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April 1, 2025

A Message from the WA Branch Secretary: Fighting for Fair in the West

The WA Branch has hit the ground running in 2025 negotiating new agreements at Main Roads WA, Air Liquide, CBH Esperance Port, CBH Geraldton Port and Capral Aluminium just to name a few.

March 19, 2025
May Day 2025 – Choose your Solidarity

Join us in Fremantle for May Day 2023!
March 3, 2025
Women and Super | An AustralianSuper Editorial

Ever wondered how you can support the women in your life through super?
December 13, 2024
Bargaining with Industry Giants

The WA Branch has been hard at work, continuing to actively negotiate several agreements with some of the state’s largest employers.
October 30, 2024
Notice of 2024 Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Thursday 28th November 2024
October 1, 2024
New Member Benefit – AWU Journey Cover

The AWU WA Branch is proud to announce a brand new member benefit – AWU Journey Cover! We are providing Journey Insurance also known as Journey Cover to all financial union members commencing on 1 October 2024. Journey Cover insures you while traveling to and from work, protecting you until you arrive home or on-site. AWU Journey Cover comes at no extra expense to our members – because as your union grows so do the benefits we can deliver to our members.
September 17, 2024
Important Message to Kuiper Employees on the Castorone – Court Injunction

Please note: the industrial action notified to Kuiper by the Offshore Alliance on 11 September is not to occur and is not authorised by the AWU.
July 17, 2024
Building Workplace Power and leaving no one behind!

The WA Branch proudly represents members’ interests throughout Western Australia and fights for a better deal at work.
May 23, 2024
How AustralianSuper is working to assist with recovering unpaid super | An AustralianSuper Editorial

As a fund that puts members first, AustralianSuper works with employees and employers to communicate the importance of super being paid correctly and on time.
March 28, 2024
May Day 2024

Join us in Fremantle for May Day 2023!
March 5, 2024
When to check your super | An AustralianSuper Editorial

While you might not be looking to access your super now, it’s still important to be regularly checking your account.
February 14, 2024
WA government’s road maintenance in-housing continues to deliver better pay and improved conditions for workers

The Australian Workers’ Union welcomes the creation of 100 new permanent jobs at Main Roads in the South West and Great Southern of Western Australia as part of the WA Labor Government’s in-housing of road maintenance program.
December 20, 2023
AWU WA Year in Review 2023

What a year 2023 has been. In a year where the cost of living has continued to rise and many of our members have been struggling the AWU has been fighting from the front organising and negotiating agreement after agreement in 2023 getting you the pay increase you deserve.
November 15, 2023
Helping protect your super from financial scams | An AustralianSuper Editorial

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, targeting you in ways that seem very convincing. Help protect yourself by knowing what to look out for in keeping your super safe.
November 1, 2023
Notice of 2023 Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Thursday 30th November 2023
August 19, 2023
5 Steps to Control your Super | An AustralianSuper Editorial

With the start of a new financial year, here are steps to help take control of your super.
May 10, 2023
AWU WA Branch Secretary: RBA’s ‘hollow victory’ is only hurting workers
March 1, 2023
May Day 2023

Join us in Fremantle for May Day 2023!
February 14, 2023
AWU HEALTH AND REPRESENTATIVE (HSR) TRAINING

The AWU is now an approved health and safety representative trainer. Be the first blue-collar trained HSR!
December 22, 2022
AWU YEAR IN REVIEW 2022

Check out our 2022 Year in Review to see what your union has been up to in 2022.
December 2, 2022
Secure Jobs, Better Pay – What does the industrial relations reform mean for me?

The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill will improve the working lives of millions of Australians.
November 1, 2022
Notice of 2022 Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Wednesday 30th November 2022
October 14, 2022
WA mining community mourns another death, union calls for reform

The AWU is today mourning the death of another WA worker – the second death in three days and the fourth in the past 14 months.
August 31, 2022
NEW STEGGLES EBA CONTINUES TO LEAD THE INDUSTRY

Workers at the Baiada Steggles Factory in Osborne Park are celebraring their new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement being approved by the Fair Work Commission. AWU members at Steggles work tirelessly to keep WA shelves stocked and families fed.
July 15, 2022
Good news for workers earning under $450 a month and their super

From 1 July 2022, eligible people will be able to earn super regardless of how much they are paid. Until recently, there was a requirement to earn $450 a month before earning super.
June 22, 2022
AWU condemns mining companies’ inaction on sexual violence

The Australian Workers’ Union has condemned mining companies’ continued inaction on sexual violence following reports of yet another alleged assault, this time on a female worker in the Pilbara.
June 20, 2022
New WHS Act to provide greater protections for WA Workers

