Tag: Australian Workers Union
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...
NSW Renewable Energy Sector Board opens manufacturing opportunities
The NSW Government unveiled today the State's first Renewable Energy Sector Board – boosting local job and manufacturing opportunities with stronger renewables commitments.
“We have...
Government allowing deadly asbestos history to repeat on silicosis epidemic
Media Release
The Australian Workers’ Union has accused the Federal Government of bowing to industry pressure by leaving thousands of workers at risk of developing...
Future subs builder signs landmark agreement with Australian unions
Naval Group Australia – a subsidiary of Naval Group – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian unions that outlines the partnership...
Wind farm initiative must be built with Australian steel, AWU says
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has called on the winners of the ACT Government’s wind energy contract auction to commit to using Australian steel...
Workers at Electrolux snub latest pay offer
Electrolux workers have edged closer to industrial action at the Electrolux white goods factory in Orange after rejecting the company’s latest enterprise bargaining agreement...
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Balancing profit and sustainability in supply chains
Priorities in the supply chain are expanding, moving away from cost as the main driver behind purchasing decisions. Now, sustainability and ethical sourcing are grabbing a portion of the spotlight.
