We’re United For WA
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.
Western Australia East
These are the delegates, members and activists who are standing up for UWU members across Western Australia East. They come from your workplaces and your industries. They know the challenges you face because they face them too.
They're ready to fight for a union that wins for you, picks up the phone when you need help, and puts more money in your pocket.
Meet Your Team
Kim Prescott-Brown
Special Needs Education Assistant | Western Australia East
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I joined the union over 25 years ago when I first started working as an Education Assistant. I come from a proud union family and knew this was the only way to make sure our working conditions were upheld and our wages grew to ensure we had a liveable wage. My industry is predominantly female and we needed to ensure they were able to support themselves and their families. I have always had the mantra to leave my industry in a better place than I found it. I currently serve as WA Branch President, Member Councillor, and workplace delegate. Outside work, I have two beautiful daughters and five adorable grandchildren. I am a sports lover, a netball tragic, and love the real football (soccer).
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I will never forget having the opportunity to speak in front of about 20,000 unionists in a union alliance to fight for wages and conditions in Education while we were fighting a horrid Liberal government led by Colin Barnett. Members from UV (predecessor of UWU), CSA and SSTWA stood together and marched up the Terrace through the city. We shut down roads, had people shouting out from buildings, cars tooting. We went all the way to Parliament House. I was part of the leading group and when we got to the top, I turned to see the sea of people still walking and chanting their way up. A sight to behold. I am standing because I have experience, passion and commitment to the union and its members. I believe everyday members should have a strong voice and be well represented in the decision making process that will guide our union in the future. United For You are experienced, honest and committed. I believe they only have the members' needs foremost in their minds and they have a proven track record. They have the ability to work as a UNITED team to achieve what is needed for members.
Carolyn Smith
UWU WA State Secretary & Director of ECEC | Western Australia
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I have been part of the union really all my working life. I joined the union two days after I started my apprenticeship with the old State Energy Commission at Kwinana Power Station, partly because the shop steward asked me and he looked like the kind of guy you want on your side, but also because I knew you needed to be with a group, you needed to have solidarity and strength together. I have been a union member, a health and safety rep, a union delegate, and then came to work for the union. I came to United Workers Union after 15 years of activism with the Metal Workers Union. What I really love is the members. Our members do incredibly important work. They keep our hospitals clean, support children with special needs in schools, educate and care for our youngest, look after our oldest in their most vulnerable times, work in disabilities, bake bread, make drinks, serve you at the casino. Really important jobs, but they are not always respected for the work they do.
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I have stood beside United Workers Union members for twenty-five years. We have fought and won some really big campaigns. Have we always got it right? No, but we have gone back, fought again, and had a lot of really good wins. Whether it was marching down St. George's Terrace with thousands of education workers fighting cuts to EAs and AIEOs, or fighting privatisation of hospitals and getting Fiona Stanley Hospital brought back in house. Sometimes it's the little things too, sitting with a member talking about money they are owed, getting a permanent job, or helping an aged care worker get permanent residency. This union is too important to risk. The West Australian union is too important to put in other people's hands. We need to be guiding our own future. For workers in hospitals, schools, disability support, casinos, manufacturing, and bread baking, from the Kimberley down to Esperance, we want to keep working hard, keep supporting you, and keep winning.
Leki Om
Carer, Aged Care | Western Australia East
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I have been a proud UWU member for 3 years and currently work as a personal care worker at Regents Garden Four Seasons in the aged care industry. I serve as a workplace delegate. I joined the union because I saw how hard we work and how little voice we have. I wanted to be part of something constructive. Joining a union felt like our voice was heard. Being a union member means having a collective voice. It means I don't have to do this alone, and I will be supported. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with people I care about. I also enjoy taking time for myself through travelling, music, and reflecting. One thing I want members to know about me is I genuinely care about people and fairness. I will always listen to their concerns and try my best to speak up for them. I would be proud to represent members and contribute to strengthening our union.
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Last year, the union helped us to receive the correct overtime pay. We realised we weren't being paid properly for extra hours, and with the union's support we raised the issue and resolved it. I am standing for election as a convention delegate because I want to represent the voices of workers. I would like to help make sure our members feel heard, and to help strengthen communications between members and union so they know their rights and feel confident speaking up about issues at work. I believe the United For You ticket is committed to building a stronger United Workers Union for all members.
