Administrators at the Whyalla Steelworks have commended the efforts of AWU members, who have kept the plant running despite a complete lack of maintenance or investment in the facility. One month on, the dire state of the steelworks is becoming clear to administrators, who are taking efforts to turn things around. Nearly 100 workers are […]
Check out some snaps from the State and Federal Governments’ announcement last Thursday of a $2.4B funding package to secure the future of the Whyalla Steelworks! AWU members spoke to PM Anthony Albanese and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas about what this massive investment will mean for them and their families. This is a critical lifeline […]
Whyalla Update
The State and Federal Labor governments are stepping up where it’s needed to secure the future of Whyalla and protect tens of thousands of jobs. After years of uncertainty and shambolic mismanagement under GFG, the joint $2.4 billion rescue package means our members can get back to work making steel for Australia and the world. […]
Whyalla Announcement
February 20th’s announcement is huge for the workers of Whyalla steelworks, their families, the community and Australia’s steel industry. The AWU commends the Prime Minister, South Australian Premier and State and Federal Ministers for their decisive action to save Whyalla after years of uncertainty. Workers should never have been sweating on shutdowns and closures as […]
Administration of the Whyalla Steelworks
The SA Government’s administration of the Whyalla steelworks provides a plan for the future, after years of financial mismanagement and uncertainty by GFG Group. Our sovereign capability hinges on our ability to make our own steel – to lose our largest steelworks would be catastrophic. Right now, our priority is to secure the future for […]
Election Notice
The Australian Workers’ Union South Australian Branch Election Notice E2024/163 E2024-163 AWU SA – Election Notice