The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) today honours Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil following the announcement of their intention to stand aside from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).
The AMWU acknowledges their extraordinary service, unwavering strength, and lasting legacy of delivered results for manufacturing workers and working people across Australia.
The AMWU commends their uncompromising grit, fierce leadership, and the hard-fought victories they delivered for manufacturing workers and working families across Australia.
They never backed down from a fight. Under their leadership, our movement grew tougher, larger, and more united. They stood shoulder to shoulder with union members to deliver safer job sites, better pay, and landmark workplace rights.
Quotes attributable to AMWU National Secretary Steve Murphy:
"Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil have been absolute powerhouses for working people. They took on the tough fights, stood their ground, and left our movement far stronger and ready to win."
"The ACTU belongs to every worker who stands up for their rights on the job. Sally and Michele have built a rock-solid foundation and collectively the union movement has the depth, unity and discipline to carry that fight forward.”