AWU Members Operational Services | Queensland Health EB11 Bargaining

Workplace safety and addressing work-caused mental health were the main items on the agenda last week as bargaining continued for operational workers’ next agreement.

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Australia must put local shearers first as we rebuild our economy

We deserve Safe Work

The Federal Government will be voting this week on a new bill to protect workers from sexual harassment and discrimination. We need to make sure this bill includes recommendations from the [email protected] report.

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AWU Safety Matters Update | Beat the Heat and Say No to Unsafe Work

With the hot weather returning to Queensland, keeping safe at work is essential. Working in excessive heat puts your health at risk and can lead to serious illnesses and sometimes even death. Importantly, you have the right to stop work if you feel symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Queensland Health Agreements OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

In long overdue news for Queensland Health Operational Staff, the new EB10 and HPDO Agreements have been officially certified by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.

We won’t be bullied by China

Australia must stand up to China and protect our national sovereignty and local jobs.

Sign our Petition: All Aged Care Workers Deserve Retention Payments

Not only do our Nurses, AINs, and PCWs do an invaluable job, so do all the hard-working aged care staff right across the industry who are putting their own safety at risk to support some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Sign our petition to send a message: all aged care workers deserve a retention payment.

Sign the Petition: Queensland Health workers deserve what they’re owed

Right now, AWU members in hospitals right across Queensland are putting their own safety at risk to keep the community safe and healthy during the middle of a global pandemic. Sign our petition to send a message to the Government that their health workers deserve to be paid what they’re owed.

Queensland Health Jobs Available Now

We know this is a tough time for many AWU members right across Queensland, with the impact of COVID-19 leaving many people struggling to find work and make ends meet. Your union has been in discussions with Queensland Health about helping affected AWU members find jobs.

Same Job Same Pay for Gold Coast Lifeguards

Gold Coast Lifeguards do an amazing job keeping beach visitors safe. Yet casual Lifeguards aren’t offered the same opportunities as permanent ones when it comes to their pay.

Bargaining kicks off for new Brisbane City Council EBA

Bargaining for the new Brisbane City Council Certified Agreement is about to kick off. Have your say!

Bargaining kicks off for new Townsville Sunbus EBA

Bargaining for the new Townsville Sunbus Union Enterprise Agreement is about to kick off. Have your say!

Bargaining kicks off for new Whitsunday Regional Council Agreement

Bargaining for the new Whitsunday Regional Council Certified Agreement is kicking off. Have your say!

Bargaining kicks off for new Anglicare EBA

Bargaining for the new Anglicare Southern Queensland Residential and Home Care Sector Support Workers EBA is kicking off. Have your say!

Bargaining kicks off for new Target EBA

Bargaining for the new Target Australia Retail Agreement is about to kick off. Have your say!

Same Job Same Pay for Council Workers

Local Government workers do a tough job, yet too often face getting ripped off by Councils through dodgy labour hire arrangements.

AWU Secures Protections for Woolworths Members

The AWU was quick to stand up and fight back on behalf of our hardworking members when Woolworths announced an unfair organisational change process.

Safety Matters!

Making sure AWU Members have safe and healthy workplaces is a top priority for our union. Tell us about your workplace in our online survey.