Namgyal Wangmo
Carer, Aged Care | Western Australia East
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I have been a UWU member for three and a half years and I work as a carer at Bethanie, Catholic Homes. I joined the union because being in a union means you're safe at work. To me, being a union member means workers are more united, more powerful. One thing I want members to know about me is that I am very helpful when they need me, at work or anywhere. I listen to them when they share their problems.
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I am standing because I am a member and I love to help others. I support United For You because I believe in standing together and making our union stronger, and those are United For You values.
Sonam Wangmo
Assistant in Nursing | Western Australia East
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I have been a UWU member for 3 years and work as an AIN at Oryx (The Queenslea) in the aged care industry. I currently serve as a workplace delegate. I first joined the union because I believed in standing up against injustice. I saw people around me being treated unfairly and I wanted to do something about it. Having a strong union has helped me to do that. Being a union member means standing together, respecting each other, and looking out for others who believe in fairness. It means knowing that I am not alone and that together we can support each other and make a difference. Outside of work, I work as a chairperson for the Association of Bhutanese Community in Perth (ABCP Inc.). I also serve as a patron community manager.
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I want to be a stronger voice for my fellow union workers. Onyx community has been one of the biggest challenges. Therefore, I want to help shape the direction of our union. I believe in every member seeing the power of union and I believe it should be experienced in the convention. I am supporting United For You because it is all about workers' voices, their rights, and I am their voice. I will be there for justice, good and fair. United For You shares my values.
Nima Wangmo
Carer, Aged Care | Western Australia East
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I have been a UWU member for 2 years and work as a carer at St Rita's Nursing Home in aged care. I joined to get some information regarding the union that helps in every struggle and challenge I face. Being a union member means to help and guide each other, or to support the community. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, engaging in community activities, and community initiatives. One thing I want members to know about me is that I am committed, approachable, and always willing to stand up for members when they need support.
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The union was a support system when there was work related issues that was beyond the regular rules and regulations. I am standing for election to have support for United For You. I want to strengthen member representation and improve workplace conditions. I support United For You because it focuses on unity, strong representation, and delivering real outcomes for members.
Siontuwu Mangawea
Linen Attendant | Western Australia East
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I am a UWU member and work as a linen attendant at Crown in the hospitality industry. I currently serve as a delegate. I first joined the union to be strong, to be united. Being a union member means we are united to win. Outside of work, I am a pastor at an Indonesian community. One thing I want members to know about me is I am a delegate, helpful for members.
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The union negotiated for our pay increases. I am standing for election because I want UWU to be great again. I support United For You because it is good for our future.
Pema Choden
Carer, Aged Care | Western Australia East
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I have been a UWU member for 3 years and work as a multi-skilled carer at St David's, Mt Lawley in aged care. I joined the union because I wanted support and protection at work. Being a union member means having a voice and standing together. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy learning new things. One thing I want members to know is that I care about fairness and I am willing to listen and support others.
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The union has helped many workers in the aged care sector by advocating for better pay and working conditions. I want to represent my fellow members and make sure their voices are heard. I want to represent fellow members by making sure their voices are heard and their concerns are taken seriously. I am supporting United For You because it focuses on unity, fairness, and strong representation for workers.
Cita Mol
Casino Worker | Western Australia East
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I have been a proud UWU member for 18 years and currently work as a customer service attendant at Crown in the hospitality industry. I serve as a workplace delegate at Crown. I first joined the union on the very day I started working at Crown Casino. A delegate explained what it was all about, how it protects workers, gives us a voice, and supports us when we need help. From that moment, I knew being part of the union was the right choice for me and my work. The union taught me how to stand up for my colleagues, and becoming a delegate made our voices impossible to ignore. Outside of Crown, my commitment to caring for people has never stopped. I work in the hospital as an Assistant in Nursing, supporting patients with compassion and dignity. I also work from home as a beauty therapist, and I was a support worker in aged care. I have managed the Kingsway Athletics Club canteen to support the community. No matter where I am, I am always helping people in need, because that is who I am and that is what gives my life purpose.
