Free trade anger rises to top end
Concern is mounting across Australia at the potential jobs impact from the wave of free trade deals, as AMWU members realise that in the future they could be competing for work against imported labour forces on substandard conditions. The union has been hammering the message of the negatives of the China Free Trade Deal around the […]
Defence members declare war over wage insult
AMWU members in Defence have joined an army of Australian public servants revolting against the Abbott Government by voting to take protected industrial action against proposed wage cuts.Talks have broken down with Defence Department bureaucrats, who could do no better than offer a pathetic 3.16 per cent pay rise, over four years, and increased working […]
Labor Leader faces jobs challenge
AMWU delegates have endorsed NSW Labor’s Local Jobs First policy but strongly reminded potential Premier Luke Foley that voters want more specifics and stronger promises on manufacturing projects before election day.AMWU delegates have endorsed NSW Labor’s Local Jobs First policy but strongly reminded potential Premier Luke Foley that voters want more specifics and stronger promises […]
Victoria speeds ahead with new trains, jobs
The AMWU has hailed the Andrews Government’s announcement of 37 extra trains and extensive upgrades to Melbourne’s busiest rail line as a much-needed shot in the arm for manufacturing industry.The decision to include at least 50 per cent local content in the new trains plus four new stations, signaling upgrades and removal of all level […]
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