What did the unions ever do for you?

What did the unions ever do for you? Plenty! Some of the most significant improvements in the lives of Australians were achieved by unions. The list includes the eight-hour day, the five-day working week, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, long service leave, penalty rates, minimum wages, redundancy pay, superannuation, workers’ compensation, workplace health and safety laws, equal pay, unfair dismissal protections, maternity and parental leave, stronger anti-discrimination protections, and much more.