2026 UWU NATIONAL ELECTION

Your union.
Your voice.
Your power.

This election, you have a choice. Vote for a strong, effective union that wins for you. A union that delivers real results and is there when you need it.

28%
Pay rise for aged care workers
15%
Pay rise for early childhood educators
$67M+
Stolen wages recovered
39,000+
Members supported via hotline
2,000+
Enterprise agreements finalised
WHAT WE STAND FOR

A union that wins for you, works for you, and gives you power.

Our platform is built on three pillars. Every decision, every campaign, every dollar comes back to these.

A Union That Wins For You

More organisers, with a plan to win. We pull every lever to deliver real results for members.

  • More organisers in your workplace
  • Guaranteed call back within 24 hours
  • 20% more advice centre capacity
  • Industrial, legal, political, community and media campaigns

A Union Where You Have Power

Strong delegates are the foundation of a strong union. When you are supported, members win.

  • Better training for delegates
  • Local delegate conventions in every state
  • Greater member voice in decisions
  • Our diversity reflected in leadership

A Union That Works For You

Your money supports you, not wasteful spending. We lead by example with responsible management.

  • No membership fee increases for four years
  • Responsible financial management
  • We'll cut the National Secretary's pay
  • Your money supports you at work
OUR RECORD

We don't just talk. We deliver.

Our track record speaks for itself. Here are just some of the wins we have delivered for members across Australia.

28%

Pay rise for aged care workers

A historic wage increase that recognised the value of aged care work and put real money in members' pockets.

15%

Pay rise for early childhood educators

Won through sustained campaigning and smart bargaining. The fight for the next 10% is underway now.

$67M+

Stolen wages recovered

Your money back in your pocket. We hold dodgy bosses to account and make sure you get your legal entitlements.

39,000+

Members supported via hotline

When you need help, we're there. Advice, representation, and support when it matters most.

2,000+

Enterprise agreements finalised

Covering hundreds of thousands of workers with better pay and conditions, year after year.

Up to 43%

Record-breaking pay rises across industries

From public sector workers to security guards and cleaners, we have delivered some of the biggest pay wins for workers anywhere in Australia.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

What we will deliver.

Clear commitments. No spin. This is what you get when you vote United For You.

No membership fee increases for four years

Cost of living is tough enough. We won't charge you more.

More organisers in your workplace

With a clear plan to win, not just a presence.

Guaranteed call back within 24 hours

When you contact the union, we will get back to you.

20% increase in advice centre capacity

Faster response times and better support when you need help.

Better training and support for delegates

Strong delegates are the foundation of a strong union.

Your voice in the decisions that matter

Local delegate conventions. Greater member input. Your union.

Campaigns that pull every lever to win

Industrial, legal, political, community and media. Every tool, every time.

Cut the National Secretary's pay

We lead by example. Your fees support you, not inflated salaries.

THE CHOICE

Our opponents say a lot. Their record tells a different story.

This election is a real choice. Between building a strong, modern union and going backwards.

They say...
We deliver.
They say they'll grow the union.
Their portfolios lost thousands of members. Logistics down 16%. Farms collapsed by 57%. We grew in aged care, ECEC, and public sector.
They say they can manage the books.
Under their watch, the union ran deficits of over $10 million year after year. We brought spending under control and can guarantee no fee increases for four years.
They say they'll support members.
They want to cut support services that thousands of members rely on every year. We're investing in a 20% increase in advice centre capacity.
KEY DATES

Make your vote count.

Know the dates. Be ready. Your vote shapes the future of your union.

30 April
Ballot Opens
Voting begins. Make sure you have your say.
28 May
Ballot Closes
Last day to vote. Don't miss your chance.
Early June
Election Declared
Results are announced and the new leadership confirmed.

Vote United For You.

No matter what industry you work in, you deserve a union that fights for better pay, safer workplaces, and respect for the work you do. Our number one priority is you.

United For You candidates group photo