When you have a Government who spends years cutting, privatising, and outsourcing, it's always the people most in need who are hurt the most

It should never have taken a pandemic to recognise that workers in hospitals, aged care homes, disability care, supermarkets, and factories are absolutely essential to keep Queensland running. We can’t ever forget it again.

AWU QLD Branch Secretary Steve Baker slams QLD Premier's decision to unilaterally announce a public sector wage freeze without any consultation or discussion. These are frontline health workers are right now are working to keep the community safe: bit.ly/39NdZ49 #qldpol

Premier @AnnastaciaMP's own union AWU QLD & NT Branch has accused her of "seling out" frontline hospital workers in the midst of the pandemic, by denying them a promised bonus and pay rise, already paid in recent weeks to bureaucrats #qldpol The Australian theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…

More than 1000 AWU members have signed a petition in less than a week urging Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to reverse the pay rise freeze for public servants #qldpol couriermail.com.au/news/queenslan…

It's never been more important to respect our carers.

If we want to rebuild our economy the right way, we need to support local jobs, support local industry, and support local communities.

News today that charges have been laid against Ardent Leisure for the tragic deaths of Cindy Low, Kate Goodchild, Luke Dorsett and Roozi Araghi sends a powerful message that worker safety is too important not to take seriously. Full statement: awu.net.au/qld/news/2020/…

As the union representing Youth Detention staff, the AWU is taking urgent steps to keep our members safe following yesterdays COVID-19 diagnosis. awu.net.au/qld/news/2020/…

Aged care workers are looking out for some of our most vulnerable community members - they deserve more support than they’re getting.

Dr. Anthony Lynham has been a champion of Queensland workers and is one of the best friends AWU members have. A parliament without him is a loss for Queensland. Thanks and best wishes Dr Anthony Lynham

Today’s announcement locking in the future of the Mount Isa Mines Copper Smelter is a massive win for local Queensland AWU members, helping to protect hundreds of jobs: awu.net.au/qld/news/2020/…

We know several thousand frontline health workers who disagree.

While Christmas is getting closer, AWU members in supermarkets & shops, hospitals, aged care homes, and other workplaces right across Queensland are still doing their bit for the community during a difficult time. Remember - all workers deserve respect!