Rock of ages tribute to AMWU loyalist
This week’s International Workers’ Memorial Day was solemn for our members who joined ceremonies remembering people killed or harmed at work.And the day ended with a heartfelt AMWU tribute for a lost comrade and devoted family man as the sun went down over Sumsion Gardens in Wodonga. About 60 family and comrades of former delegate […]
CUB out of bounds at Grand Final BBQs
The number of people enjoying Grand Final barbecues this weekend without the tainted taste of CUB beer looks set to exceed the crowds filling the stadiums at both the AFL and NRL deciders.On GF eve, over 8000 supporters have registered their CUB-free barbecues on the Australian Unions website, as a show of solidarity with 55 […]
Half baked labelling leaves food consumers guessing
New food labelling unveiled by the Federal Government is a step forward but still falls short of giving consumers sufficient product information to be fully confident about where their food comes from. AMWU National Food Secretary Tom Hale welcomed the clearer definitions of products made in Australia and a gold bar chart identifying the proportion of […]
Orora workers bag extra jobs
A major paper sack manufacturer in Melbourne is set to expand and hire extra workers after the dedication of AMWU members helped the firm win a new multi-million dollar export contract.Orora St Regis Bates could boost its workforce by at least 21 jobs when it installs a new multi-wall production line next year. Its 69 […]
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