IWUA News

Case Win: Performance Management Resolved on the Member's Terms

IWUA — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:41:00 GMT

Our member spent about ten months under a performance-management process that put their job at real risk.

Case Win: Bullying Claim Settled at the Fair Work Commission

IWUA — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:05:45 GMT

Advocacy & Support for Members

Our member experienced sustained workplace bullying that led to allegations against them and an internal investigation.

Remembering One of Our Proudest Campaigns for Medical Freedom

IWUA — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:17:50 GMT

Big employers do not drop a policy because someone asks nicely. They drop it when enough people make keeping it more trouble than letting it go.

Case Win: $56,000 Redundancy Offer

IWUA — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Advocacy & Support for Members

Jane, a member of the IWUA, was asked to attend a virtual meeting with her manager and a member of HR to discuss significant structural changes within her organisation. Jane was allowed a support person to join her in the meeting.

Case Win: $15,000 Pay Dispute Victory

IWUA — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Advocacy & Support for Members

Sarah, a dedicated member in the NDIS community and a member of the IWUA, felt she was being underpaid according to the award that governed her employment.

Case Win: $25,000 Maternity Leave Victory

IWUA — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Advocacy & Support for Members

Maternity rights are non-negotiable and must be upheld with utmost respect and compliance.

RUSH Founder Graeme Haycroft on 4CA Cairns

Red Union — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:45:13 GMT

Graeme Haycroft, founder of Red Unions and Local Action Australia, criticized unions' political influence on the ALP. Red Unions focus on transparency and avoiding political funding. Local Action Australia aims to empower local communities to address issues through decentralization and local decision-making.