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As a member of the AWU, you have access to a range of valuable services to ensure that you have the best working life.

Industrial Help

If you find yourself in trouble at work, we can provide you with industrial support.
Safer Workplaces

Union workplaces are safer.
Better Wages & Conditions

Through bargaining, Union members win better wages and conditions.
Legal Advice

You will gain access to a world-class team of industrial officers.

Dollars won in WorkCover for Qld Members

Qld Members Helped with Work Cover

New Agreements Negotiated

AWU Delegates Trained

John, Refinery Maintenance

Ray, Bulk Sugar Terminal

Chris, Parks Ranger

Richard, Sugar Mill

Union News

February 24, 2023
AWU STATEMENT ON THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT’S CHANGES TO YOUTH JUSTICE & DETENTION

The announcement from the State Government on Tuesday that adult offenders will be removed from youth detention centres is a win for common sense.
February 9, 2023
Rockhampton Council worker wins QLD Delegate of the Year

When it comes to the union saving your job, Mick has first-hand experience – it recently saved his!
November 23, 2022
AWU leads push for paid menstrual, menopausal leave

The Australian Workers’ Union is leading the charge in a campaign for paid menstrual and menopause leave, with current leave entitlements falling way short of many women’s health experiences.
November 18, 2022
Maurice Blackburn Settlement Story

Jayden* was employed as a sheet metal worker for a duct installation company when he sustained a serious hand injury while installing an upright duct into the roof of a new shopping centre development. He and his colleagues ordinarily undertook work of this nature in pairs, due to the weight of the metal ducts and the difficulty of the upright installation. On this particular worksite, however, Jayden’s boss directed them to work individually in order to meet a deadline.