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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.
Ambulance Cover

Free emergency transportation for you and your family (conditions apply).
Workcover

You will have access to expert support throughout any Workcover claim.
Safer Workplaces

Union members enjoy safer workplaces.
Funeral Services

Funerals are too important to leave to just anyone. Let us help lighten the load during the funeral planning process.
Free Standard Will

AWU members (and their partner) are entitled to a free standard will from Maurice Blackburn.

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Union News

May 9, 2023
Boral Sentenced for Failing to Protect Workers

Building materials company Boral has been fined $180,000 in the Melbourne Magistrates Court today for failing to enforce the correct use of respiratory masks for workers.
April 14, 2023
OHS discovery at Alex Fraser

The Australian Workers’ Union Victoria has discovered that the company Alex Fraser is not following the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations when it comes to crystalline silica.
March 15, 2023
Ballarat gold mine update

Bushfires this summer have stretched firefighters across the country, but the AWU is also celebrating some important wins.
March 10, 2023
Ballarat gold mine in administration

Bushfires this summer have stretched firefighters across the country, but the AWU is also celebrating some important wins.