July 31, 2024
Why Family-Friendly Hours Matter Balancing work and family life is challenging in male-dominated industries like construction and manufacturing. Workers with caring responsibilities often struggle with rigid schedules. Family-friendly shifts offer a flexible solution, including adjustable start and end times, staggered hours, and part-time options, helping workers manage their personal and professional responsibilities more effectively.
January 17, 2023
From 7 am tomorrow, 40 members of The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) will down tools, and plant operations will grind to a halt for 24 hours as EBA negotiations with Visy falter.
November 29, 2022
In line with its principles, values and history for peace, justice, human rights, equality, and opposition to oppression wherever and whenever it occurs, the Victoria Branch of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) on this, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Reaffirms its support and solidarity with the just struggle of the Palestinian people for a free, sovereign, and independent state.
November 02, 2022
FULL-TIME CLERICAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST CARLTON VICTORIA The AMWU represents members in a wide range of manufacturing industries including food and confectionery; metal and engineering; printing, design, and packaging; technical, supervisory, and administrative; and vehicle building, service and repair. We are seeking an enthusiastic person, who cares about the quality of their work and the service they provide to their colleagues and the Unions Members. The main duties of this position will be Reception and Switchboard duties but not limited to and will include other duties when appropriate, data entry, updating data base, coordinating counter sales, liaising with couriers and assisting with large mail outs. The successful candidate will also work closely with other departments and undertake cross training which will enable them to assume a range of tasks and functions across the broader union. A commitment to Trade Unionism is essential Salary is commensurate with experience. Should you wish to apply for the position, please forward an application marked to the attention of the Victorian Administrative Officer at the above address by close of business on Wednesday November 9, 2022 Applications can be emailed to [email protected]
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