The national secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) Steve Murphy welcomes the passing of the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) Bill.
The AMWU in conjunction with many other trade unions through the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) have been campaigning for this for well over 12 months.
Workers in our energy regions have been pushing for an energy transition authority.
We have been demanding a table where positive decisions are going to be made about the future of our energy regions.
The passing of this legislation not only establishes a table, but gives workers a seat at it.
Now we have confidence that workers in our energy regions will have a say in the kinds of manufacturing jobs and industries that will be established where they live, so they don’t have to move away from the places they love.
The unions are committed to looking after the financial security of workers and their families.
The AMWU urges the NZEA to act urgently.
This will make a big difference to workers, our regions, and our communities.
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