We all know educators aren't valued for the important work we do.  That's why I joined my union - to play my part

About UVL

UVL is a personal injuries law firm dedicated to providing quality legal services in all areas of personal injuries:

• Workers’ compensation claims
• Motor vehicle accident claims
• Public liability claims
• Criminal injuries compensation claims
• Dog attacks/bites

We are owned and operated by United Voice WA, one of the largest and most active unions in Western Australia. We provide legal services consistent with the union values of fairness and equity.

We are passionate about supporting workers and ensuring they get the best outcomes available. 

The union difference

We pride ourselves on providing the “union difference”.  Our culture and values are union and we fight for the best possible outcome for our clients. We believe in challenging injustice and fighting for workers’ rights. We understand what our clients need and the difficulties they face when seeking compensation.

Unlike other law firms, any money we make is put directly back into helping achieve better pay and conditions for workers in Western Australia.

What is the Burgundy Wave?

We see a brighter alternative for ourselves and our families - via changing the Government and the rules. 

The Burgundy Wave crew are United Voice members working together to send a clear message to politicians: you can’t afford to ignore us or the changes our jobs, industries and communities need.

What do the Burgundy Wave Crew do?

Should I join?

• Do you think we need more secure and better paid jobs?

• Do you think we need more funding for our Hospitals and Schools?

• Do you think the Liberal Party values the big end of town at the expense of everyday families?

• Are you sick and tired of it all?

Then YES! You should join the Burgundy Wave! Together we'll fight for a fair Australia.

United Voice is your union for enrolled nurses, assistants in nursing, hospital support works, and Aboriginal and ethnic health workers. We represent workers in private health across the state and in a range of facilities.

We fight for fair pay, better conditions and job security.

Through collective bargaining United Voice members win pay rises and significant improvements in our conditions of employment.

We empower workers to know their rights at work and advocate on issues impacting us. Members actively work towards solutions in our workplaces and to resolve issue with management through Joint Consultative Committees.  

We’ve fought hard and had a lot of wins together – but there’s still work to be done.

The first step is to join United Voice so we’re as strong as possible, and can keep making progress for private health workers.

From Bakers to Rangers to Candlestick Makers and much, much more...

At United Voice we're often referred to as the 'missos' - and that's because we represent such a wide variety of miscellaneous workers.

We manufacture your processed foods, fizzy drinks, dairy products and beverages. We wash your hotel and hospital sheets. We manufacture plastics, paints and building materials. 

We repair your shoes, watches and jewellery. We help you get fit and stay in shape. 

Western Water and Water Authority members make sure that you can access clean, fresh water from your taps.

We even look after you and your family when you are dealing with the passing of a loved one.

Some of the 'miscellaneous' workers we represent include:

• Airline, Commercial, Industrial & Mine-site Catering

• Bakers, Pastry Cooks and Kitchen Hands

• Beverage Manufacturing Workers

• Building Materials, Gyprock and Fibre Cement Manufacturing

• Car & Parking Attendants

• Cobbler & Shoe Repair

• Dairy Factory Workers

• Food Manufacturing Workers

• Funeral Directors & Assistants

• Gym Attendants & Personal Trainers

• Hostel Attendants

• Jewellers & Watchmakers

• Laundry & Linen Workers

• National Park Rangers

• Paint & Varnish Manufacturing

• Plastics & Packaging workers

• Sports & Recreation Workers

• Superphosphate Workers

• Tourism Operators

• Veterinary Surgeons

• Water Authority & Western Water

We also represent workers in many other miscellaneous jobs, call the Union office on 9388 5400 to check if we cover you!

There's never been a more important time to be Union.

United Voice National Elections

The AEC’s Post Election Report is available here

Attachments to the Post Election Report here and here

A copy of the report is available from the union’s national office, your branch or the AEC on request.

United Voice Response to the Post Election Report is available here.

Quarterly General Meetings

Meetings are held every 3 months and are held at United Voice WA Offices at Level 2, 54 Cheriton St, Perth. Free street parking is available out the front of the building. 

The dates for our upcoming 2019 QGM's are as follows:

• 20th March, 2019
• 8th July, 2019 from 4:30pm
• 25th September, 2019
• 18th December, 2019 (AGM)

Meetings begin at 6:00pm unless otherwise stated, and all members are encouraged to attend. 

Membership Contributions (Fees)

United Voice members are on the front line; making our workplaces, industries and communities better places to work and live.

Together, United Voice members continue to win; winning better conditions for members at work, winning back-pay for workers who have been underpaid, and lets not forget the other big fights - helping to remove hostile governments. 

All of this is possible because of the contributions you make to your union, personal and financial. But we know times are not easy right now - you don't need to look far to see people struggling.

Which is why your Union membership is so important!

We have some big opportunities and challenges ahead of us:

• Reversing cuts to penalty rates in Hospitality.
• Continue the fight for professional wages in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Ensure Disability Support Workers pay and conditions are maintained under the NDIS
• Campaign for better Aged Care funding so older Australians get the care they deserve
• Improve access to Domestic Violence leave for workers in all industries
• Work with the McGowan Government to secure permanent jobs in Health and Education
• Work with the McGowan Government to improve accountability at St John Ambulance

Your contributions - both financial and otherwise - are what makes all this possible.

Summary of the fees for this year:

*Fees apply to financial year 2018-19
*Your Union fees are fully tax deductible. 

Special fees apply for Ambulance Officers and for certain campaigns. The Branch membership fees are contained within the Rules of the union.

If you require any further information, please call the Union office to discuss on 9388 5400.