We’re United For TAS
Our candidates are workplace delegates, union activists, and everyday members who share one thing in common: a commitment to building a stronger union for you.
Meet Your Team
We can’t wait to introduce you to our full team of experienced union members from Tasmania. In the meantime, here’s a sneak preview!
United For You will be running candidates from across the union and state.
Narelle Barr
Educator | Tasmania & Southern Victoria
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I have been a UWU member for 20 years and work as an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart Kings Meadows. I serve as a workplace delegate. I joined the union because I believe the early childhood education and care sector deserves respect, fair wages, and safe working conditions. Early in my career, I saw how passionate educators were about their work, and I wanted to be part of a collective voice that stood up for our profession. Being a union member means standing together. It's about knowing we are stronger when we support one another, speak up for fairness, and advocate for the value of our work. Outside work, I love spending time with my family and friends and my dog Kali. I contribute to the babyloss community by creating remembrance tributes and providing supportive peer connection.
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Participating in union actions to push for higher wages and better conditions was a turning point for me. Seeing educators unite with a shared goal showed me how real change happens. It wasn't just about pay, it was about recognition, dignity, and improving our sector for everyone. I want to give back to the union that has supported me throughout my career. I want to represent fellow educators, listen to their concerns, and help ensure our collective voice remains strong. I am someone who genuinely cares. I believe every member's voice matters, and I am committed to representing people with fairness, respect, and integrity. I support United For You because it reflects the values I believe in - unity, fairness, and strong advocacy for members. I want to be part of a team focused on building a better future for our sector and ensuring educators are respected and supported.
Adrian Hinds
Brewery Worker | Tasmania & Southern Victoria
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I joined the union twenty-two years ago. Being on a manufacturing site, I thought it was important to make sure I was with all the workers, and when it came to decisions on our pay, it was a good thing to be in. My proudest moment as a union member was when the company was going to shut down the visitor centre at the brewery. I got all the boys together, we stood out the front of the site and put a protest on, got the newspaper involved, got a couple of politicians down, and showed support for the people about to lose their jobs. Since that moment, the company changed their mind, reinstated the people, kept the centre open, and has actually just spent a fortune renovating it into a bigger complex.
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I want to represent members' voices and contribute to decisions that affect our working conditions and rights. I believe it is important that members from the frontline are involved in shaping those decisions. I want to advocate for fair conditions, manageable workloads, and strong support for members. United For You reflects the values I believe in: strong representation, fairness at work, and putting members' voices at the centre of decision-making.
Rumen Ahmed
Aviation Protection Officer | Tasmania & Southern Victoria
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I have been a UWU member for 2 years and work as an Aviation Protection Officer at ISS Facility Services, Launceston Airport. I serve as a Delegate. I first joined the union in 2024 because our workplace did not have an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. Many of us felt there were serious gaps in our conditions, including pay, contracts, systems, and overall treatment of employees. I realised that if we wanted meaningful change, we needed to stand together rather than struggle alone. Being a union member means unity, strength and accountability. It means knowing we are not isolated individuals, but part of a collective voice that can advocate for fair pay, safe conditions and proper systems. I moved to Australia around ten years ago and now proudly call this country home. Outside work, I enjoy playing sports, travelling and spending quality time with my loved ones. I also have a strong interest in civic and political issues, particularly in how policies impact everyday workers and communities.
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Before we had union involvement and an EBA process underway, many employees did not stay long in our workplace. Rosters were complex, training was inconsistent, and management decisions felt one-sided. With union support and collective action, we were able to push for proper EBA negotiations and clearer structures. We now have stronger protections, clearer processes and the right to question decisions constructively. Seeing that shift from uncertainty to accountability showed me the real impact of collective representation. I am standing because I believe representation matters. I want to ensure that members' voices continue to be heard at a broader level and contribute to decisions that strengthen our industry and protect the rights of workers across workplaces. I value fairness, accountability and respectful dialogue. I believe in a union that remains focused on its core purpose - representing members and strengthening workplaces. When members stand together, resources and structures built by members should always be directed toward improving members' working lives. I support a team that prioritises transparency, accountability and strong representation for workers.