Years of campaigning by the AWU has been rewarded with a comprehensive update of Western Australia’s health and safety laws that will make the WA resource sector safer.
May 13, 2022
GREENBUSHES TIMBER MILL CLOSURE

The Australian Workers’ Union WA Branch (AWU) is the union for workers in the forestry industry and is the largest union in the South West WA and Great Southern WA.
May 2, 2022
OA secures strong UPS Northern Endeavour Enterprise Agreement

Workers employed by Upstream Production Solutions (UPS) on the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offloading vessel have voted unanimously to approve a new enterprise agreement negotiated by the Offshore Alliance and its members.
April 4, 2022
Union outrage as workers are locked up with no pay after COVID scare

The Offshore Alliance has condemned oil and gas contractor Legeneering over the shoddy treatment of two workers, one of whom contracted COVID on a Woodside floating production storage and offloading facility.
March 21, 2022
WMWA member shares story of sexual harassment on 60 Minutes

A recent 60 Minutes episode has outlined disturbing allegations of persistent sexual harassment and assault in the WA mining industry.
February 10, 2022
Mine Unions Pressure Super Funds over Rio

The Western Mine Workers’ Alliance is calling on Australia’s largest superannuation funds to pressure Rio Tinto over sexual harassment and bullying
February 9, 2022
AWU Delivers for WA Timber Workers

The Australian Workers’ Union WA Branch (AWU) is the union for workers in the forestry industry and is the largest union in the South West WA and Great Southern WA.
February 3, 2022
Offshore Alliance win for Fugro ROV pilots

The Offshore Alliance has secured the commencement of bargaining with Fugro for its ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) specialist workforce.
December 6, 2021
CBUS Superannuation

Cbus, the largest industry fund for the building, construction industry and allied industries with over 760, 000 members
November 11, 2021
Notice of 2021 Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Friday 10th December 2021.
October 19, 2021
WMWA submission to help the mental health hazards experienced by mineworkers

The Western Mineworkers Alliance has made a strong submission to WA’s Commission for Occupational Safety and Health aimed at reducing some of the mental hazards experienced by the state’s remote mineworkers.
September 30, 2021
Offshore Alliance win for Applus members

They never buckled, and have shown what organised workers acting in unity can achieve.
September 8, 2021
Management culture to blame for sexual harassment crisis in FIFO mining, WMWA tells inquiry

WMWA representatives Brad Gandy (Australian Workers’ Union WA Branch Secretary) and Greg Busson (Mining & Energy Union WA Branch Secretary) told the inquiry today a recent Alliance survey underscored the extent of the problem with…
August 26, 2021
WMWA submission for dust in Newman

Workplace dust has raised its ugly head again, this time among local communities seriously affected by the infamous red dust around Newman in Western Australia’s Pilbara.
August 17, 2021
EBA win for members at Legeneering

Offshore Alliance members have again demonstrated their strength by securing big wins at Legeneering Australia, a maintenance and engineering company.
August 16, 2021
Western Mineworkers Alliance wants action over WA mines’ sex-abuse culture

The Western Mineworkers Alliance has demanded that an independent expert body, funded by the mining industry, be set up to oversee sexual harassment and abuse claims after a survey found almost one in four women in WA mining has experienced sexual assault at work.
June 18, 2021
The Offshore Alliance: Remotely Operated Vehicle

Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) pilots at Total Marine Technology on WA oil and gas installations have achieved pay gains & better conditions
June 18, 2021
Offshore Worker Mental Health Survey

Workers in the offshore oil and gas industry are being encouraged to take part in a survey into their mental and physical health and safety
June 13, 2021
AWU CELEBRATES 135 YEARS STRONGER TOGETHER!

The WA Branch recognises those delegates who have gone above and beyond representing members in their workplaces
April 16, 2021
Shell Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas EBA

Members from the Shell Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas facility have voted to endorse an enterprise agreement.
March 30, 2021
ESS INPEX EBA

New EBA to apply to workers on the INPEX offshore facilities.
March 30, 2021
ESS INPEX EBA – A Massive Outcome for Offshore Alliance Members

Offshore Alliance members with Compass ESS have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a new EBA to apply to their work on the INPEX offshore facilities.
March 11, 2021
AWU WA International Women’s Day Event

The WA Branch recognises those delegates who have gone above and beyond representing members in their workplaces
February 9, 2021
AWU WA Branch Delegate Appreciation Night

The WA Branch recognises those delegates who have gone above and beyond representing members in their workplaces
January 14, 2021
Industrial action on the cards for Offshore Alliance members at Applus+

