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Work Health and Safety

WebThe AWU is committed to workplace health and safety (WHS) and constantly works to improve the overall standards of our industries. This includes monitoring hazards such as …

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50% of Australian workers report being bullied on World …

WebAustralian Workers’ Union National Secretary Paul Farrow says the survey results are disturbing. “To see in black and white one in two Australian workers have …

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Leave Entitlements and Holidays

WebANNUAL LEAVE. Full-time and part-time workers are entitled to a minimum of 4 weeks of paid annual leave for every 12 months of continuous service. Shift workers are entitled to …

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Health and Safety Representatives

WebTerm of Office for a Health and Safety Representative. HSRs are elected for a three year term and are entitled to attend 10 days training over the three years at an Approved …

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Queensland Health EB11 Bargaining

WebAWU Members Operational Services | Queensland Health EB11 Bargaining. Workplace safety and addressing work-caused mental health were the main items on …

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Who can join the AWU

WebThe AWU can represent workers in a large variety of industries. The following list is a guide to the industries our union can represent and includes people employed in connection …

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Professional Indemnity for Nurses

WebMembers can use this Policy if reasonable attempts to obtain Indemnity from their Employer, a Hospital, an Area Health Service, a Government Scheme or another Policy of …

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KILLS THE PROBLEM

WebSILICA DUST KILLS Each year around 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica (silica) dust at work. When breathed in, silica dust is small …

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Queensland Health Agreements OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

WebIn long overdue news for Queensland Health Operational Staff, the new EB10 and HPDO Agreements have been officially certified by the Queensland Industrial Relations …

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AWU leads push for paid menstrual, menopausal leave

WebThe Australian Workers’ Union is leading the charge in a campaign for paid menstrual and menopause leave, with current leave entitlements falling way short of …

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