AWU WA Branch Secretary: RBA’s ‘hollow victory’ is only hurting workers

May Day 2023

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AWU HEALTH AND REPRESENTATIVE (HSR) TRAINING

The AWU is now an approved health and safety representative trainer. Be the first blue-collar trained HSR!

AWU YEAR IN REVIEW 2022

Check out our 2022 Year in Review to see what your union has been up to in 2022.

Secure Jobs, Better Pay – What does the industrial relations reform mean for me?

The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill will improve the working lives of millions of Australians.

Notice of 2022 Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Wednesday 30th November 2022

WA mining community mourns another death, union calls for reform 

The AWU is today mourning the death of another WA worker – the second death in three days and the fourth in the past 14 months. 

NEW STEGGLES EBA CONTINUES TO LEAD THE INDUSTRY

Workers at the Baiada Steggles Factory in Osborne Park are celebraring their new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement being approved by the Fair Work Commission. AWU members at Steggles work tirelessly to keep WA shelves stocked and families fed.

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

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.

AWU condemns mining companies’ inaction on sexual violence

The Australian Workers’ Union has condemned mining companies’ continued inaction on sexual violence following reports of yet another alleged assault, this time on a female worker in the Pilbara.

New WHS Act to provide greater protections for WA Workers

Years of campaigning by the AWU has been rewarded with a comprehensive update of Western Australia’s health and safety laws that will make the WA resource sector safer.

GREENBUSHES TIMBER MILL CLOSURE

The Australian Workers’ Union WA Branch (AWU) is the union for workers in the forestry industry and is the largest union in the South West WA and Great Southern WA.

OA secures strong UPS Northern Endeavour Enterprise Agreement

Workers employed by Upstream Production Solutions (UPS) on the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offloading vessel have voted unanimously to approve a new enterprise agreement negotiated by the Offshore Alliance and its members.

Union outrage as workers are locked up with no pay after COVID scare

The Offshore Alliance has condemned oil and gas contractor Legeneering over the shoddy treatment of two workers, one of whom contracted COVID on a Woodside floating production storage and offloading facility.

WMWA member shares story of sexual harassment on 60 Minutes

A recent 60 Minutes episode has outlined disturbing allegations of persistent sexual harassment and assault in the WA mining industry.

Mine Unions Pressure Super Funds over Rio

The Western Mine Workers’ Alliance is calling on Australia’s largest superannuation funds to pressure Rio Tinto over sexual harassment and bullying

AWU Delivers for WA Timber Workers

The Australian Workers’ Union WA Branch (AWU) is the union for workers in the forestry industry and is the largest union in the South West WA and Great Southern WA.

Offshore Alliance win for Fugro ROV pilots

The Offshore Alliance has secured the commencement of bargaining with Fugro for its ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) specialist workforce.

CBUS Superannuation

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

Notice of 2021 Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Friday 10th December 2021.

WMWA submission to help the mental health hazards experienced by mineworkers

The Western Mineworkers Alliance has made a strong submission to WA’s Commission for Occupational Safety and Health aimed at reducing some of the mental hazards experienced by the state’s remote mineworkers.

Offshore Alliance win for Applus members

They never buckled, and have shown what organised workers acting in unity can achieve.

Management culture to blame for sexual harassment crisis in FIFO mining, WMWA tells inquiry

WMWA representatives Brad Gandy (Australian Workers’ Union WA Branch Secretary) and Greg Busson (Mining & Energy Union WA Branch Secretary) told the inquiry today a recent Alliance survey underscored the extent of the problem with…

WMWA submission for dust in Newman

Workplace dust has raised its ugly head again, this time among local communities seriously affected by the infamous red dust around Newman in Western Australia’s Pilbara.

EBA win for members at Legeneering

Offshore Alliance members have again demonstrated their strength by securing big wins at Legeneering Australia, a maintenance and engineering company.

Western Mineworkers Alliance wants action over WA mines’ sex-abuse culture

The Western Mineworkers Alliance has demanded that an independent expert body, funded by the mining industry, be set up to oversee sexual harassment and abuse claims after a survey found almost one in four women in WA mining has experienced sexual assault at work.

The Offshore Alliance: Remotely Operated Vehicle

Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) pilots at Total Marine Technology on WA oil and gas installations have achieved pay gains & better conditions

Offshore Worker Mental Health Survey

Workers in the offshore oil and gas industry are being encouraged to take part in a survey into their mental and physical health and safety

AWU CELEBRATES 135 YEARS STRONGER TOGETHER!

The WA Branch recognises those delegates who have gone above and beyond representing members in their workplaces

Shell Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas EBA

Members from the Shell Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas facility have voted to endorse an enterprise agreement.

ESS INPEX EBA

New EBA to apply to workers on the INPEX offshore facilities.

ESS INPEX EBA – A Massive Outcome for Offshore Alliance Members

Offshore Alliance members with Compass ESS have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a new EBA to apply to their work on the INPEX offshore facilities.

AWU WA International Women’s Day Event

The WA Branch recognises those delegates who have gone above and beyond representing members in their workplaces

AWU WA Branch Delegate Appreciation Night

The WA Branch recognises those delegates who have gone above and beyond representing members in their workplaces

Industrial action on the cards for Offshore Alliance members at Applus+

Offshore Alliance members have overwhelmingly voted to push ahead with industrial action to further bargaining claims that will improve job security, rostering and conditions at Applus+.

Important update on super from Cbus

As the 2020 year comes to a close there is a great deal of noise and activity surrounding superannuation in the parliament, in the media, and some sections of the business community about making changes to our system that is held up as an example around the world.

AWU WA Branch Secretary visits Tom Price and Paraburdoo sites

Notice of 2020 Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Friday 11th December 2020.

Agreement voted up for CBH Country Operators

CBH members have voted to approve the CBH Country Operators Agreement.

AWU demonstrates its commitment to the workers of Kalgoorlie

The Australian Workers’ Union has once again demonstrated its commitment to the workers of Kalgoorlie.

AWU WA Branch secures a default judgement for member owed superannuation

The Industrial Magistrates Court of Western Australia has ordered that an employer pay over $11, 000 in superannuation entitlements to an AWU WA hair stylist member.

Industrial Magistrates Court finds in favour of member owed annual leave

AWU WA Branch secures tens of thousands in backpay for members

Thank You to Our AWU WA Members

Branch Secretary’s Message – March 2020

Wesfarmers EBA voted up

AWU Statement: BP

AWU Statement: COVID-19

Boom time ahead for the WA and QLD construction industry

It’s full steam ahead for Western Australia and Queensland for the next three years, with major road and rail projects set to deliver a boom.

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.

Workplace Wins for New Organiser

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.

AWU WA Industrial Team working to secure backpay for members

The Industrial Team is working to ensure AWU’s members are paid their entitlements.

Branch Secretary’s Message – January 2020

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year from the Pilbara

Thank You to Our DBCA Members

Win for AWU WA member over the festive season

The AWU Perth office was open over the Christmas and New Year’s period, to ensure members could contact us when they needed assistance most.

Big win at Monadelphous signals a bright new future for Oil & Gas workers

A new agreement sees casual workers converted to full-time, and a payrise of over 20%.

Smoke Haze – Stay Safe this Summer

Protect yourself from hazardous bushfire smoke this summer.

Beat the Heat

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

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.

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.

Reviewing the Steel Industry in 2019

We look back on the highs and lows in the Steel industry in the last 12 months.

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.

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

2019: A Year in Review for the Civil Construction Industry

2019 has been a big year for Construction, with negotiations, industrial action, and some major projects on the horizon.

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

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

Don’t Risk Roundup – Get the Facts on Glyphosate

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

Is your workplace safe from SILICA DUST?

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

Notice of Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Thursday 12th December 2019.

A Message from CBUS – Death and Disability Insurance

Does your insurance cover you at work?

AWU WA Win: Industrial Magistrates Court Finds Member was Underpaid

The Western Australian Industrial Magistrates Court has found that a part-time employee was paid less than the award.

Update: New Initiatives for the AWU & Modest Fee Increase July 2019

At the 2019 National Conference, delegates from across the country met to discuss future initiatives for the union.

AWU’s 2nd Appeal Win Against Alcoa