AMWU CALLS FOR FEDERAL INDUSTRIAL MANSLAUGHTER LAWS ON WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY
28 APRIL 2023 – The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is marking International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) by calling for greater powers for union delegates and Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) as well as federal industrial manslaughter laws and more protections for workers exposed to dangerous fumes and chemicals.AMWU National President Andrew Dettmer said: “Today is […]
Local content commitments in offshore wind are key to maximising local jobs
24 October 2023 – The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) welcomes the federal government’s announcement of consultation opening on an offshore wind zone in Bass Strait which includes commitments to local content.With the right settings in place, the development of offshore wind capacity represents a major opportunity to create good, secure jobs in the manufacture of […]
SCOTT MORRISON OWES RHEEM WORKERS AN APOLOGY
APRIL 14, 2022 – Scott Morrison owes workers at Rheem an apology after using them on Monday as the backdrop to his announcement of job creation despite more than 100 of their jobs at the Western Sydney factory being at risk when the company offshores part of its operations, says the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU).When questioned […]
AMWU welcomes government action on engineered stone
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has welcomed the news that state and federal governments will work to ban engineered stone. Silicosis is entirely preventable through safe workplace practises – but many employers would rather put their workers in harm’s way than keep them safe if it means their profits go down. […]
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