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As a member of the AWU, you have access to a range of valuable services to ensure that you have the best working life.

Industrial Help

If you find yourself in trouble at work, we can provide you with industrial support.
Safer Workplaces

Union members enjoy safer workplaces.
Insurance

Assistance with workers’ compensation claims and access to superior income protection insurance.
Legal Advice

You will gain access to a world-class team of industrial officers.

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Active AWU agreements in Australia
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Awards covered by The AWU (out of 144)
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1182

Active AWU agreements in Australia

79 of 144

Awards covered by The AWU

275

Extra dollars union members earn weekly

Being part of the AWU means we know we have each other's backs at work at the Mill.

Richard, Wilmar Sugar

As hospital workers, we're busy caring for patients. Being part of the AWU means we're looking out for each other in the workplace too.

Jim, Queensland Health

The AWU advocates for workers’ job security. Our conditions are thanks to the focused efforts and commitment of members and officials.

Andy Ranford, Alcoa

Union News

Union summit urges action on support for emergency services

Costa condemned for allowing agricultural workers to live in slum-like conditions

Grant Cunningham wins first AWU Yossi Berger Award

September 5, 2024
Bill Shorten: A lion of the Australian Labour Movement

The Australian Workers’ Union congratulates Bill Shorten on his remarkable 30 years of service to the Australian labour movement.
September 4, 2024
Workers to breathe easy as new silica dust laws take effect

While a highly publicised campaign last year led to a ban on so-called ‘killer stone’ used in kitchens around the country, now another 600,000 workers in sectors as varied as road and rail tunnelling, civil construction, quarries, and road maintenance have protection.
July 30, 2024
AWU strongly endorses green fuel investments

The Australian Workers’ Union strongly endorses today’s MOU between IFM Investors, Ampol, and Graincorp to explore the establishment of low carbon fuels production in Australia, and is calling for swift action from government to back industry in.
July 24, 2024
AWU nets $3M in underpayments for BlueScope workers

AWU members at BlueScope in Western Port are reaping the benefits, after their employer returned an estimated $3 million worth of unfairly deducted annual leave entitlements.

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