July 5, 2024

Queensland youth detention workers win 2023 AWU Campaign of the Year and Yossi Berger Safety awards

An Australian Workers Union campaign that won historic pay increases of more than $11,000 a year as well as a raft of improved conditions and benefits for AWU members working in Queensland’s youth detention system has been named a joint winner of both the AWU Campaign of the Year 2023 and the Yossi Berger Safety Award 2023.

July 5, 2024

QLD Fire Ant Field Officers

After a nearly year-long campaign, the AWU has successfully secured 150 permanent public sector jobs for AWU members in the fight to protect Australia from the Red Imported Fire Ant.

July 5, 2024

AWU fights for health sovereignty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

An Australian Workers Union campaign run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers at Queensland Health has won important concessions from the government and the employer, and has put members in a strong position to secure improved conditions in their workplace and for their communities. 

May 22, 2024

AWU Queensland Health Workplace Violence Campaign

Local Government workers do a tough job, yet too often face getting ripped off by Councils through dodgy labour hire arrangements.

April 3, 2024

AWU Labour Day 2024

You are invited to join Your AWU Family for the Labour Day March and Family Fun Day!

August 19, 2022

Sign the Petition | QUEENSLAND HEALTH OPERATIONAL WORKERS DEMAND RESPECT

Unfair backfilling, payroll issues, improper health and safety processes, casualisation – these are all issues that have no place in any workplace, let alone our public hospitals.

August 19, 2022

AWU Members Operational Services | Queensland Health EB11 Bargaining

Workplace safety and addressing work-caused mental health were the main items on the agenda last week as bargaining continued for operational workers’ next agreement.

April 7, 2022

Piece Rates Calculator

November 15, 2021

Local Workers First

Australia must put local shearers first as we rebuild our economy

August 11, 2021

We deserve Safe Work

The Federal Government will be voting this week on a new bill to protect workers from sexual harassment and discrimination. We need to make sure this bill includes recommendations from the Respect@Work report.

August 2, 2021

Reinstate JobKeeper

February 10, 2021

Silica Dust Kills

November 26, 2020

AWU Safety Matters Update | Beat the Heat and Say No to Unsafe Work

With the hot weather returning to Queensland, keeping safe at work is essential. Working in excessive heat puts your health at risk and can lead to serious illnesses and sometimes even death. Importantly, you have the right to stop work if you feel symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

August 19, 2020

Queensland Health Agreements OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

In long overdue news for Queensland Health Operational Staff, the new EB10 and HPDO Agreements have been officially certified by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.

May 15, 2020

We won’t be bullied by China

Australia must stand up to China and protect our national sovereignty and local jobs.

April 7, 2020

Sign our Petition: All Aged Care Workers Deserve Retention Payments

Not only do our Nurses, AINs, and PCWs do an invaluable job, so do all the hard-working aged care staff right across the industry who are putting their own safety at risk to support some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Sign our petition to send a message: all aged care workers deserve a retention payment.

April 2, 2020

Sign the Petition: Queensland Health workers deserve what they’re owed

Right now, AWU members in hospitals right across Queensland are putting their own safety at risk to keep the community safe and healthy during the middle of a global pandemic. Sign our petition to send a message to the Government that their health workers deserve to be paid what they’re owed.

March 24, 2020

Queensland Health Jobs Available Now

We know this is a tough time for many AWU members right across Queensland, with the impact of COVID-19 leaving many people struggling to find work and make ends meet. Your union has been in discussions with Queensland Health about helping affected AWU members find jobs.

March 11, 2020

Same Job Same Pay for Gold Coast Lifeguards

Gold Coast Lifeguards do an amazing job keeping beach visitors safe. Yet casual Lifeguards aren’t offered the same opportunities as permanent ones when it comes to their pay.

March 5, 2020

Bargaining kicks off for new Brisbane City Council EBA

Bargaining for the new Brisbane City Council Certified Agreement is about to kick off. Have your say!

March 2, 2020

Bargaining kicks off for new Townsville Sunbus EBA

Bargaining for the new Townsville Sunbus Union Enterprise Agreement is about to kick off. Have your say!

February 21, 2020

Bargaining kicks off for new Whitsunday Regional Council Agreement

Bargaining for the new Whitsunday Regional Council Certified Agreement is kicking off. Have your say!

February 21, 2020

Bargaining kicks off for new Anglicare EBA

Bargaining for the new Anglicare Southern Queensland Residential and Home Care Sector Support Workers EBA is kicking off. Have your say!

February 13, 2020

Bargaining kicks off for new Target EBA

Bargaining for the new Target Australia Retail Agreement is about to kick off. Have your say!

July 22, 2019

Same Job Same Pay for Council Workers

Local Government workers do a tough job, yet too often face getting ripped off by Councils through dodgy labour hire arrangements.

July 5, 2019

AWU Secures Protections for Woolworths Members

The AWU was quick to stand up and fight back on behalf of our hardworking members when Woolworths announced an unfair organisational change process.

June 27, 2019

Safety Matters!

Making sure AWU Members have safe and healthy workplaces is a top priority for our union. Tell us about your workplace in our online survey.