June 16, 2026

Securing our smelters in Tasmania

The Tasmanian Branch has pulled out all the stops in the fight to save the future of Liberty Bell Bay, Australia’s last manganese smelter and one of George Town’s biggest employers.

June 9, 2026

Payday Super is coming – what you need to know

Payday Super is a major change to Australia’s super system, aimed to help boost retirement savings over time.

March 26, 2026

Bell Bay is critical: Australia’s only manganese smelter must be saved

Unions representing workers at the Bell Bay manganese smelter are urging the Tasmanian and Federal Governments to act urgently to protect hundreds of jobs and a critical industrial capability for Australia. 

March 9, 2026

Winning for Members in Tasmania

The mighty AWU Tasmania Branch continues to deliver for members across the state, from food processing to funerals, construction, and manufacturing!

February 19, 2026

Cbus is getting a new look!

Over the next few months, you might notice something a little different about CBUS as we launch our exciting new campaign “Build Your Something”.

December 17, 2025

Securing Tassie jobs in 2025

This year, the Tasmanian Branch has been fighting hard to secure the future of our industries, under attack by rising energy costs, dumping, and targeted misinformation campaign from lobby groups thousands of kilometres from Tasmanian shores.

August 18, 2025

Rockliff’s attempt to sacrifice salmon workers to Greens will be fought

The Australian Workers’ Union has condemned Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s decision to launch an independent review of Tasmania’s salmon industry and pause its expansion.

June 30, 2025

Backing in workers at Liberty Bell Bay

GFG Alliance’s financial woes have unfortunately hit the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in Tasmania.

April 1, 2025

Message from the TAS Branch Secretary: Labor secures future for Macquarie Harbour salmon industry

After enduring months of uncertainty, AWU members in Macquarie Harbour can finally rest easy.

December 13, 2024

Bringing Tasmanian Diary Pay and Conditions up to Industry Standards!

Down in Tasmania, the cost of living continues to go up – but compared to the mainland, wages are dragging behind.

July 17, 2024

Tasmanian Industrial Manslaughter laws take key first step in Parliament

Tasmanian workers are one step closer to being afforded the same protections as their mainland counterparts under new industrial manslaughter laws.

April 25, 2024

Remembering the Beaconsfield Mine Collapse

On this day, 18 years ago, tragedy struck the Beaconsfield mine, located 40 km north-west of Launceston. A rock fall trapped 17 miners underground, leaving three of them in dire circumstances. It sparked a monumental search and rescue effort that would capture the attention of the nation.

February 12, 2024

Plibersek must now choose: back Tasmanian blue-collar jobs or bow to activist hysteria

December 6, 2021

CBUS Superannuation

Cbus, the largest industry fund for the building, construction industry and allied industries with over 760, 000 members

August 27, 2021

POSITION VACANT: Branch Organiser

July 19, 2021

Australian Workers’ Union defends Tasmania’s Atlantic Salmon from Attacks

The AWU has stepped in to defend Tasmania’s Atlantic salmon industry. the Salmon industry that earns the state $796 million a year.

March 22, 2021

Tasmanian Government avoids paying back pay for firefighters

February 12, 2020

Union summit urges action on support for emergency services

AWU calls for more action to help front-line workers and those affected by catastrophic bushfires while in Canberra.

February 7, 2020

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

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

February 5, 2020

2019: A Year in Review for the Oil and Gas Industry

It’s been a busy year for the Oil and Gas industry in Australia, with negotiations, industrial action, sales and campaigns.

January 13, 2020

Smoke Haze – Stay Safe this Summer

Protect yourself from hazardous bushfire smoke this summer.

January 13, 2020

Beat the Heat

Working in excessive heat can lead to serious illnesses and sometimes even death.

January 13, 2020

Hairstylists retain penalty rates in landmark Fair Work decision

In a massive win for Hair Stylists Australia (HSA), the Fair Work Commission has rejected Hair and Beauty Australia’s (HABA) bid to slash penalty rates for hair and beauty workers.

December 22, 2019

2019: A look back on the Aluminium Industry

Negotiations, energy policy, and smelters under threat – here’s a look at the news that’s shaped the Aluminium industry this year

December 22, 2019

2019 proves a tough year for AWU Firefighters

Bushfires this summer have stretched firefighters across the country, but the AWU is also celebrating some important wins.

December 10, 2019

Work Shouldn’t Hurt – Don’t take a chance on musculoskeletal injuries

Each year 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to silica dust.

December 10, 2019

Don’t Risk Roundup – Get the Facts on Glyphosate

Each year 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to silica dust.

December 10, 2019

Is your workplace safe from SILICA DUST?

Each year 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to silica dust.

September 25, 2019

A Message from CBUS – Death and Disability Insurance

Does your insurance cover you at work?