Tag: Australian Workers Union
New laws provide expanded protection for workers exposed to silica dust – AWU
Starting 1 September, new legislation in Australia will enhance safety measures for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust across various industries, as reported by the Australian Workers’ Union.
AWU pushes for worker rights amid Qenos Altona site uncertainty
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) is set to engage in discussions with Qenos leaders and administrators to prioritise the interests of workers during the administration process and secure the future of the Altona site.
Fed gov’t’s $200M investment to help cement Australia as global green steel powerhouse –...
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s recently announced $200 million grant to upgrade Australia’s steel industry and noted its significance in cementing the nation’s potential as a global green steel powerhouse.
New gas supply deals a win for families, local manufacturing — AWU
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has commended the Albanese government’s new deals with gas companies Woodside and Esso to supply the East Coast with gas, calling it a win for local manufacturing and households in the region.
1 in 2 Australians experience being bullied at work, survey reveals
An exclusive work survey has revealed that one in two Australian workers in industries like manufacturing and mining have experienced bullying, harassment or inappropriate behaviour at work.
Molycop shuts steelmaking facility in Waratah, leaving 250 workers without a job
Two hundred fifty steelmaking jobs have been cut in Waratah after Molycop announced its decision to cease local production and restructure its plant in Newcastle.
AWU to propose critical minerals export tax to foster onshore manufacturing
The Australian Workers’ Union is pushing a resolution that would establish a tax on unprocessed exports of critical minerals at the upcoming ALP National Conference.
Australian Workers’ Union urges gov’t to safeguard workers from fatal silica dust exposure
The Australian Workers’ Union, in a meeting in Canberra today, is urging federal, state, and territory ministers to shield workers from deadly silica dust exposure.
Australian Workers’ Union says new coal caps leave manufacturing industry exposed
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) said the new coal caps passed by the New South Wales Parliament today would leave industry exposed by not capping the price of coal sold to steel, chemical, and cement facilities.
Workers take fight for Portland jobs to Canberra
Media Release
The Committee for Portland welcomes the Australian Workers' Union and Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union's fight for the Federal Government to mandate local manufacturing...