Membership means you have access to legal services designed to make life easier. Life can sometimes throw us lemons and it’s not always easy to make lemonade from them, especially when they involve legal issues.
You can get a referral for a range of legal services with Slater and Gordon because of our partnership with them.
Slater and Gordon
Slater and Gordon is a national social justice and labour law firm that is proud of its work supporting Australian workers and the trade union movement. For over 85 years Slater and Gordon have been supporting unions, and their members fight for their rights to build a better tomorrow.
Slater and Gordon have a network of expert lawyers and support staff who work with our clients with skill, commitment, and care as they navigate an often-complex legal system.
They specialise in a wide range of personal injury legal services including:
- Workers’ Compensation for when you’re injured at work
- Superannuation Insurance and Permanent Impairment Claims for when illness or injury prevent you from working
- Motor Vehicle Claims for when you have an accident on the road
- Public & Product Liability for when you are injured in public or by a faulty product
- Asbestos and Dust Disease Law
- Abuse Law
As well as:
- Industrial & Employment Law
- Land Acquisition and General Litigation
- Class Actions
- Free standard Wills for members and their partner
They are offering a range of benefits to members, such as:
- Free initial, no obligation consultation with a lawyer
- Discounts on legal fees*
- No Win, No Fee* arrangements for personal injury matters
- Free standard Will for members and their partner
*Conditions apply
Contact the office if you need a referral.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to pursuing equal opportunity for all workers and especially workers in the health industry. Equal opportunity is your legal right. But that doesn’t mean we can deal with every situation.
If you think you’ve been denied career progression or access to an entitlement like Professional Development based on gender, race, age, sexual orientation and identity, religion or nationality, contact us assistance with, contact the Union so we can discuss the situation with you.
WorkCover Claims
You may not realise it, but every workplace has hidden dangers that can cause serious injury, and can even result in long-term injuries that could force you out of your chosen career. Sometimes those dangers are in plain sight, while others are not so easy to spot.
That’s why members can access the services of Union Assist for help with WorkCover claims at no cost through a referral from the Union.
If you’ve been injured at work and need assistance with your WorkCover claim, please contact the Union to discuss a referral to Union Assist.
Get more information about Union Assist by contacting the Union.
