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February 11, 2022
Why the Workers at Seven West Media are standing up for their rights, and why you should care - JOHN FALZON
April 17, 2020
State Secretary Steve McCartney spoke out for stood-down workers on UCJV, calling on the big companies to do more for the people who make their profits. AMWU stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at UCJV and condemning Woodside for their actions. Please call or email the AMWU office on 9223 0800 or [email protected] to update your status. Senator Pratt, who is an AMWU member herself, has offered her office to help all AMWU members who need to apply for any government support. Call her office on 9277 1502 or email [email protected] for assistance, and make sure to tell them you’re a member. And as always, call AMWU Care for confidential counselling on 1800 206 316. See below for the full West Australian article
April 09, 2020
The AMWU fought hard to get the mental health code of practice in place. We're not going to see it thrown out during a crisis when our members are already facing more stress. AMWU State Secretary will speak out for FIFO workers whose rosters are being affected by COVID. A pandemic is not an excuse to throw our rights away. Full text from article below.
December 10, 2019
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has welcomed the signing of a historic contract, which will deliver the biggest order of railcars to be manufactured in WA.
August 14, 2018
Tenders released by BHP Billiton have confirmed up to 20,000 tonnes of manufacturing and fabrication work for its South Flank Iron Ore project in the Pilbara has been awarded to a Chinese based company.
July 27, 2018
The AMWU has written an open letter to BHP Biliton CEO Andrew Mackenzie seeking answers, after it came to light that BHP plans to send 20,000 tonnes of structural steel work offshore as part of upgrades to its South Flank Iron Ore Project.
July 05, 2018
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) congratulates Brad Geatches on his new appointment as Chief Executive Officer of MATES in Construction WA.
June 08, 2018
Dozens of members from the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union WA Branch (AMWU) have joined the CFMEU Mining & Energy Division WA District this morning to rally against the shut out of Collie workers from the Powering the Future of WA conference.
May 17, 2018
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union WA Branch (AMWU) has called on the Premier of WA to remind mining giant BHP Billiton of its obligation to prioritise WA jobs.
May 15, 2018
Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia on the mental health of FIFO workers in WA highlights the need for industry and government to take action.
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