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# Create a labor union

# Create a labor union {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a union with details that identify it.

## Before you begin

Role required: HR admin \[sn_hr_core.admin\]  
Note:  
You must create a union before you can create local chapters and union contacts.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllHR AdministrationLabor UnionsUnions.
2. Fill in the form.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Union name | The name that identifies the union. |
   | Industry | The industry the union represents. |
   | Active | Indicates that the union record is active and available for use. |
   | Union description | Text that describes the union. |
   | Union URL | The website URL of the union. |
   [Table 1. Unions Administration form fields]

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3. Select Submit or Save.  
   If you select Save, the Local Union Chapters and Labor Union Contacts tabs appear.

## What to do next

* [Create a local chapter](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2Ir0ldw8qlRyLIJU14nfWw "Use Local Chapters to set up and track the chapters of your union. Local chapters are children to labor unions.")
* [Create union contacts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/k2efj0cZfW7S~yY02PtAGQ "Union Contacts track the people who work for a union or local chapter organization.")
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