The full recording can now be viewed by members here. Don't miss your first wages update of 2026 — register now! 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for wages. The Australian Union movement is targeting above-inflation wage increases for workers across the country and Queensland public service workers are right at the centre of that fight. The Fair Work Commission's decision on wages later this year will play an increasingly important role in setting the benchmark for your pay rises this year, so staying informed has never been more important. That's why we're hosting our first wages update session of the year. It's a chance for members to hear what factors are at play this year that will affect your wages. Join us: Thursday 26 February at 1pm In this session, you'll get an update on where wage negotiations are at for Queensland public service workers, what the ACTU's push for above-4% increases means for your enterprise agreement, and how members like you can play an active role in winning better outcomes. Real wages growth doesn't happen by accident — it happens when workers are organised, informed, and ready to act together. Register below to secure your spot. Registration is open to Together members. Register below to secure your spot and once you're registered, we'll send you everything you need to join the session on the day. Not a member yet? Join Together today to get access to this session and all the support, advice, and collective power that comes with membership. If you can't see the registration form below, log on using your Member Portal details. If you don't know your log in details, go here. The full recording can now be viewed by members here.
Yesterday, Queensland workers gathered at Parliament House to send a clear message to the State Government. The Hands Off Our Safety rally, organised by Queensland Unions, brought together workers from across industries to oppose the LNP's proposed changes to WHS legislation. Together Union members joined workers from every industry at Speakers Corner to stand in solidarity. What's at stake? The Crisafulli Government has been rolling back workplace safety protections since taking office in late 2024. Their changes include: Reintroducing 24-hour notice requirements for union officials to enter workplaces to investigate safety concerns, giving employers time to cover up breaches before inspections occur Removing workers' right to immediately cease unsafe work Stripping protections against deadly hazards and psychosocial harm Repealing information-sharing powers that allowed safety representatives to access compliance data from the regulator These protections were not handed to us. They were fought for and won by workers, often in response to workplace tragedies. Rolling them back puts lives at risk. Why this matters These changes affect every Queensland worker. Whether you work in health, education, corrections, child safety or any other sector, your right to a safe workplace is under threat. Workplace safety is not just about physical hazards. It covers occupational violence, unsafe workloads, psychological harm and the countless daily risks that workers in every industry face. When these protections are weakened, every worker pays the price. The right to stop unsafe work exists because workers have died when that right was denied. These laws were not given to us out of goodwill. They were won by workers who organised, campaigned and fought for them. Rolling them back is not about cutting red tape. It is about shifting the balance of power away from workers and towards employers who would rather not be held accountable. What happens next? The fight doesn't end with one rally. Queensland Unions and affiliated unions, including Together, will continue to campaign against these changes. But campaigns are only as strong as the workers behind them. The protections we have today exist because workers before us stood collectively and demanded change. This starts in your workplace. Talk to your colleagues about what these changes mean. Ask questions. Get informed. If you are not already a union member, now is the time to join: Join Together Union You can take action today by signing the petition today: Sign the Petition Here! Every signature sends a message. Queensland workers will not accept laws that put productivity ahead of lives.
