Tag: Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
Concerns over manufacturing jobs in Ballarat
Concerns are rising over jobs in Ballarat, following reports train manufacturer Alstom has lost out on a bid to build metropolitan trains.
According to the Illawarra...
Custom Coaches to shed more jobs in Adelaide despite sale to consortium
Just 13 jobs will be retained at Custom Coaches’ Royal Park site in Adelaide following the sale of the troubled bus manufacturer to a...
AMWU urges Government to deliver on pre-election commitment to Australian shipbuilders
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has called on the Government to deliver on its pre-election commitment and provide stability and certainty for the...
Secure Jobs and Industry Future must be the focus for Shipbuilding Decisions
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is responding cautiously to speculation regarding Government considerations over the future of the AWD project and Australian shipbuilding.
“The union has...
Custom Coaches to close up shop in Adelaide
Bus maker Custom Coaches has announced that it will close its South Australian operation in eight weeks.
According to a report by ABC, 75 workers...
AMWU demands further Ausreo talks
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has urged Ausreo’s management to resume negotiations with the 24 workers who were locked out by the company for...
AMWU to intensify shipbuilding campaign to prevent further job loss
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) is pressuring the Abbott Government to ensure that the closure of Forgacs’ dry dock in Brisbane will not...
Confusing food labelling hurts Aussie food growers
A Federal inquiry into country of origin labelling revealed that Australian food growers and producers are taking losses due to confusing food labelling crowding...
AMWU slams Minister Johnston for failing to provide a plan to save shipbuilders’ jobs
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has expressed utter disappointment in Defence Minister The Hon. David Johnston, calling him a liar in the wake...
AMWU calls on Defence Minister not to outsource Australia’s defence capacity
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has expressed concern regarding the speculation that the Abbott Government plans on purchasing “off the shelf” options for...
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Why energy is becoming a strategic asset for manufacturers
Energy is no longer just a cost centre for manufacturers – it is fast becoming a strategic lever for efficiency, resilience and growth.