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I became a union member on the very first day I started work at Crown. After a couple of years, I became a delegate, and that changed my life. Our union officials helped me shine. They taught me, guided me, and showed me what I was capable of. In 2017, when the union asked me to speak at the opening conference at Crown, I had to speak in English and then translate my message into Tagalog. That moment was the highlight of my career as a union delegate. If Crown weren't union strong, our workplace and our whole community would feel the loss. Our unity is what protects us. I never take my penalty rates for granted, because they were fought for with courage, sacrifice, and the belief that every worker deserves dignity. This term, I want us to stay focused on what truly matters: keeping our workplace safe, supporting one another, and honouring every culture in our community. I support United For You because when we stand with our union, we always find our voice. We grow. We gain confidence. We carry the lessons we have learned, and we become proud of who we are and what we can achieve together.
Kevin Davey
Education Assistant | Western Australia East
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I've been a UWU member for close to 19 years and I work as an Advanced Special Needs Education Assistant at Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre. I've served as a delegate for nearly 20 years. I first joined the union not long after I started working as an Education Assistant.
Being a union member means having each other's back, being informed, knowing your rights and working conditions so you can be safe at work, be paid an honest day's pay for an honest day's work, and maintain a good work-life balance.
I have five children, three of whom are adults, and for many years that's kept me quite busy. I enjoy being active, particularly volleyball and basketball, and I love camping and hiking, though I miss the beautiful green scenery Seattle provided.
One thing I want members to know is that I will always stand up for them and their interests.
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I'm standing for election as a convention delegate because I believe we need to get back to a union that looks after its members, one that has enough reps out there interacting with and educating members, and enough support at the union office to assist members who call in needing advice. I believe in a union that is accountable to its members and transparent in its dealings. We used to have that, and I believe we can have it again by electing the right leadership. I'm supporting United For You because I believe they will help bring us back to the union we should be: strong, caring, transparent, and there for members.
Natasha Ball
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer | Western Australia East
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I work as an AIEO at Aveley North Primary School in the education and public sector. I serve as a workplace delegate. I first joined so I could have some like-minded people to help me, and that I could help. Being a union member means being part of a team and standing up for what is right and deserved by everyone. Outside of work, my life is about my family, netball, and reading. One thing I want members to know about me is that I stand up for what is right.
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Working alongside my fellow AIEOs to create the WA round table, being part of an awesome team and fighting for what is fair and right, that was a moment the union truly made a difference. I am standing for election to make our team stronger and so we can continue to make the better choices for everybody. I want to achieve a voice for what is right. I support United For You because they stand for what matters to workers like me.
Ronald Dailo
Casino Worker | Western Australia East
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I work as a housekeeper at Crown Perth in the casino industry and serve as a workplace delegate. I first joined the union to have a say, to have input on my work environment and all work-related issues. Being a union member means I am advocating for workers' rights and issues. I am Christian by faith and heavily involved in my children's achievements in sports and education. I would like to do more volunteer work for the community in the future. One thing I want members to know about me is that I advocate for progressive workers' rights.
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The union made a real difference for me and my workmates when Crown outsourced our department. The union put all their resources and power into guaranteeing all EA employees were honoured by the outsourced company. I am standing for election to give awareness to the hospitality industry, particularly the housekeeping department, and how overworked and underpaid they are. I want management to be accountable and respectful of the Enterprise Agreement that has already been negotiated and approved. I am supporting United For You because the leadership that comprises this group are tried and tested. They come and supported their members, celebrated good times, and got their support and assistance through tough times.
Veronica Denham
Educator, ECEC | Western Australia East
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I work as a qualified educator at Leapstart Early Learning in the early childhood education and care sector. I serve as a workplace delegate. I first joined the union after noticing and hearing things that were not right. I needed assistance from someone to clarify and give me the correct information regarding issues within the workplace. As a union member, I am able to stand and unite together with other members to fight for more improvement within the education sector, and I never have to face workplace issues and challenges alone. When I am not working, I am enjoying time with my beautiful family. I am happily married and have a 5-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son which makes my world complete. I enjoy doing martial arts and going camping.
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The union made a difference for me when I called the team about having to do work outside of my working hours. I was doing this a lot and not getting paid for it. They told me I shouldn't be taking work home unless management was paying me overtime for the extra hours. I then told my management team and they hired another person to cover the mandatory training and anything else that needed to be done. Everyone was so happy and it was a weight lifted off my shoulders. I am standing because acting as a delegate gives me power to raise my voice for it to be heard, regarding concerns from myself and other union members within the education sector. This term, I want to make sure that all union members' concerns are being raised and answered, and I want to continue encouraging non-members to sign up and show them how much it will benefit them. I support United For You because it stands for the values that matter to workers like me.
