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Manufacturing unions launch petition to save the Australian automotive industry
30 January 2012
The Australian Workers' Union and Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union today launched a petition to save the Australian automotive industry - following moves from the Coalition to axe funding and threaten jobs. -
Don't miss out on your chance to win a ME Bank Everyday Transaction Account with $1000 credit.
24 January 2012
If you haven't completed your AWU Members Survey and sent it in, make sure you do so to be in the running to win a ME Everyday Transaction Account with $1000 credit. -
AWU Members brace for more job losses in manufacturing
12 January 2012
The Australian Workers' Union has renewed concerns for the future of Australian manufacturing after yesterday's announcements by Hydro Aluminium to curtail production at their Kurri Kurri smelter and Tomago Aluminium's plans to restructure - with an estimated 250 jobs to go in the Hunter Region. -
New union campaign to educate workers about harmonised health and safety laws
03 January 2012
As 2012 kicks off, so do new harmonised health and safety laws that will affect 58% of Australian workers. The AWU and other Australian Unions are taking part in the Speak Up Campaign aimed at educating workers about their rights under the new harmonised laws. -
Seasons greetings from the AWU
21 December 2011
On behalf of officials and staff at The Australian Workers' Union, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish our members, delegates and their families the very best for the upcoming festive season. -
Unions welcome appointment of Bill Shorten as new Workplace Relations Minister
12 December 2011
Australian unions welcome the appointment of Bill Shorten as Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and look forward to working with him to progress the agenda for rights at work for all Australians, including those in insecure work. -
Beaconsfield mine closure a blow to Northern Tasmania
30 November 2011
Beaconsfield mine workers will be devastated by the announcement today of the closure of the Tasmanian mine, AWU National Secretary, Paul Howes, said.. -
AWU Website User Survey
30 November 2011
The Australian Workers' Union takes the view of members seriously. We are conducting an anonymous website user survey of members to give you the opportunity to provide feedback and information about your experience of using our website. -
Frontline firefighter morale at start of long WA fire season key to a positive resolution
29 November 2011
The morale of front line firefighters, protecting lives and property in the Margaret River fire disaster in Western Australia, has been undermined by the failure of State government to properly resource the effort, the union representing Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) workers warned today. -
AWU Qantas members get behind engineers' alliance
16 November 2011
AWU members at Qantas maintenance hangers around the country have joined members of the AMWU and ETU to support the new Qantas Engineers' Alliance.
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