Tag: Australian Workers Union
New gas supply deals a win for families, local manufacturing — AWU
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has commended the Albanese government’s new deals with gas companies Woodside and Esso to supply the East Coast with gas, calling it a win for local manufacturing and households in the region.
1 in 2 Australians experience being bullied at work, survey reveals
An exclusive work survey has revealed that one in two Australian workers in industries like manufacturing and mining have experienced bullying, harassment or inappropriate behaviour at work.
Molycop shuts steelmaking facility in Waratah, leaving 250 workers without a job
Two hundred fifty steelmaking jobs have been cut in Waratah after Molycop announced its decision to cease local production and restructure its plant in Newcastle.
AWU to propose critical minerals export tax to foster onshore manufacturing
The Australian Workers’ Union is pushing a resolution that would establish a tax on unprocessed exports of critical minerals at the upcoming ALP National Conference.
Australian Workers’ Union urges gov’t to safeguard workers from fatal silica dust exposure
The Australian Workers’ Union, in a meeting in Canberra today, is urging federal, state, and territory ministers to shield workers from deadly silica dust exposure.
Australian Workers’ Union says new coal caps leave manufacturing industry exposed
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) said the new coal caps passed by the New South Wales Parliament today would leave industry exposed by not capping the price of coal sold to steel, chemical, and cement facilities.
Workers take fight for Portland jobs to Canberra
Media Release
The Committee for Portland welcomes the Australian Workers' Union and Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union's fight for the Federal Government to mandate local manufacturing...
NSW Renewable Energy Sector Board opens manufacturing opportunities
The NSW Government unveiled today the State's first Renewable Energy Sector Board – boosting local job and manufacturing opportunities with stronger renewables commitments.
“We have...
Government allowing deadly asbestos history to repeat on silicosis epidemic
Media Release
The Australian Workers’ Union has accused the Federal Government of bowing to industry pressure by leaving thousands of workers at risk of developing...
Future subs builder signs landmark agreement with Australian unions
Naval Group Australia – a subsidiary of Naval Group – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian unions that outlines the partnership...
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
