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about the AWU
Union Services

As a financial member of the Australian Workers Union you will have access to a range of services through the union, as well as via its sponsor organisations, which include Sciaccas Lawyers and Consultants, Sunsuper, AustralianSuper and Members Equity Bank.

As a member of the AWU you will also have access to Union Shopper, where you can access a range of products and services at greatly discounted rates.

Some benefits of financial AWU membership include:

• Job security and protection in the workplace - as a union member you can be assured of decent rights and fair treatment at work. You’ll also have access to support and advice when you need it. Being a union member helps to ensure that you receive your workplace is safe and your receive your full entitlements.
• Better wages and conditions - on average union members earn approximately $125 more per week than non-members.
• Industrial representation - from the union’s trained organisers and industrial staff.
• Union members obtain special discounts and services that add value to your membership, through Union Shopper, Sciaccas Lawyers and Consultants, Members Equity Bank, Australian Super and Sunsuper.
• Free industrial, health and safety and WorkCover advice.
• Legal advice through Sciaccas Lawyers and Consultants - with your first consultation for free.
• Be kept informed of union news - with the monthly journal The Worker’s Monthly and the quarterly magazine The Australian Worker. You’ll also be notified of special events.
• In the event of a financial member’s death the family of an AWU member will receive a mortality benefit of $1500.00.
• As a member of Queensland’s strongest union you will stand shoulder to shoulder with 50,000 other Queenslanders. Being part of a strong union is your best protection in the harsh new industrial environment.