Hayden Smallwood
Casino Worker | Western Australia East
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I work in the casino industry. I joined UWU because I could see the union was a significant reason my workplace was better than my last one. Being union means being a team and fighting for fairness. Outside of work, I spend too much time doomscrolling politics, but I also play golf, get out into nature for hikes, go fishing and swimming, and love to cook. One thing I want members to know about me is that I am deeply concerned about things being fair, and about making sure we all have as many opportunities as possible to enjoy a peaceful and happy life.
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I am standing for election because I want to make sure we get what we are entitled to, whether that is a legal minimum or an EA minimum, for a balanced life. What I want to achieve this term is trust. I want the average member to be able to trust that their best interests are being heard and actioned. I am supporting United For You because they are legal and ethical, and that matters.
Lynda Aston
Security Officer | Western Australia East
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I became a union member to safeguard my employment rights and improve working conditions. After experiencing violations in different positions, I found the union's support and accountability invaluable. Joining also let me acknowledge the positive influence of strengthening a collective voice in negotiations and advocacy. Being part of a union gives me security, support, and a feeling of unity, while also allowing my interests to be represented as we work together for fair wages and better workplace conditions. As a shift worker on a revolving roster cycle, most of my time outside of work is focused on family, especially my darling grandchildren. One thing I want members to know about me is that I consistently advocate for others' rights with unwavering commitment, leaving no stone unturned.
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In the early days of a new job, it became very clear to me that employees' rights and conditions of employment were being abused at the highest level. Employees had been told their employment would be terminated should they join a union. I signed 90% up to the union and requested the union to come into the workplace. The employer terminated my employment. The union filed an unfair dismissal claim with the FWC, arguing that my termination was a result of joining the union. A resolution was achieved after just one mediation session, and the result was considered fair and just. The union also resolved workplace issues, including back pay for the employees. I volunteer many hours to make sure our members are listened to, represented, educated, and supported. Our Enterprise Agreement is approaching expiry, and my primary objective is to achieve what members want, including pay parity and substantial improvements to working conditions. I support United For You because its goals to boost member representation, enhance support, and launch strategic campaigns strengthen our union's commitment to fair wages, safer workplaces, and greater benefits for members.
Michael Rudiger
Chef | Western Australia East
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I have been a union member for almost 50 years. I currently work as a trade cook at Armadale Hospital in the public sector. I serve as a workplace delegate and also as an OSH Rep. I first joined the union when I was working in the North-West of WA, out in Dampier, and the workers didn't have proper accommodation. I thought that was unfair. Being a union member means being supported when I need it, when management gives us a hard time, and getting better wages. Outside of work, I enjoy swimming and gardening. One thing I want members to know about me is that as well as being a delegate, I am an OSH Rep. I look after the members at Armadale Hospital, whatever their issues are.
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Being part of the Health EBA negotiating team and helping improve wages was a real highlight. Our latest win was improving sick leave, which was important for many of our members who are single mums. I am standing for election to get the union back on the right path and be better for our members in WA. I support United For You because I want a union that looks after our members in WA, and especially to make sure we have a Member Rights Team.
Eldho Paul
Sterilisation Technician | Western Australia East
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I have been a UWU member for 10 years and work as a sterilisation technician. I serve as a workplace delegate.
I first joined the union to be part of the group, to show my support to my co-workers. Being a union member means together we are strong.
Outside of work, I like to spend time with family and friends, and gardening. One thing I want members to know about me is that I am available when you need me.
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The union helped my co-workers and me with workplace issues many times. I am standing for election to deliver for my fellow workmates, and I believe United For You shares my values.
Amanuel (Manny) Burhane
Patient Support Officer | Western Australia East
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I joined the union about 5 years ago and work at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in the health public sector. I serve as a workplace delegate. Being a union member means I feel like I have a voice in the workplace and it is being heard. I have seen the difference in the way I have been treated before and after being a member. Outside of work, I like to socialise and exercise. I volunteer in my Eritrean community. One thing I want members to know about me is that I am always available to help my fellow union members.
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I was casual for 6 years and I joined the union. We fought for permanency and I got a permanent job. I want to be a convention delegate because I want to make a difference. I support United For You because it has proven we will get outcomes for members. I have seen this myself.
