the vaccine, and to encourage vaccine take-up amongst folks who still have concerns.

For folks sitting on the fence, seeing people like them roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated makes the whole question of vaccination less scary, less political, and less of a question.

So don’t be shy - post your photo on social media with #VaxSolidarity and help encourage your fellow unionists to get vaccinated!

Interested in learning more about how to persuade others to get vaccinated? Download our free resource: talkin’ bout my vaccination

At the moment, the best way best way to show solidarity is to get vaccinated. For our workmates, our families, our communities. Share your vaccination selfie with #VaxSolidarity and show the world what worker solidarity looks like!