Industry needs to act on FIFO mental health
Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia on the mental health of FIFO workers in WA highlights the need for industry and government to take action.The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union WA Branch (AMWU) State Secretary Steve McCartney said, this research is just more evidence for the State Government to act on all of the […]
BHP Billiton thumbs its nose at Premier
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union WA Branch (AMWU) has called on the Premier of WA to remind mining giant BHP Billiton of its obligation to prioritise WA jobs. BHP Billiton plans to send 24,000 tonnes of structural steel work offshore as part of upgrades to its South Flank Iron Ore project in the Pilbara. […]
AMWU welcomes new Mates in Construction WA CEO
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) congratulates Brad Geatches on his new appointment as Chief Executive Officer of MATES in Construction WA.The suicide prevention charity has been supporting AMWU members for many years by empowering WA workers to look after each other and their mental health. AMWU State Secretary Steve McCartney said the union is […]
Next-gen submarines must be locally built
26 September, 2022 – Australia runs the risk of letting thousands of well-paying, secure manufacturing jobs go to waste if the next generation of submarines is built overseas, the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union has warned.Responding to reports suggesting the US Biden administration is seeking to build Australia’s next nuclear submarines, AMWU South Australia State Secretary and […]
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