Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union

 

Manufacturing Matters - October/November 2016

All the latest WA AMWU news in the October/November '16 issue of Manufacturing Matters. Click below to download.

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  • Call for action on FIFO suicides - Unions and FIFO families continue fight for shorter rosters, better communication and camp freedom
  • 500 Alcoa members stop work for job security
  • RAC Patrols fix up solid new agreement
  • Why Griffin Coal needs Collie by Mick Murray MLA
  • ALS member unity wins against hardline employer lockout tactics
  • Sunday Times amalgamation with West sees workers and media diversity the big losers
  • Welding challenge highlights new trade skills app
  • And more! Click here to download (2.1MB).

If you want printed copies for your workplace, just email WA Media Officer Tom Palmer at [email protected] or call 9223 0800.

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