Tag: Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
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,...
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...
Government delay in rolling stock orders could cripple Victoria’s rail industry
Victoria’s rail manufacturers have warned that job losses are imminent if the Andrews Government doesn’t deliver on its last year’s promise to secure a...
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...
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 Â
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...
AGC axes 170 jobs, warns of further layoffs
Steel fabricator AGC has axed 170 fabrication workers on the Kwinana industrial strip as construction of Australia’s biggest resources project winds down, reports Perth...
AMWU turns up the pressure on Minister David Johnston over broken election promise   Â
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has continued to push the Coalition Government to commit to building the country’s future submarine fleet and the...
Holden workers agree to redundancy payout but should find new jobs as soon as...
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) State Secretary John Camillo has urged Holden workers that have already found an alternative full-time employment to immediately transfer...
