LOCAL MANUFACTURING MUST BE PRIORITISED AS OFFSHORE WIND EXPANDS
25 August 2023 – The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) welcomes the federal government’s announcement on the opening of consultation on the Illawarra offshore wind zone and calls for the prioritisation of local workers and manufacturers on future projects.The development of offshore wind capacity is key as Australia continues to move away from coal-fired power […]
SAFE WORK KICKS CAN DOWN THE ROAD AND LEAVES WELDERS EXPOSED
8 June 2023 – Workers exposed to welding fumes have today been let down by a Safe Work Australia (SWA) decision to kick the can down the road on lowering the limit for exposure.The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU), representing thousands of welders, boilermakers and fitters who are exposed to welding fumes, has been calling for the […]
AMWU LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO LOWER WELDING FUMES EXPOSURE LIMIT
5 June 2023 – The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is launching a new campaign to lower the limit for welding fumes exposure in Australian workplaces as well as a new exposure register to support workers who develop illnesses.Australia’s current workplace exposure standard for welding fumes sets the limit at 5 mg/m3, significantly higher than elsewhere […]
AMWU CALLS FOR FEDERAL INDUSTRIAL MANSLAUGHTER LAWS ON WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY
28 APRIL 2023 – The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is marking International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) by calling for greater powers for union delegates and Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) as well as federal industrial manslaughter laws and more protections for workers exposed to dangerous fumes and chemicals.AMWU National President Andrew Dettmer said: “Today is […]
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