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AWU calls for action in growing gas crisis

August 12, 2022 9:31 am Published by national

The AWU has called on the new Albanese Federal Government to take urgent steps to end the ongoing crisis affecting the soaring price of Australian domestic gas.

AWU to develop national bargaining strategy

August 12, 2022 9:02 am Published by national

The AWU will develop a national bargaining strategy targeting big companies such as Boral, Hanson and John Holland that have exploited weaknesses in the industrial relations system to minimise wage rises across their Australian operations.

Compulsory training of Australians should be a condition for migrant hires: AWU plan

August 10, 2022 2:47 pm Published by national

The Australian Workers' Union is calling for a compact between employers and unions that would allow the hiring of migrants to address the skills shortage, but only if employers agree to contribute to the training of an Australian for a similar position.

AWU conference moves to pursue new crackdown on PALM visa unfairness

August 8, 2022 3:20 pm Published by national

The National Conference of the Australian Workers' Union has passed a resolution calling on the Australian Government to crackdown on widespread exploitation and rorting of foreign fruit pickers by introducing new laws to limit pay deductions.

Unions secure 10 days’ paid FDV Leave for all workers

July 29, 2022 3:09 pm Published by national

A long-running national campaign by the AWU and Australian unions for paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave is set to be rewarded with a new entitlement that will create a safety net for more than 11 million workers.

AWU welcomes first step in scrapping ABCC

July 25, 2022 5:17 pm Published by national

Federal Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has moved to curb the worst aspects of the Australian Building and Construction Commission's draconian powers in a move welcomed by the AWU.

Gender Pay Gap

July 22, 2022 3:43 pm Published by national

Gender Pay Gap What is the gender pay gap? The gender pay gap is the difference between what women and... View Article

Melbourne Construction workers among highest-paid in world

July 18, 2022 5:11 pm Published by national

News that Melbourne construction workers are among the highest paid in the world should be worn as a badge of honour by AWU members, Victorian Branch Secretary Ben Davis says.

Good news for workers earning under $450 a month and their super

July 15, 2022 2:45 pm Published by wa

From 1 July 2022, eligible people will be able to earn super regardless of how much they are paid. Until recently, there was a requirement to earn $450 a month before earning super.

Curtin University study backs AWU’s alarm at extent of workplace silicosis health risk

July 12, 2022 4:12 pm Published by national

The Australian Workers’ Union’s long-running campaign to highlight the dangers of silica dust has been vindicated by a new Curtin University study that confirms more than 10,000 Australians are now likely to develop lung cancer from their exposure to the dust.

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