13th April 2023

Can A Dedicated Tech Union Be Useful?

Can A Dedicated Tech Union Be Useful?

Concern is growing among Australia’s tech sector about the lack of a dedicated union for workers, who are grappling with widespread lay-offs and disputes over outsourcing, pay and conditions. CEO and Co-Founder of WLTH, Brodie Haupt shares his thoughts.

Brodie Haupt, the chief executive of fintech WLTH, said a dedicated, focused union could help tech workers fight wage disparity, an issue which had grown as high wages were used to lure workers amid the tight labour market.

“The tech sector in Australia is not immune to systemic issues such as discrimination, harassment, and workplace bias,” he said.

“Issues including wage disparities and lack of ongoing training and development that unions help to address can have a demoralising effect on the workforce, and ultimately hinder the growth of the sector.”

Full Article on the The Australian