Tania Pongratz
Education Assistant | Western Australia East
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I work as a special needs education assistant and serve as a workplace delegate. I first joined the union when I realised what the benefits for members are by being in the union. Being a union member means solidarity with fellow members to make sure our hard-fought rights are protected. Outside of work, I enjoy 4WDing and camping. I have two adult sons and three grandchildren. One thing I want members to know about me is that I will always stand up for members' rights and ensure that everyone follows the EBA.
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I am standing for election because I believe our members deserve leadership that is honest and reliable.
I want to achieve a union that is there for members, where members' rights come first and a strong union to continue to fight.
Deb Hutchinson
School Cleaner | Western Australia East
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I work as a head cleaner at Darling Range in the school cleaning industry, public sector. I serve as a workplace delegate. I first joined the union because I was being bullied at work and wanted support and help. Being a union member means standing up for our rights and speaking up for others. Everyone has a right to be heard, and making sure people are heard is what the union does. Outside of work, my life revolves around my family and church. One thing I want members to know about me is that I will always have their back.
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Being insourced by the government, stepping forward as cleaners, and receiving recognition of cleaners through a uniform allowance, those were moments the union truly made a difference for me and my workmates. I am standing for election because I want to do more, connect with members around Australia, and make sure our voices are heard. I support United For You because they are strong, reputable, sustainable, and trustworthy.
Rhianon Duxbury
Education Assistant | Western Australia East
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I work in the public sector. I first joined the union because I came from a union family and I know the support the union gives. Being a union member means giving support and getting support for my fellow colleagues, maintaining a livable wage, and improving work conditions. I am married with 3 children. I am on the fundraising committee for my son's daycare, and I volunteer for the P&F at my daughter's school. One thing I want members to know about me is that I will always have their back.
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I stepped up to become a delegate at my school to fight for my site's Advanced Special Needs classification, for recognition for the work that we do. I am standing for election because I want to be part of a union that is led by a trusted and experienced team. I want to achieve wages that maintain the cost of living, and a strong and reputable union. I support United For You because they are strong, reputable, sustainable, and trustworthy.
Roya Ansari
Education Assistant | Western Australia East
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I have been a UWU member for over 7 years and work as an education assistant, delegate, and interpreter at Cyril Jackson Senior Campus in the education industry. I serve as the union delegate for Cyril Jackson UWU members. I first joined after a fellow delegate suggested the union could help with some workplace issues I was facing. Sure enough, when a problem with my parental leave affected my pay, the union got it resolved. Being a union member means being part of a team that stands together and takes action when something is not right. Outside of work, my life revolves around my family and community. I love travelling with my children and I co-coach a girls' soccer team I helped create at my school. I volunteer with Ashiana Humanitarian Network, Lions Clubs International, Community Vision, the Southeastern Metropolitan School Board, and Gosnells Safe Communities. I speak five languages, which helps me connect with a wide range of members and make sure no one feels left out or unheard.
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A moment the union truly made a difference was when we were all made permanent. It was such a powerful experience to see everyone gain permanency along with a pay rise. I am standing for election because the union has made a real difference to me and so many others, and I want to give back by standing up for others in the same way. This term, I want to keep pushing for fair pay, secure employment, and improved conditions, and I want to encourage more members to feel confident to speak up and know they are not alone. I am supporting United For You because I believe in unity, teamwork, and putting at the centre of everything we do.
Kishore Chaves
Disability Support Worker | Western Australia East
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I have been a UWU member for 8 years and work as a customer service officer at Ability WA in the NDIS industry. I serve as a workplace delegate. I joined the union for fairness, protection, and for being part of a collective effort to improve working conditions. Being a union member means being part of a union that offers a sense of belonging, connecting me with colleagues to achieve common goals. Outside of work, I am a family oriented man and enjoy spending weekends with my family members. I do voluntary work at Vinnies and I help out the community in my church. One thing I want members to know about me is that I will always be fair and stand up for what is right. I listen and take concerns seriously, I follow through, and I believe every member deserves fairness and respect.
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With the help of the union, we launched a campaign to stop wage theft. This helped me and my workmates to get back pay from our employer. I am standing as a convention delegate because I want to be a strong and fair voice for our members. I believe in actively representing members' concerns, contributing to informed decision-making, and ensuring our collective interests are effectively represented at the convention. This term, I want to advocate for fair and respectful treatment of all members, provide reliable support when issues arise, and help strengthen communication between union members and leadership. I support United For You because it consistently represents workers' interests with integrity and transparency. The union actively listens to its members, stands up for workplace rights, and works collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for employees.
