Beat the Heat

Working in excessive heat can lead to serious illnesses and sometimes even death.

QLD 2019 Delegate of the Year Awarded to Mick Denton

Queenslander Mick Denton has been recognised as a 2019 Delegate of the Year for his long-running efforts at Caltex Lytton in Brisbane.

NSW 2019 Delegate of the Year Awarded to Wayne Pringle

Tomago Aluminium Delegate Wayne Pringle has been awarded the 2019 NSW Delegate of the Year.

Hairstylists retain penalty rates in landmark Fair Work decision

In a massive win for Hair Stylists Australia (HSA), the Fair Work Commission has rejected Hair and Beauty Australia’s (HABA) bid to slash penalty rates for hair and beauty workers.

December 19, 2019

Branch Secretary’s Message – December eWorker

Right across Queensland, AWU members are fighting for safe and secure jobs – and a fair go at work.

December 12, 2019

AWU Delivers in Cross River Rail Agreement

As the Cross River Rail union, the AWU has secured one of the best civil construction Agreements in Australia with civil construction workers expected to earn $220,000 a year or more.

December 10, 2019

Work Shouldn’t Hurt – Don’t take a chance on musculoskeletal injuries

Each year 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to silica dust.

Don’t Risk Roundup – Get the Facts on Glyphosate

Each year 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to silica dust.

Is your workplace safe from SILICA DUST?

Each year 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to silica dust.

December 9, 2019

Cbus Update: Putting Members’ Interests First

A year-long campaign by Cbus on behalf of its members culminated in a nail-biting two weeks in September.

December 6, 2019

Qld Govt Commits to Industrial Manslaughter Laws for Mines

In a significant step forward for AWU members, the Queensland Government recently committed to introducing industrial manslaughter laws for mines and quarries in Queensland.

AWU Members Send a Clear Message To Glencore

The AWU said the results of the ballot was a huge win for workers at Mount Isa Mines and Ernest Henry Mine, saying Glencore’s dodgy proposed EBAs have been overwhelmingly rejected by AWU members.

December 3, 2019

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Agreement Finalised

The AWU says after two years of tough bargaining negotiations, the new workplace Agreement at Cassowary Coast Council has now been finalised.

November 28, 2019

Union Win – Christmas Eve Public Holiday Becomes Official!

In a huge win for AWU members, the State Government officially passed legislation on 27th November 2019 to make Christmas Eve a public holiday.

Beat the Heat

Working in excessive heat can lead to serious illnesses and sometimes even death.

November 27, 2019

Glencore EBA – A Kick in the Teeth for Mount Isa Workers

The Australian Workers’ Union Queensland Branch says workers at Mount Isa Mines face being ripped off by Glencore under their dodgy new workplace Agreement (EBA) which fails to lock in one single pay rise.

October 18, 2019

AWU Members Back Public Holiday on Christmas Eve Night

The AWU made a formal submission to the State Government – making it clear the Union supports a Christmas Eve public holiday.

October 11, 2019

Five things we get wrong with credit reports

Your credit report can be a valuable asset when you apply for a loan. But we still seem unclear on what goes into a credit report.

September 25, 2019

A Message from CBUS – Death and Disability Insurance

Does your insurance cover you at work?

August 21, 2019

Message to AWU Members at Tully Mill

On behalf of the entire AWU, our hearts go out to the family, friends, and workmates of the AWU member tragically killed in Tully in August.

August 13, 2019

Information for Former QNI Workers

The dispute about Queensland Nickel settled on 3 August 2019. Contact the AWU if you are a former Queensland Nickel employee and are unsure if your account details are correct.

July 31, 2019

Heartfelt condolences to Brett Quinn’s family

On behalf of the entire AWU we offer our most heartfelt condolences to the family of Brett Quinn who lost his life in a workplace accident and Trevor Cole who was seriously injured.

July 19, 2019

Concerns for seriously injured Cooktown Quarry Worker

The AWU’s number one concern is for the welfare of the young man injured working at a Cooktown quarry yesterday – and the welfare of his family and friends.

July 10, 2019

AWU Takes Mining Safety Fight to State Govt

Since the tragic death of a miner last week, the AWU has been taking the fight to the State Government to urgently introduce better safety regulations for Queensland Mines.

July 9, 2019

Time to Put Mining Safety First

Our hearts go out to the family, workmates and friends of the miner tragically killed at work.

New Superannuation Laws – How they May Affect You

On 1 July 2019, the Federal Government’s Protecting Your Super Package Act comes into effect. Find out how these changes may affect your death and disability insurance.

July 4, 2019

AWU Members WIN! Cairns Hospital Backs Downs on Security Cuts

AWU Members at Cairns Hospital have successfully fought back against a plan by Queensland Health to weaken staff and patient security by cutting security officer positions.

June 20, 2019

Sweet Victory for AWU Members at MSF Sugar

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) says it’s a sweet victory for members at MSF Sugar Maryborough after securing a new Agreement following an eighteen-month long battle.