Unions have a right to represent their members in relation to any matter involving the members collective employment interests.
Unions also have the right to negotiate collective agreements.
Unions may also represent a member on individual employment issues where the member authorises the union to do so. If so, the union representative may see members and look into and promote their members employment rights. If so, the union representative may provide information and talk to non-members about joining the union. Employers must allow union representatives to come into their workplaces, and union officials must exercise access in a reasonable way. If the employer or occupier is not there, the union representative must leave a written notice.