Rock of ages tribute to AMWU loyalist
This week’s International Workers’ Memorial Day was solemn for our members who joined ceremonies remembering people killed or harmed at work.And the day ended with a heartfelt AMWU tribute for a lost comrade and devoted family man as the sun went down over Sumsion Gardens in Wodonga. About 60 family and comrades of former delegate […]
Shipbuilders kick goals at AFL derby
Shipbuilding was the winner last weekend when AMWU members in Perth handed out thousands of leaflets to AFL supporters outside Subiaco Oval before the big Eagles versus Dockers derby. AMWU shipbuilding members were on hand a few hours before match time and the fans couldn’t miss the “Save Shipbuilding Jobs” banner as they made their way […]
Comcare changes inflict maximum pain
Jane* is hoping that the AMWU can defeat major Abbott Government changes to the federal Comcare scheme to spare other injured workers from the ordeal she is being put through.The AMWU public service member faces being cut off most of her Comcare benefit for a permanent, degenerative illness of her nervous system. She needs regular […]
Fresh pay deal a filling meal
Australians’ appetite for fresh, gourmet-style pasta meals has played well for AMWU members who are enjoying a new union agreement on the back of solid growth at a Melbourne food manufacturer. The 14 maintenance workers at General Mills’ who service the machines pumping out delicious pasta meals will be tucking into pay rises of 10.25 per […]
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