About Queensland Unions
The Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) is the peak union body in Queensland with 25 affiliated unions representing the interests of 400,000 Queensland workers.
Since its foundation in 1885, the QCU — as the peak body for the Queensland trade union movement — has strived to achieve industrial, social and political justice for Queensland workers.
Our Statement of Values
As Queensland unions we commit to stand together as a movement of workers for workers.
We gain our power and strength by working collectively and cooperatively, and in solidarity with each other.
Everyone has a right to be safe and respected and we stand against any form of discrimination and all forms of harassment.
Our movement is stronger because we seek to be inclusive and embrace diversity, equity, and fairness as fundamental tenets of who we are as a movement.
Together, we are stronger. Through unity and solidarity, we can achieve fair wages, safe working conditions, and a better future for every Queenslander.
Jacqueline King
General Secretary
Jacqueline King has a diverse background within the fields of industrial relations, work health and safety, and skills and training.
She was elected General Secretary on 31 July 2023, having previously held the role of Acting General Secretary since December 2022 and QCU Assistant General Secretary since February 2020.
Jacqueline has a wealth of experience in the union movement, including a variety of roles across the Finance Sector Union, the Australian Services Union, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union and the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
Jacqueline is known for her passion and strong advocacy for women’s rights and has led campaigns to address pay inequity and sexual harassment in workplaces.
Jacqueline is also deeply committed to addressing workplace health and safety issues and has been a strong advocate for preventing psycho-social hazards such as harassment, occupational violence and intensive workloads.
Jacqueline holds a Bachelor of Law (Honours) First Class Honours degree, a Graduate Diploma of Professional Legal Practice, a Master of Business Administration, and several qualifications in work, health and safety, management and training design and development.
Terry Burke
President
A unionist for over 45 years Terry Burke is a former teacher and administrator and has held the position of General Secretary of the Queensland Independent Education Union since 1994.
He has been a member of various government bodies and is currently a director of an industry super fund and a national union based private health fund
He is a long term member of the QCU Executive and is also currently Deputy President of the IEUA.
Our Executive
The QCU executive is made up of union members elected by over 400,000 workers across Queensland and represents affiliated trade unions from a range of industries in both the public and private sectors.
President
Terry Burke (IEUA-QNT)
General Secretary
Jacqueline King
Senior Vice-Presidents
Sarah Beaman (QNMU)
Peter Allen (RTBU)
Vice-Presidents
Rohan Webb (AMWU)
Jennifer Thomas (TSU/Together)
Sally Gunner (CPSU)
Stacey Schinnerl (AWU)
Sean Kelly (PA)
Brendan Crotty (QTU)
Aaron Johnston (MUA)
Honorary Treasurer
Wendy Streets (FSU)
Executive Members
Brad Ready (AIMPE)
Matt Journeaux (AMIEU)
(AMWU)
Mark Raguse (AWU)
Cameron Bird (CWU)
Alison Rudman (TFTU)
Rebecca Sisson (IEUA-QNT)
Matthew Burton (MEAA)
Mitch Hughes (MEU)
Michael McNally (NTEU)
Grant Burton (QNMU)
Fridae King (QNMU)
Shane Prior (QPU)
Cresta Richardson (QTU)
Leah Mertens (QTU)
Neil Henderson (TSU/Together)
Dee Spink (TSU/Together)
Josh Millroy (TWU)
John Oliver (QPFU)
Gary Bullock (UWU)
Fiona Scanlon (UWU)
Vacant (AMOU)
Our Affiliates
Queensland Unions represent working people across our economy and our society. For over 140 years, we've been fighting for Queenslanders and raising the standard for safer, stronger workplaces.
Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers (AIMPE)
Australasian Meat Industry Employees’ Union (AMIEU)
Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU)
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU)
Australian Workers Union (AWU)
Timber, Furnishing & Textile Union (TFTU)
Communication Workers Union (CWU)
Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU)
Collieries Staff and Officials Association (CSOA)
Finance Sector Union (FSU)
Independent Education Union (IEUQ)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
Mining Energy Union (MEU)
Maritime Union of Australia (MUA)
National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU)
Professionals Australia
Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU)
Queensland Police Union (QPU)
Queensland Professional Firefighters Union (QPFU)
Queensland Teachers Union (QTU)
Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RBTU)
The Services Union (TSU)
Together Union
Transport Workers Union (TWU)
United Workers Union (UWU)