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PFAS Class Action

December 10, 2019 1:43 pm Published by

According to Radio National’s Law Report 40,000 people who live and work on land contaminated by the chemical compound PFAS are suing the Australian Government, arguing that their property values have plummeted.

AWU Members stand up to Rocla

December 4, 2019 2:58 pm Published by

In Campbellfield on Monday 11th November Rocla employees took to the picket line for a stoppage on all shifts throughout the day, as part of an enterprise bargaining dispute.

Polly Trade Investigation – Yet Another Wage Theft Story

December 3, 2019 2:57 pm Published by

AWU Victoria has described the revelation of under payment at Polytrade to be a national disgrace. Workers were found to be underpaid by approximately $40,000 per year, as well as working a staggering 7 days a week continuously throughout the year.

Who are we? An AWU Member Story

December 3, 2019 2:06 pm Published by

Tahani studied welding to create sculptures. She was unable to pursue her passion for sculpting, because she needed to find a job in order to make a living. In October of 2015, with her newly learned welding skills, she found herself a job in the steel industry. Working long hours, she would come home physically exhausted and mentally drained.

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November 8, 2019 3:09 pm Published by

Guard It or Ban It

October 25, 2019 10:16 am Published by

Guard It or Ban It The AWU’s Guard It or Ban It policy came about because of the terrible destruction caused every... View Article