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AWU WA Branch Member Services

In this section of the site you will find services made available to current members of AWU (WA)

Shop Rite The AWU brings you access to Shop Rite - the discount buying service exclusive to members. Shop Rite can help you save money on vehicles, electrical & gas products, travel, loans and a wide range of other goods and services. Call Shop Rite on 1300 650 214 or visit http://www.shoprite.com.au to make the most of your AWU membership!

FAL Cash & Carry Your Union has negotiated a deal with FAL Cash & Carry. AWU members now have the ability to purchase a wide range of daily household items in bulk at discounted prices.

Members must produce their current AWU (WA) membership card to be permitted entry.

Members are advised that payment is only by Cash or EFTPOS linked to your Savings or Cheque Account. Credit cards or cheques are not accepted.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Current AWU Membership card must be shown at reception. Stock is not to be removed from the warehouse without first being paid for at the checkout or cashiers office. All bags and handbags will be checked when you leave the store.

Products you bring into the warehouse which are also sold in the warehouse (eg drinks, food, eskies) must be checked sealed at reception on entry. Children must be accompanied by an adult and kept under control at all times.

ENTRY NO LATER THAN 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO CLOSING TIME - ALL STORES.

ALL SHELF PRICES ARE GST INCLUSIVE WHERE APPLICABLE.

FAL Cash & Carry warehouses are located at:-

- Baile Road - Tel: 9311 6222 Monday to Friday 8am to 4.45pm Saturday 7am to 2.00pm

BALCATTA - 8 Geddes Street - Tel: 9344 7411 Monday to Friday 8am to 4.45pm Thursday 8am to 8.30pm Saturday 7am to 2.00pm

KALGOORLIE - 139 Forrest Street - Tel: 9021 1177 Monday to Friday 8am to 4.45pm

Do yourself and your family a favour visit an FAL Cash & Carry warehouse soon.

Buy in bulk and SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!

The AWU provides a comprehensive range of services to members which include:

  • The creation and maintenance of Federal and State Awards.
  • Recovery of underpaid wages and allowances.
  • Representation in unfair or unlawful dismissal cases.
  • Representation before Industrial Magistrates and the Industrial Relations Commission.
  • Advice on award entitlements, superannuation, equal opportunity matters and victimisation.

    Funeral Benefits

  • The Union provides a $1,500.00 Funeral Benefit to the next-of-kin of financial members.

    Free Wills

  • Free standard Wills are provided for members. Discounts for Wills are offered to their spouses. Please contact the AWU Perth office for details.

    Legal Advice

  • The Union can arrange one free visit to our solicitors for advice on legal matters.
    Please contact the Perth Office on: 9221 1686

    Cheap Health Cover

  • Savings are available to AWU members requiring health insurance. Contact your AWU Perth office for details.

    Workers' Compensation

  • The Union provides advice and assistance to members on workers' compensation matters, including representation before WorkCover.

    Housing Loans

  • Low cost housing loans are available to all financial members of the Union. Contact your AWU Perth office for details.

    Virtual Communities

  • Virtual Communities has sold in excess of 45,000 computers over the past 2 years and offers union members special prices on a range of PCs, laptops, internet packages, 'build your own' and computer peripherals.
    Virtual Communities hardware includes:
    • Delivery and installation
    • 30-day free help desk
    • 3.5 years internet package
    • Low cost finance
    Virtual Communities can be contacted by phone on 1300 131 789 or you can visit their website at http://www.vtown.com.au

    Enterprise Bargaining

  • Representation and negotiation of agreements. Vetting of and advice on contracts and workplace agreements.

    Financial Advisory Services

  • Free financial advice is available through the ACTU Financial Services Trust. Free consultation and reporting is available to members.

    Occupational Health & Safety

  • The Union provides advice and assistance in relation to workplace occupational health and Safety

    Training Services The Union provides training on a range of issues.

  • Shop Steward training courses
  • Occupational Health & Safety Representative Courses
  • Enterprise bargaining
  • Industrial relations

    Union Publications The Union produces magazines on industrial issues, occupational health and safety and newsletters and fact sheets on a variety of issues.

    UNION MEMBERSHIP ..... WITHOUT IT ..... YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN .....


  • © 2003 Australian Workers Union WA Branch
    PO Box 8122, Perth Business Centre, WA 6849
    Tel: (08) 9221 1686 Fax: (08) 9221 1706

    URL: http://www.awuwa.asn.au/    Last modified: Friday, 06-Jul-2007 14:22:42 EST