AWU - Australian Workers Union

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Q	Why do I need to be a member of the A.W.U.?
A	You need to be a member of the A.W.U. because it is one of the largest unions in Australia with membership well in excess of 150,000 and it has strength by shear weight of numbers.

Q	How do I go about joining the A.W.U.?
A	Its quite simple really, just click on membership and complete our form or phone the office and an Official will be available to assist you. 49 67 1155 or free call 1800 649 696

Q	When I join what are the costs to me as a member?
A	It costs as little as $8 per week for adult members and is fully tax deductable

Q	What do I get for my $8 per week besides a tax deductible item?
A	You become a member of as previous mentioned union that is extremely large and therefore has the capacity to be influential in issues that can effect the lives of every day Australians either politically, socially or industrially. The A.W.U. is located in every state and territory in Australia and is easily accessible unlike other smaller organisations The A.W.U. offers members the opportunity to be heard and to have an input into decision making activities at their workplace. The union is also able to supply to you expert advice on industrial matters that affect your particular industry. Politics is also an area that the A.W.U. has extreme influence particularly with the Australian Labor Party. The Union offers members expert legal advice through its solicitors on the basis that workers' compensation claims are at no cost to the member and private matters at a reduced rate with the first advice absolutely free of charge. As previously mentioned the A.W.U. is a large and very experienced organisation nationally and at the local level and is considered by business and governments to be a moderate right wing organisation that is extremely expert and efficient in all matters it becomes involved in.