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

February 7, 2020 8:29 am Published by national

Over 70 migrant workers were crammed into a single house, forced to pay $100 a week each in rent.

Lactalis closure a kick in the teeth for local workers

February 5, 2020 7:51 pm Published by national

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has described the decision by Lactalis to shut down their Rockhampton site and cut jobs in South Brisbane as nothing short of disgraceful.

Lactalis Closure

February 5, 2020 7:51 pm Published by national

Our first priority is to give every support we can to members affected by Lactalis's announcement to close their Rockhampton plans & downscale their South Brisbane operations.

Industrial Manslaughter Laws for Resource Workers Introduced Into Qld Parliament

February 4, 2020 10:39 pm Published by national

The AWU has welcomed the new mining Industrial Manslaughter laws introduced today into the Queensland Parliament, saying the union has been fighting for tougher laws to protect mining workers.

QHealth Bargaining Update: What You Need to Know

February 4, 2020 8:41 pm Published by national

During bargaining, AWU members locked in major improvements in their conditions at work. Read the latest update.

Better protections for mining workers announced

February 4, 2020 7:53 pm Published by national

As far as the AWU’s concerned, one death or injury at work is one too many. That’s why we’ve been fighting to get industrial manslaughter law for the mining sector to hold mine bosses to the highest possible level of accountability for safety.

A Message from ME – Australians’ top 5 money goals for 2020, and how you can achieve them.

February 3, 2020 8:42 pm Published by national

When industry super fund-owned bank ME asked Australians about their financial resolutions for 2020, five key goals stood out.

What should your payslip look like?

January 31, 2020 8:43 pm Published by national

A boss who doesn’t provide a payslip within one working day of you being paid is breaking the law. Know your rights!

Grant Cunningham wins first AWU Yossi Berger Award

January 30, 2020 4:18 pm Published by national

The award recognises an outstanding effort to lift workplace safety standards at Liberty Steel in Whyalla.

Rule Changes

January 20, 2020 5:48 pm Published by national

Rule Changes Application for Consent to Alter the Eligibility Rules of the AWU (25 July 2025) On the 25th of... View Article

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