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30 July 2009
The AWU stands up for its members' rights every day - whether it be in the workplace or in the wider world.
We are keen for our members to understand their rights, and to join our campaigns to enforce those rights.
Here is just some of what we are up to:
Industrial
National Employment Standard
To view the Federal Governments National Employnment Standards click here
Construction Industry Site Allowances
Effective from 1 October 2009, Site Allowances for the Construction Industry increased by 2.8%. Click here to view all the Allowances.
Drug and Alcohol Policy Guideline
We have developed the following Guideline as a starting point as to the matters that should be incorporated in a site-specific drug and alcohol policy.
Workplace Alcohol and Drug Testing - New Legal Ruling
To view the document click here
Political
Victorian Manufacturing Policy
The AWU proposed improvements to Government procurement policy and industry assistance in its submission to the Victorian Parliament's Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Inquiry into Manufacturing.
Workers' Compensation Review
The AWU argued for Victoria's Workers' Compensation laws to be made fairer for injured workers in this submission to the Review which was chaired by David Hanks QC.
OHS
Heat Stress Policy Guidelines - Download Document here
Click above to find out what kind of support is available from the AWU for members facing the uncertain times of redundancy.
WorkCover
Click hereAWU_UnionAlert_HanksReview_2010 to see information about the changes to Workers Compensation
Click above to find out information regarding WorkCover
All electoral matter is authorised by Cesar Melhem, Branch Secretary