The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU), along with allied unions, released a joint report on November 8, outlining how workers previously employed by the fossil fuel industries can be redeployed
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Multi-sector conference identifies priorities for Industry 4.0
The first Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing Forum Conference, held on August 7, identified the priorities for industry in transitioning to Industry 4.0.
The first priority that representatives from business,
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Manufacturing union says manufacturers need help to transition from coal
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has called for federal and state governments hand over sovereign land and give tax concessions to manufacturers to help them transition away from coal
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Parmalat relationship with workers worsens
Milk producer Parmalat’s relationship with its workers has soured over a new enterprise bargaining agreement, as it announced the permanent closure of its Ecucha dairy processing plant, according to
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End of the line for Holden in October
Holden has confirmed October 20 as its closure date, over three years after revealing plans to cease Australian production, carmaker. Workers at its Elizabeth assembly plant in Adelaide’s north were
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ASC workers protest outside Pyne’s office over enterprise bargaining
Shipbuilding workers at ASC have started a two-day protest outside of the Adelaide office of defence industry minister Chris Pyne, demanding Pyne intervene in enterprise bargaining agreement negotiations.
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McCain Wendouree industrial dispute continues
An industrial dispute at McCain’s Wendouree site will continue into next week, with workers voting to reject a new enterprise bargaining agreement today.
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Labor pushes for IR inquiry as unions rally against CUB
The Opposition, in the backdrop of yesterday’s Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) protest, is pushing for a Senate inquiry into the use of legal loopholes to cut workers’ pay and conditions.
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EDITOR’S OPINION: Baird government stabs local manufacturers in the back
Yesterday’s shocking announcement by the NSW Coalition government that a $2.3 billion contract for 500 intercity train carriages has been awarded to a multinational (mainly South Korean) consortium including UGL, Hyundai Rotem and Mitsubishi Electric Australia was met with a wave of outrage and derision across the state and Internet.
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Benefit of subs contract to Whyalla unclear
Adelaide workers demanding local submarine, boat contracts
About 100 workers assembled in Adelaide on Saturday, demanding that the government build the next 12 submarines and patrol boats in the city or see 1,400 job losses.
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Queensland Nickel workers remain in limbo
The future hangs in the balance for 550 Queensland Nickel employees, due to have their contracts terminated at 5pm this afternoon.
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AMWU pushing for reform of labour hire industry
The AMWU will this week tell the Victorian Inquiry into the Labour Hire Industry, which is being held in Melbourne, that the sector requires more regulation to protect workers’ rights.
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AMWU to hold submarines rally in Adelaide
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union is set to hold a rally in Adelaide today, demanding a local build of Australia’s next generation submarines.
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Dandenong Aspen Pharmaceuticals workers strike over pay
Workers at Dandenong South’s Aspen Pharmaceuticals continued to strike over the weekend over revised pay and conditions affecting over half the factory’s workforce.
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China free trade deal hurts local jobs: AMWU
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has begun a campaign, claiming that the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement will hurt Australian employment.
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270 jobs to go at Elizabeth as Holden reduces output by 50 cars a day
General Motors Holden will remove 270 positions from its Elizabeth factory production line as it decreases the number of vehicles made each day.
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Over 1,000 Newcastle workers to march, demanding more manufacturing contracts
Over 1,000 train and ship manufacturers are expected to march in Newcastle today, pushing for NSW government contracts in the Hunter region.
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Auto assistance backflip driven by threat of “politically inconvenient” election-year job losses
Yesterday’s auto funding announcement has been met with skepticism.
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Submarine protest – ASC workers send canoe to Defence Minister
Western Australian employees of ship builder ASC yesterday sent a canoe to the electorate office of Defence Minister David Johnston.
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