THE AUSTRALIAN WORKERS’ UNION
THE BIG ISSUES OF 2025/26 SHIPBUILDING - AUKUS
The AWU is committed to AUKUS, the the Henderson Precinct upgrade and Mogami-class frigate projects. We support the skilled, long term and well-paid union jobs these projects will bring to Western Australia. As the shipbuilding union the AWU will ensure all workers reap the benefits of this project and will work with the State and Federal Governments to ensure it’s delivery. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH In 2022, the AWU and Western Mine Workers’ Alliance (WMWA) called out horrifying behaviour in the FIFO and mining sector and called for systemic change, the industry pledged to do better. Our members, especially those at Gold Fields Australia tell us that not much has changed since 2022 and this simply isn’t good enough . All workers, both women and men deserve to feel safe at work. This isn’t an optics issue, this is a safety issue and we will always hold the mining industry to account when it comes to providing a safe workplace for all mine workers. SILICA DUST KILLS The AWU has and will continue to call on the WA Government to implement Silica Dust Monitoring in WA mine sites to protect our members from deadly silica dust. We’ve successfully banned engineered stone products, and now it’s time we monitor and reduce exposure for our workers in the mining industry too. CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE AWU members working in the Containers for Change scheme have been working incredibly hard recycling cans, containers and bottles - keeping our community clean. Currently workers in the Containers for Change scheme are frequently exposed to broken glass, sharps, excessive noise, repetitive strain injury and traffic while experiencing some of the lowest pay and conditions in WA. The AWU called upon the State Government to introduce an industry-wide agreement and the State Minister has agreed to support our push for better pay and conditions for these workers.
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