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The AWU is the union for all farm workers, including grain, cane, fruit and vegetable farmworkers. Whether you’re an Australian resident, migrant worker, a backpacker, or a member of the Pacific Labour Scheme, the AWU is the Union for you. Join your union today!

Just recently, the AWU won the right for all fruit and vegetable pickers to be paid a guaranteed minimum $25.41 per hour, with the option to earn more under good piece rates. We also won overtime rates for casual farm workers in 2020 – another reason why the AWU is the Union for farm workers.

As the nation’s oldest blue-collar union, we have over 130 years of experience on Australian farms. Our team of organisers work in every state in Australia, and collectively, we’ve secured huge national wins for the entire farming industry. Join your union today to be protected at work. 

If you work as a:

• Picker
• Packer
• Planter
• Pruner
• Harvester
• Driver
• Labourer
• Fencer
• Stock Handler
• Grain Handler

or just about any other job on the farm, the AWU is your union, so join today. 

The AWU is the only real farm industry union with offices and organisers based around the country. We fight so farm workers can have fair wages and safe workplaces. Our members can work knowing they have their union at their back.

As a union member, you also get access to professional advice and support when you need it most. We can help you reclaim stolen wages and superannuation, fight an unfair dismissal, and support you through any bullying or harassment at work.

If you need it, we can also help you with your employment visa through our Visa Assist partnership. The AWU is the only union to offer all farm workers across Australia this service as part of their membership. Join your union today to get advice, support and protection. 

If you have questions, you can read our FAQs or contact us here.

You can find more information about what the AWU can do for you here.

What the AWU has won for workers