Offshore Alliance members have overwhelmingly voted to push ahead with industrial action to further bargaining claims that will improve job security, rostering and conditions at Applus+.
January 12, 2021
Important update on super from Cbus

As the 2020 year comes to a close there is a great deal of noise and activity surrounding superannuation in the parliament, in the media, and some sections of the business community about making changes to our system that is held up as an example around the world.
November 13, 2020
AWU WA Branch Secretary visits Tom Price and Paraburdoo sites
November 12, 2020
Notice of 2020 Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Friday 11th December 2020.
October 6, 2020
Agreement voted up for CBH Country Operators

CBH members have voted to approve the CBH Country Operators Agreement.
October 1, 2020
AWU demonstrates its commitment to the workers of Kalgoorlie

The Australian Workers’ Union has once again demonstrated its commitment to the workers of Kalgoorlie.
September 23, 2020
AWU WA Branch secures a default judgement for member owed superannuation

The Industrial Magistrates Court of Western Australia has ordered that an employer pay over $11, 000 in superannuation entitlements to an AWU WA hair stylist member.
May 29, 2020
Industrial Magistrates Court finds in favour of member owed annual leave
May 20, 2020
AWU WA Branch secures tens of thousands in backpay for members
April 15, 2020
Thank You to Our AWU WA Members
March 30, 2020
Branch Secretary’s Message – March 2020
March 17, 2020
Wesfarmers EBA voted up
March 12, 2020
AWU Statement: BP
March 5, 2020
AWU Statement: COVID-19
February 21, 2020
Boom time ahead for the WA and QLD construction industry

It’s full steam ahead for Western Australia and Queensland for the next three years, with major road and rail projects set to deliver a boom.
February 12, 2020
Union summit urges action on support for emergency services

AWU calls for more action to help front-line workers and those affected by catastrophic bushfires while in Canberra.
February 11, 2020
Workplace Wins for New Organiser
February 7, 2020
Costa condemned for allowing agricultural workers to live in slum-like conditions

Over 70 migrant workers were crammed into a single house, forced to pay $100 a week each in rent.
January 24, 2020
AWU WA Industrial Team working to secure backpay for members

The Industrial Team is working to ensure AWU’s members are paid their entitlements.
January 22, 2020
Branch Secretary’s Message – January 2020

Happy New Year.
January 22, 2020
Happy New Year from the Pilbara
January 22, 2020
Thank You to Our DBCA Members
January 21, 2020
Win for AWU WA member over the festive season

The AWU Perth office was open over the Christmas and New Year’s period, to ensure members could contact us when they needed assistance most.
January 20, 2020
Big win at Monadelphous signals a bright new future for Oil & Gas workers

A new agreement sees casual workers converted to full-time, and a payrise of over 20%.
January 13, 2020
Smoke Haze – Stay Safe this Summer

Protect yourself from hazardous bushfire smoke this summer.
January 13, 2020
Beat the Heat

Working in excessive heat can lead to serious illnesses and sometimes even death.
January 13, 2020
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 22, 2019
2019 proves a tough year for AWU Firefighters

Bushfires this summer have stretched firefighters across the country, but the AWU is also celebrating some important wins.
December 22, 2019
Reviewing the Steel Industry in 2019

We look back on the highs and lows in the Steel industry in the last 12 months.
December 22, 2019
2019: A Year in Review for the Oil and Gas Industry

It’s been a busy year for the Oil and Gas industry in Australia, with negotiations, industrial action, sales and campaigns.
December 19, 2019
2019: A look back on the Aluminium Industry

Negotiations, energy policy, and smelters under threat – here’s a look at the news that’s shaped the Aluminium industry this year
December 15, 2019
2019: A Year in Review for the Civil Construction Industry

2019 has been a big year for Construction, with negotiations, industrial action, and some major projects on the horizon.
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.
December 10, 2019
Don’t Risk Roundup – Get the Facts on Glyphosate

Each year 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to silica dust.
December 10, 2019
Is your workplace safe from SILICA DUST?

Each year 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to silica dust.
November 14, 2019
Notice of Annual General Meetings

AGMs for AWU WA will be held on Thursday 12th December 2019.
September 25, 2019
A Message from CBUS – Death and Disability Insurance

Does your insurance cover you at work?
August 27, 2019
AWU WA Win: Industrial Magistrates Court Finds Member was Underpaid

The Western Australian Industrial Magistrates Court has found that a part-time employee was paid less than the award.
June 24, 2019
Update: New Initiatives for the AWU & Modest Fee Increase July 2019

At the 2019 National Conference, delegates from across the country met to discuss future initiatives for the union.
June 11, 2019
AWU’s 2nd Appeal Win Against Alcoa

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