Concern over compliance of permits
The Victorian Building Authority has determined that individual construction workers are solely liable for compliance of building works with permits issued to their employer, contractor or builder. The conviction of subcontractor Johnathan Westmoreland over the Swanston Street wall collapse that killed three young people will have ramifications for the entire construction industry, the Building Industry […]
Welders to receive skills and jobs boost from new AMWU initiative
Welders to receive skills & jobs boost from new AMWU initiative The union’s welding campaign has entered an exciting and critical new phase, as we prepare to launch a welding testing centre to help unemployed metalworkers receive welding accreditation to help boost their job prospects. The union will shortly be launching the pilot welding testing […]
Vic Rail Win!
AMWU members win big in this year’s State Budget Victorian members who campaigned relentlessly for local content and local jobs in last year’s State Election are reaping the rewards of their labour, with big project funding announcements in this year’s State Budget that will grow industries and employ thousands of new workers across AMWU industries. […]
Damian’s mates dig deep for brain cancer
AMWU members have been doing all they can to help their union mate Damian Ferguson beat cancer. Damian’s workmates on the Inpex Ichthys Offshore Oil and Gas Project, off the coast of north-west Australia have been taking up a collection to assist with the research and treatment of Damian’s brain tumour, which was diagnosed two […]
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