Sally Whiteaker
Centre Director, ECEC | Western Australia East
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I've been a UWU member for over 20 years and I work as Director at Leederville Early Childhood Centre. I first joined the union as an ECEC student when a union organiser came and told us about our rights. That inspired me. Being a union member means standing up for others. I don't like people being exploited. As a union member we are stronger together and have a voice. Outside of work, I love reading, bushwalking, and cultural events. I like to swim and go to the gym. One thing I want members to know is that I've gained so much from being part of the Big Steps campaign for many years. Meeting other delegates, I've made lifelong friends. I'm no longer intimidated when meeting politicians and ministers because of how many times I've lobbied and met with them.
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The recent 15% pay increase has made a huge difference to workers in my centre and across the early childhood sector. That's the kind of win that changes lives, and it happened because educators stood together. I'm standing for election as a convention delegate because I want to represent educators and give a voice to our members. I'm supporting United For You because I believe in standing up for ECEC workers and making sure our voices are heard at every level of the union.
Dorji Zangmo
Assistant in Nursing | Western Australia East
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I've been a UWU member since 2022 and I work as an Assistant in Nursing at Balmoral aged care. I serve as a workplace delegate. I first joined the union to get support, and being a member means having protection and having someone to help with the issues that come up at work. Outside of work, I love spending time out with my family. One thing I want members to know about me is that I am strong and I will fight for all our union members.
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The union helped support workers at my workplace to get back pay and helped aged care workers access permanent residency through aged care workforce agreements. That kind of support changes people's lives. I'm standing for election as a convention delegate because I want to protect my fellow members at work.
I'm supporting United For You because I have seen firsthand how they support and have members best interests at heart.
Ramona Blunt
Education Assistant | Western Australia East
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I've been a UWU member for under two years and I work as a Lead Education Assistant at College Row School. I serve as a union delegate. I joined the union to fight for better working conditions, pay rises, safety in the workplace, and to have a say in my future and the future of my colleagues. Being a union member means I can support my colleagues and ensure our voice is heard by the Education Department. Without the union, we would not have the achievements we have today. Outside of work, my family is in Victoria but I live and work in WA. I have a loving husband and three devilish Chihuahuas. I love to travel, especially overseas. One thing I want members to know about me is that when I believe in something, I'm very passionate and I devote my time and resources to it. This is definitely something I believe in.
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Permanency is the biggest win to date for myself and my colleagues. Having that job security has allowed people to safeguard their future and buy a house. I'm standing in this election to ensure our union is transparent, honest, and focused on our members. I want a members-led union where our voice is heard at the top and we fight for what matters now and into the future.
I'm supporting United For You because they have the same values as I do and are fighting for what I believe in, using all resources available in the best interests of our members.
Ross Innes-Mills
Orderly | Western Australia East
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I've been a UWU member for over 30 years and work as an Orderly at Royal Perth Hospital in the public sector health industry, where I serve as a delegate. My commitment to unionism is lifelong and deeply grounded. Both of my parents were union members, and from my very first job as a kitchen hand, I learned that collective strength matters. I joined my union on day one and have never looked back. For me, union membership is not symbolic, it is practical and powerful. It is how workers have a real voice in decisions that shape our lives: our wages, our conditions, and our rights. Over the years, I have backed that belief with action, marching alongside fellow members to influence public and political opinion and working directly with new members to ensure they understood their rights and had the confidence to stand up for them. Outside of my union life, I am a hospital worker with 37 years of service. I have worked since Year 10 and for the past 27 years have been employed on permanent 12-hour night shifts at RPH. I am a parent of two and have faced my share of personal and financial challenges. I understand what it means to make every dollar count because I have lived it.
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A core priority for me is financial accountability. Our union must operate under a sustainable business model with strong oversight and clear purpose. If spending does not pass the pub test or directly advance the interests of members, it should not be funded. Members' money must be used to build worker power, not executive privilege. We owe our members transparency, discipline and integrity. I am standing for convention because I believe our union must continue to evolve to meet the realities of today's workforce. I want to be able to say, without hesitation, that I did everything I could to strengthen our union, protect its future and ensure it remains relevant, democratic and member-focused. I am supporting United For You because it represents the kind of union I believe in, one that challenges both private and government interests while placing members at the centre of every decision. It is a model built on participation, transparency and grassroots strength.
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