The ACTU and ATUI are coordinating a comprehensive IR Law Education program, including face-to-face and online education, as well as national events that bring the movement together as a whole. The goal is simple: to understand how we can use the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ legislation to aid the vital work we do day in day out supporting our members. By collaborating and building a shared understanding of the new laws, we can and will grow our unions and win generation-defining change for workers.
Our On-Demand courses are interactive and fully-online and cover the IR Law changes in key areas. They are designed to provide you with a sound understanding of the changes from the Secure Jobs and Better Pay Legislation.
Click the ‘Register Now’ link below to access our 5 brand new on-demand courses, including:
These online courses are available free of charge for ACTU affiliates.
If you are not already logged in to your Learner Portal, clicking ‘Register here’ above will take you to a page asking you to create an account or sign in. Signing in on this page (or creating an account first, then signing in) will take you to your Learner Portal. If you are having trouble, make sure you’re signed in first, then click on ‘Register here’ above again.
The ATUI are running in-person workshops in every capital city nationwide, as well as an option to attend online. The workshops will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the application of the new IR laws. Prior to your attendance at the in-person workshops, we recommend that participants have completed all 5 of the online on demand courses. All union leaders, staff, officials and organisers can participate and you can register by clicking on the links below.
Darwin | Tuesday, 6 June 2023 | 9am – 5pm | Max capacity 50 | Register here
Online | Wednesday, 31 May 2023 | 9am – 5pm | Register here
If you are not already logged in to your Learner Portal, clicking ‘Register here’ above will take you to a page asking you to create an account or sign in. Signing in on this page (or creating an account first, then signing in) will take you to your Learner Portal. If you are having trouble, make sure you’re signed in first, then click on ‘Register here’ above again.
Paid Family and Domestic Violence leave was won thanks to over a decade of sustained campaigning by feminist activists and unionists.
Unions will continue to play an important role in workplaces, ensuring employers meet their obligations when providing the leave, so that employees feel safe and supported when disclosing family and domestic violence.
This course – designed in collaboration with Unions NSW – not only covers the new legislative provisions, but most importantly equips participants with a trauma-informed approach that does no further harm when members disclose they are impacted by family and domestic violence.
Join us in June for the biggest union events of the year, both taking place in person at the Brisbane Convention Centre: the Unions for Yes:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Conference on 19 June; and Making History – the 2023 Organising Conference on 20-21 June. It’s time to leverage the new IR Laws to grow our movement and win real change for Australian workers.
18-21 June 2023 | Brisbane | 9am -5pm | Register here
The ACTU and ATUI are coordinating a comprehensive IR Law Education program, including face-to-face and online education, as well as national events that bring the movement together as a whole. The goal is simple: to understand how we can use the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ legislation to aid the vital work we do day in day out supporting our members. By collaborating and building a shared understanding of the new laws, we can and will grow our unions and win generation-defining change for workers.
In the face of falling union density and the pressures of everyday organising, it often feels like we are treading water when it comes to union growth. Every union member has a vital role to play, which is why it’s so important for organisers to take the time to transfer their knowledge, confidence and skills to union members.
Researching and presenting a submission is a skill that can be learnt, like any other. This course caters to officials who need to present matters to the Fair Work Commission or other industrial tribunals. You will learn a step-by-step approach that will provide guidance at every stage of the process, from initial research to presenting – ensuring you will be the most effective advocate possible.
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) is a nationally accredited program, which equips you with a practical WHS tool kit, based on a proactive and preventative approach to workplace health and safety from a union perspective.
The Certificate of Executive Management and Development comprises core modules, electives and masterclasses purposefully contextualised for Union Leader needs, equipping them with the practical skills and capabilities to lead in an accelerating and complex world.
Climate change is a workplace issue. It affects us all. This course is all about providing you practical strategies to both climate-proof your workplace – in alignment with WHS legislation – and to take a more active role in climate change campaigns, particularly campaigns for a just energy transition.
Become a more effective delegate as you represent the interests of workers in your workplace. This course is built for those embarking on a role as a delegate for the first time. Gain the practical skills and knowledge you need, as well as the confidence these skills entail, in order to effectively represent workers’ interests.
Economics for Unionists provides a grounding in the fundamentals of economic theory and policy from a unionist’s perspective. Enhance your understanding of major economic concepts and arguments, theories of labour in the economy, and alternative approaches to economic policy.
This course is all about exploring pragmatic ways to build worker voices in global supply chains. You will have the opportunity to extend your understanding of how global supply chains operate, including the gaps and weaknesses in existing regulatory frameworks – contextualised within the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of modern slavery and human rights due diligence legislation.
The Fair Work Act of 2009 brought about important changes to workplace laws, particularly in relation to union officials’ entry to workplaces. As an Official completing this course, you will be able to apply for a right of entry permit under the Fair Work Act.
