Nuclear is a dangerous distraction, Dutton pushing for a climate culture war that nobody wants
19 June 2024 – The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) condemns the Coalition’s nuclear election commitment as a dangerous distraction in our commitment to decarbonise our economy.Today’s announcement by the Coalition proposed seven nuclear power sites covering five states across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Communities such as the Hunter […]
Tassie dairy workers call for Canadian intervention as stoush over mainland wage disparity continues
6 June 2024 – Tasmanian trade unions are appealing to the head of Canadian cheese manufacturer Saputo Dairy to resolve a wage disparity experienced by the maintenance crew at the processor’s Burnie site in North-West Tasmania.Workers have been exercising their right to protected industrial action having rejected the latest offer by the multinational company during […]
AMWU JOINS GLOBAL CALLS FOR ALTRAD TO SUPPORT ASBESTOS VICTIMS
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) supports the global campaign by the Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum UK (AVSGF) to pressure global industrial services giant Altrad to contribute funding for cancer research on this year’s Action Mesothelioma Day. Altrad is the parent company of Cape Pty Ltd, which was one of the biggest manufacturers of […]
AMWU WELCOMES PASSING OF NET ZERO ECONOMY AUTHORITY LEGISLATION
The national secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) Steve Murphy welcomes the passing of the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) Bill.The AMWU in conjunction with many other trade unions through the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) have been campaigning for this for well over 12 months. Workers in our energy regions have […]
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