Categories for -NSW

Shearers test positive to COVID

August 25, 2021 2:05 pm Published by

The Australian Workers’ Union has condemned the dismissive attitude to workplace safety as shearer tests positive to COVID-19

Huge Win for Traffic Controllers Delivered by AWU

July 20, 2021 5:10 pm Published by

The Australian Worker' Union has achieved a big win for traffic controllers in the civil construction industry after the Fair Work Commission ordered employers to pay proper overtime rates for overnight workers.

Silica Dust Victims Visit Australian Parliament House

June 25, 2021 9:51 am Published by

The AWU is in Canberra again this week in a final push to keep workers safe from silica dust exposure, ahead of the report from the National Dust Disease Taskforce including meetings with key members of the Government, Opposition, and Crossbench to discuss Silicosis.

Mutual Recognition – Safety and Standards

June 24, 2021 9:53 am Published by

The Mutual Recognition Bill would give power to Morrison Government allowing workers registered for an occupation in one state to be considered automatically registered in another, but with no additional checks.