Unions Ballarat Trades Hall Supports RTN Ballarat

Welcome and thank you for supporting Reclaim the Night Ballarat for 2 years in a row including many side projects supporting the women of Ballarat!

Who is Unions Ballarat Trades Hall?

Stronger Together

When working people stand together, we can achieve so much more. Join thousands of other Victorians fighting for a better future.

The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council Incorporated. is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded in 1883 on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees established in 1856.  

Trades Hall helps organise activities and campaigns with and on behalf of our affiliated unions. Some of the work Trades Hall is regularly involved in includes:

• Lobbying State parliament on legislation that affects the lives of regional workers

• Coordinating Regional campaigns on industrial, political and social issues

• Organising large rallies, marches, protests and other public events

• Providing strategic advice and support for unions on individual campaigns

• Communicating with the public and media about Trade Union issues

• Assisting regional Workers with advice and support on workplace issues

Trades Hall is comprised of 27 affiliated unions, representing over 17,800 members in our region. Our region covers Ballarat, Horsham, Stawell, Ararat, Daylesford, Maryborough, Bacchus Marsh and areas between.