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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.
Journey Cover Insurance

You will be covered on your trip to and from work.
Safer Workplaces

Union members enjoy safer workplaces.
Superannuation Assistance

Through our partners, you will have access to superannuation assistance.
Legal Advice

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

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Union News

October 11, 2024
Workers at Graincorp vote on industrial action

Bushfires this summer have stretched firefighters across the country, but the AWU is also celebrating some important wins.
August 9, 2024
AWU Tomago members raise $80k for Westpac Rescue Helicopter in 2024

AWU members at Tomago Aluminium have raised an impressive $80,000 over the past year to support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
July 25, 2024
Dave Boreland celebrates 30 years as an employee at Sydney Steel Mill

Dave has had BHP, OneSteel, Arrium, GFG, Liberty and now InfraBuild embroidered on his hi-vis throughout his 30 years at Sydney Steel Mill with the site changing hands multiple times, but through all the many changes Dave has seen in the industry since 1994, “the AWU has been one constant,” he says.
June 10, 2024
New Union Alliance will fight for bright future for NSW mining communities

The AWU and Mining and Energy Union (MEU) are joining forces to launch a new Mining Union Alliance representing workers in metalliferous mining in NSW.