Jeremy exposes how unions are stopping Aussie workers from negotiating higher wages—even if they want to.
Can’t Accept a Raise?
It’s one of the most baffling stories Jeremy Cordeaux unpacked on the July 29 episode of The Court of Public Opinion. According to Jeremy, under current union rules—backed by the government—some Aussie workers are being prevented from accepting a 35% pay increase offered by their employers.
That’s right. Even if you want a raise, the union says no. Jeremy called it “union madness,” and it’s hard to disagree.
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Democracy or Dictatorship?
Jeremy asks the hard question: What happened to workplace democracy? He slams the union movement for prioritising collective ideology over individual opportunity. “This isn’t solidarity—it’s wage suppression,” he argued. “These bullies claim to stand for workers but actively block personal choice.”
The Labor government’s silence on the matter has raised even more eyebrows. If unions can veto a deal between employer and employee, who’s really in control?
Why Workers Are Leaving Unions
With union membership below 12%, Jeremy says it’s no surprise. “Why would anyone stay in a union that stops you from earning more?” he asked.
Unions once fought for fair conditions—but now, in Jeremy’s view, they’re obsessed with control. “They’re terrified of what we might do with freedom,” he added.
Freedom of Choice in the Workplace
At the heart of Jeremy’s commentary is the belief in freedom of contract. If a worker and employer agree on terms, why should a third party intervene?
Whether it’s hospitality, retail, or trade roles, Jeremy insists that each Australian should have the right to negotiate their own value—free from forced compliance.
As cost-of-living pressures rise, the idea that workers are legally forbidden from accepting better offers feels not only outdated but dangerous. For Cordeaux, it’s time to let workers decide.
