The Australian Unemployed Workers’ Union is an independent and unfunded national volunteer organisation run by the unemployed, for the unemployed.

The AUWU is dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of unemployed workers and pensioners through our national advocacy hotline and campaigning work

Membership is free and open to all.



Announcement – Due to the quickly changing nature of the current COVID-19 crisis, please visit the AUWU Facebook or Twitter pages for updates. Try to limit calls to our Hotline or messages to our Facebook page to allow everyone to get the advice they need. Click here for AUWU media statements.