AWU: The Farm Workers’ Union

The AWU is the union for all farm workers, including fruit pickers. 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. 

These are the minimum rates that will apply for casual pieceworkers from 28 April 2022, along with some examples of minimum weekly pre-tax earnings based on the minimum rates:

Level Minimum casual hourly rate Gross earnings:
20 hours of work
Gross earnings:
30 hours of work
Gross earnings:
38 hours of work
1 $25.41 $508.20 $762.30 $965.58
2 $26.15 $523.00 $784.50 $993.70
3 $26.90 $538.00 $807.00 $1,022.20

The above rates are before tax and any deductions are taken from your pay.


Click here to work out your hourly rate!

As the nation’s oldest blue-collar union, we have over 130 years of experience on Australian farms. 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. Join your union today to be protected 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. 

What the AWU has won for workers

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