Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union

 

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February 11, 2015

Time for South Australian Liberals to Commit to Ship Jobs

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has called on South Australian Liberals to sign the union’s shipbuilding pledge to support Australian shipbuilding jobs.

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February 10, 2015

Abbott’s Submarine Promise Doesn’t Guarantee an Australian Build

The AMWU has joined industry and South Australian politicians to warn that the Prime Minister’s promise won’t necessarily lead to submarines being built in Australia, nor a rescue of Australian jobs.

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February 08, 2015

Shipbuilding Jobs too important to be a Leadership Bargaining Chip

As Tony Abbott's leadership is under pressure, the AMWU is calling on Liberal politicians to stop treating shipbuilding jobs simply as a leadership bargaining chip.

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February 02, 2015

British Ship Talks Must Deliver Australian Jobs

The AMWU has called on Defence Minister Kevin Andrews to ensure that any agreement with the British on naval procurement delivers Australian jobs.

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January 21, 2015

World Economic Forum recognizes the role of trade unions in tackling economic inequality

As the World Economic Forum (WEF) officially opens today in Geneva, its 14 point plan to tackle economic inequality specifically recognises the role of trade unions. 

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January 08, 2015

Time for all parties to focus on secure jobs for Queenslanders

The AMWU has called on all political parties to focus on jobs and secure employment for Queenslanders, as mining company BMA puts more jobs in the lurch. 

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