Portland jobs secured at Alcoa
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) welcomed today’s announcement that the future of the Alcoa plant and its workforce will be secured for at least another four years, after the Andrews Labor Government intervened to reach a breakthrough agreement with the company.AMWU Acting State Secretary Craig Kelly said the announcement was of great relief to […]
Viva Campaign Putting Local Jobs First in Geelong
Local workers who have been overlooked for jobs at the Viva Energy construction site in Geelong have reason for hope after an explosive 7.30 Report Investigation provided a massive boost to the ongoing campaign for local jobs at the Geelong Oil Refinery.The Viva Geelong Campaign for Local Jobs was created early in 2016 following attempts […]
Member Donation: Paul Springer
MEET PAUL SPRINGER, A LONG TIME MEMBER, A FORMER DELEGATE, STAUNCH ACTIVIST, AND CURRENT STATE COUNCILLOR.Due to a serious illness, Paul has been off the tools and unable to work for the past two years. As we speak, Paul is receiving life-saving treatment, meaning he is still a long way off from returning to back to the […]
Campaign 2017
The AMWU will be launching an exciting industry-wide bargaining campaign for the Victorian Metal Industry in 2017.Campaign 2017 will leverage our collective strength around the state to achieve gains for members in the workplace, to secure local jobs on Victorian Government procurement projects, and stop any attacks on workers’ rights, wages or conditions. Many Metals […]
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