Union Benefits Unveiled: A Conversation with Robin Williams

In this episode of the Meryl Swanson Show, host Meryl Swanson engages with Robin Williams, the district president of the Northern Mining and New South Wales Energy District Mining and Energy Union. They discuss the importance of union membership, the recent legislative changes regarding 'same job, same pay', and the impact these changes have on workers in the coal mining industry. Robin shares his personal journey in the coal industry and emphasises the benefits of being part of a union, particularly in negotiating fair wages and working conditions. The conversation highlights the ongoing challenges and successes within the union movement, as well as the future outlook for union membership. Meryl and Robin talk about how the Unions have evolved to help you and why it’s still worth joining a union wherever you can to protect yourself and reap the benefits.

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