Ford Australia’s decision to cease automotive manufacturing in Australia on October 31, 2016 was prompted by new emission standards which will come into effect the following day.
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Unionised Forgacs workers on strike again
Another round of industrial action by the AMWU is underway at Forgacs, with workers meeting today at Hexham and striking over the company’s wage offer.
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Victoria Carpets factory closure to cause job losses
The Victoria Carpets factory in Castlemaine, Victoria will close by the end of the month and twenty one employees will lose their jobs.
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SA Premier promises $27m for job growth
SA Premier Jay Weatherill has announced that Thursday’s budget will offer an extra $27 million over two years for the state’s Skills for all program.
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Manufacturers are optimistic – economist
Despite the talk of a two-speed economy and recent job cuts, economist Tim Harcourt says manufacturing has a future in Australia.
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Redundant Ford workers likely to get $100,000 each
The Ford workers who lose their jobs when the car manufacturer ceases production in Australia in 2016 are likely to receive an average of $100,000 each in redundancy and other entitlements.
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Vic Labor would boost Ford assistance package
A future Victorian Labor government would provide Ford workers a $30 million assistance package to equip them for new jobs when the company closes its car plants in 2016.
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Union concerned Gippsland manufacturing under pressure
Unions are concerned about further job losses in Gippsland’s manufacturing sector, following recent job losses announced in Victoria.
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Ford confirms Australian plant closures
Ford Australia will stop all automotive manufacturing in Australia by October 2016. As a result, 1,200 workers will lose their jobs.
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Ford Accelerates Australian Business Transformation
Ford Motor Company is transforming its business operations in Australia to provide customers with even more new products, and improved sales and service, while creating a more efficient and profitable business structure.
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Media report that Ford will shut Broadmeadows car factory, Geelong engine plant
Ford Australia is planning to end car production in Australia. It is expected that the company will announce the closure of its Broadmeadows car factory and its Geelong engine plant.
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Manufacturing gender gap widens in the US
The recovery of the US manufacturing sector has not been felt by the entire American population. There is a gender in-balance as most new jobs in the sector are going to men.
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GippsAreo to cut 40 jobs
GippsAreo, the Victorian aircraft manufacturer based in Traralgon, is to cut 40 jobs. The company has previously received millions of dollars in State and Federal Government funding to upgrade its facilities.
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Swan promises $1 billion plan for Australian jobs
The government has announced a $1 billion Plan for Australian Jobs which includes the setting up of 10 Industry Innovation precincts around the country.
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More good signs for UK manufacturing
A manufacturing industry survey has revealed that Britain is increasingly seen as a place to source high-tech components and seek future profits.
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Deficit unimportant, federal budget should protect manufacturers: ACTU
The Australian Council of Trade Unions has said that the federal budget, to be delivered tonight, should invest in manufacturing and protect Australian jobs.
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Workers in QLD clothing manufacturing get $50,000 in back-pay
More than 80 workers in Queensland’s clothing manufacturing industry have received back-pay totalling $50,500.
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Survey shows manufacturers lead decline in spending
Australian businesses are forecast to spend less money as the year moves on, with manufacturers leading the trend, a new survey has found.
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Workers say manufacturing tops productivity
Manufacturing is one of the most productive industry sectors in Australia. When it comes to productivity, it comes second behind health and social services.
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UK manufacturing starts to rebound
The UK recorded a PMI of 49.8 in April. The economy grew by 0.3 per cent and analysts hope that there will be a strong second quarter.
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