Andrews’ conversion a fake without ship contracts
A belated epiphany from the embattled Abbott Government on the need for a continuous local building program for Australian navy ships is welcome but needs more than rhetoric to rescue the industry. Defence Minister Kevin Andrews (left) finally bowed to political, strategic and economic reality this week when he recognised the truth in the AMWU’s […]
Members’ plea to senators on windtowers
Workers at engineering firm Keppel Prince have told a Senate committee that they fear the Federal Government’s delay in setting a realistic Renewable Energy Target risks finishing off the nation’s main wind tower manufacturer.AMWU member David Mills gave evidence that the remaining workers at Keppel Prince were living day to day with the uncertainty haunting […]
Victoria speeds ahead with new trains, jobs
The AMWU has hailed the Andrews Government’s announcement of 37 extra trains and extensive upgrades to Melbourne’s busiest rail line as a much-needed shot in the arm for manufacturing industry.The decision to include at least 50 per cent local content in the new trains plus four new stations, signaling upgrades and removal of all level […]
Vanessa and Heidi show the way in NSW leadership
Two of our newly elected officials in key NSW leadership roles have taken up the challenge in the food and print divisions, just as workers mark International Women’s Day. Two of our newly elected officials in key NSW leadership roles have taken up the challenge in the food and print divisions, just as workers mark International […]
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