The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has thrown its support behind a reported plan for the government to secure gas from east coast producers and make it available at lower prices for manufacturers,
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Industry calls for continued manufacturing during COVID-19
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) and Ai Group have united to call for continued domestic manufacturing to support households, business, community organisations and health providers.
In a joint statement,
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Alcoa Portland will need assistance to stay open, says AWU
The Alcoa aluminium smelter at Portland will need government assistance to keep operating, the Australian Workers Union has said.
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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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Union slams Government for buying imported cars
The Australian Workers Union says a Government Department's decision to buy foreign-made cars is a “slap in the face” to manufacturing workers.
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AWU targets BHP refinery
The Australian Workers Union is attempting to force BHP Billiton back into collective bargaining negotiations for workers at the Worsley aluminium plant in WA.
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Brumby review calls for tougher anti-dumping laws
Australia is under-performing when it comes to preventing dumping from importers, according to the Brumby Anti-Dumping Review.
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AWU: PM’s taskforce report “50 Shades of Metallic Grey”
Paul Howes, the national secretary of the AWU, has written that the manufacturing industry is under strain but is worth saving, and that the Report of the Non-Government Members of the Prime Minister’s Manufacturing Taskforce has several positive recommendations.
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