Creating Manufacturing Skills Queensland
A centre of excellence in the delivery of world-class skills and training in a manufacturing led COVID-19 economic recovery.
More Regional Rail Supply Chain Jobs
Great news for Central Queensland – the Palaszczuk Government will breathe life back into the Rocky Aurizon workshops as a regional supply chain hub for rail manufacturing.
$1 Billion Rail Manufacturing Pipeline for Maryborough
Working together with the Palaszczuk Government we've delivered a $1 billion pipeline of work for Maryborough.
AMWU WIN: LAFHA
The AMWU and ETU have secured another major win for members employed on the Ichthys Project who are receiving a LAFHA in accordance with the EBA.
KSB Pumps Health and Safety Win!
The AMWU recently removed workers from unsafe working conditions, arranged paid medical examinations and devised a safe working procedure for handling chemically treated wooden crates shipped from overseas.
Labour Day Celebrations 2017
The first week in May will see celebrations across Australia for Labour Day.The AMWU urges you to come along and celebrate the great achievements of working people and unions over more than a century. Bring your family and join with other AMWU members for a great day.
Another road-block put up by All Trades Queensland
On Wednesday, All Trades Queensland (ATQ) along with the Queensland Master Builders Association (MBA) and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) filed an appeal in the Federal Court of Australia in relation to this month's earlier decision by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission.
AMWU member named Apprentice of the Year
Janelle Kent is a young woman on a mission. She pursued her dreams of becoming an automotive electrical apprentice and was recently awarded 1st Year Automotive Apprentice of the year by TAFE Gold Coast. The 24 year old showed an early interest in working on cars and trucks with family. "I've been working on cars with dad my whole life, I started when I was just 8 months old and have always loved it." Ms Kent said.
Another Win for All Trades Apprentices!
Yesterday, on 7 February 2017, All Trades Queensland Apprentices had another huge win for their wages and conditions!
Media Release: Workers' legal fightback against Anglo
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) has filed legal proceedings in the Fair Work Commission against Anglo American (Capcoal management) today. The General Protections Application involving dismissal, was filed this afternoon on behalf of workers who were recently made redundant from the German Creek and Lake Lindsay mines.
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