Ian Drake: A lifetime of unionism
Tasmanian Branch President Ian “Edna” Drake has dedicated his life to the cause of the worker. This week the AMWU has celebrated Ian’s service at a special dinner and ceremony for him at his home in the north of Tasmania.“Edna” as he is affectionately known by all AMWU members in Tasmania joined the union as […]
New Mega agreement
In early 2015, the Workers of Nu-Mega Ingredients, a producer of fish oils located in Altona North, made contact with the AMWU and hinted that they might want to join the union. It’s a small, tightknit crew of workers who decided to meet with their local AMWU organiser after work one Friday. They had a […]
Fair pay for bigger job – Jeremy’s Loving it
He’s one person, in one workplace, in one city but Jeremy Coubrough is happy to be among thousands of AMWU members whose union came through when he needed it.Mr Coubrough was in that situation when the boss suddenly asked him to take on a bigger job on top of normal tasks, a challenge and a […]
Abbott runs from Hunter ship workers
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has failed to face up to protesting Forgacs shipbuilders during a visit to the NSW Hunter region, where workers are already losing jobs. Mr Abbott opted to fly into RAAF Williamtown to announce a $274 million upgrade to the base, the week after Forgacs said it would lose 160 jobs due to […]
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