Jul 17, 2026 – 6.11pmA key Labor union will campaign to introduce bargaining fees for non-union members and remove all strike restrictions, according to a paper released ahead of the party’s national conference.The Blueprint for Action by the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, released a week before the conference, calls for the Albanese government to address the long-standing issue of so-called “free riders” – workers who enjoy the benefits of union agreements without joining the union.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles