AWU Films

The AWU has produced a number of short films, advertisements and documentaries supporting the various campaigns the union runs to ensure our members get a fair go at work.

AWU members and supporters are encourged to view the films here online.

Some of the films can be ordered in DVD and VHS format from the Union, please download the order form below to purchase any of the documentaries listed here.

Don't forget to check out the AWU's YouTube site by clicking here.

We're Not Going to Take It!

This seven minute film was produced to educate AWU members and activists about the dangers of John Howard's WorkChoices legislation and to explain why it is important to vote out the Howard Government at the 2007 Federal Election.

Watch it now.

AWU 120 Years Stronger Together

This fifteen minute presentation documents the vibrant and colourful history of the AWU and features rare images of Fern's Hotel Ballarat, the location of the historic first meeting of the AWU, and never before seen footage of AWU members and actions.

It was produced specially for the 120-year celebration of the formation of the AWU held in June 2006 and is now available in DVD format for purchase by AWU members and supporters. To order a copy download the order form below.

You can also watch the film here.

AWU TV Ads for the Boeing Workers Strike

The AWU produced two TV commercials in 2005 which were shown on TV stations in the Hunter Region of NSW in support of the Boeing Workers at Williamtown Airforce Base who were on strike for 264 days trying to get the company to negotiate a collective agreement with the AWU.

You can view ad number one here.

And view ad number two here.

Blood Is Thicker Than Oil

For 25 years, Bass Strait oilrig contractors and their families have built their lives around 7 days on, 7 days off roster. In 2003 Esso Australia wanted to alter this roster cycle to 14 days on, 14 days off to save around $1million annually yet made a profit of $722 million in 2002, which was up by $14 million on the previous year.

To raise public awareness of the affect on families of a proposed roster change by Esso, and in the hope of avoiding strike action, the AWU made a film which gives the families of the oilrig contractors an opportunity to voice their concerns and to raise awareness of the dispute in the wider community so that the threat of industrial action might be avoided.

DVD & VHS copies of the documentary can be purchased from the AWU for $11 (DVD) or $15 (VHS), download the order form below to purchase a copy.

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