Tag: AMWU
Government’s claims over shipyards’ productivity concerns not justified, Unions say
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has urged Defence Minister Kevin Andrews to make the crucial decision to build Australia’s future submarines in Adelaide,...
New trains order will boost Victorian manufacturing, says AMWU
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has welcomed the Andrews Government’s announcement for the purchase of 37 new trains and extensive upgrades to Melbourne’s...
RET impasse hurting Australia’s industry
The political stalemate over the passing of the renewable energy target (RET) is hurting the competitiveness and confidence of Australia’s trade exposed industries, said...
Sweden out of contention for Australia’s A$50bn submarine project
The list of potential partners for the A$50 billion Australian submarine project has shrunk to three contenders after Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced on...
Sweet outcome in bitter Darrell Lea dispute
Six former Darell Lea workers have won the legal battle against their former employer, with the confectionary company agreeing to pay them redundancy entitlement...
SA shipyard workers pressure Government to fulfil submarine promise
South Australian shipyard workers have flown to Canberra to warn the Government against breaking its election promise to build Australian submarines in Adelaide.
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AMWU announces support for members at Ernest Hillier and Betta Foods
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) has announced that it will provide all the necessary support for its members at the two companies placed...
Simplot employees end year-long wage dispute
Food processor Simplot and its employees have reached an agreement for a 6% wage increase over the next three years to finally settle the...
Williamstown shipyard workers uncertain over future
Workers at the Williamstown naval shipyards fear that there will be massive job losses when work at the shipyard dries up in the next...
Leaked expert report reveals: Valley of Death will become reality in 2015
With the demise of the automotive industry, Australia can’t afford to turn its back on an industry that can secure jobs and deliver projects...
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Sydney to spotlight the latest in manufacturing at AMW 2024
With the Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) 2024 fast approaching, Sydney is set to become the epicentre of groundbreaking innovations in the advanced manufacturing sector.
