Strong manufacturing sector crucial to ensure stable jobs for the future Wednesday 21 June, 2017 The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work’s released “Manufacturing: A Moment of Opportunity” today, coinciding with the National Manufacturing Summit. The report and the summit have highlighted a sector that despite being shunned by government is showing strong signs…
ACTU media release: Turnbull votes for crushing penalty rate cuts, turns back on working people Wednesday 21 June, 2017 Statement from Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) President Ged Kearney: The Turnbull Government’s decision to vote against proposed legislation to stop the penalty rate cuts is another failure to stand up for Australian working…
Finkel review: Turnbull must stand up to extreme right to deliver certainty for business, power workers and consumers MEDIA RELEASE: Friday 9 June, 2017 Energy workers are closely reviewing the recommendations of Australia’s Chief Scientist into the future of the National Electricity Market to ensure that not only is energy security addressed, but that a…
Commitment to Paris crucial for ensuring a Just Transition for workers ACTU media release, Friday June 2, 2017 Enduring commitment to the Paris Agreement from the Australian Government is critical to ensuring Australia plays it part in addressing climate change alongside ensuring a Just Transition is achieved for workers in emissions-intensive industries and other industries that…
Letter to Jay Weatherill MP regarding the need for a South Australian licensing and registration scheme for labour hire providers in this state 27 May, 2017 Recently CEPU SA Branch Secretary John Adley was one of the signatories on a letter to the Premier of South Australia, Jay Weatherill MP, that spoke to the need…
Funeral service for Bob Donnelly Dear CEPU members, The funeral service for CEPU Life member, CEPU SA President and former State Secretary, Bob Donnelly will be held at 12:30 on Tuesday the 6th of June at the Heysen Chapel, Centennial Park Cemetery, 760 Goodwood Rd. Pasadena, South Australia. Please pass on this information…
ACTU release 17-05-17 Qld labour hire legislation Thursday 25 May, 2017 The following quotes are attributable ACTU Secretary Sally McManus: “This is a win for the hundreds of union members who spoke up at the Queensland Government labour hire licensing inquiry. Their efforts have made a real difference for working people.” “The Federal Government…
Vale Bob Donnelly Wednesday 24 May, 2017 Dear CEPU SA members, It is with great sadness that we inform you that CEPU Life Member, SA Branch President and former Branch Secretary Bob Donnelly passed away this morning. Bob joined the ETU in April 1968 as an 18 year old. In September 1987 Bob won…
CUB manager planned to ‘shoot’ workers shut out for refusing lower wages ACTU Media Release, Thursday 18 May, 2017 CUB manager planned to ‘shoot’ workers shut out for refusing lower wages A senate inquiry this morning revealed that CUB management kept notes describing the CUB 55 dispute in 2016 as a ‘war’ and had a…
Osborne naval shipyard transformed by $1.2 billion upgrade for Offshore Patrol Vessels, Future Submarines Exclusive — Sheradyn Holderhead, Political Reporter, The Advertiser, May 16, 2017 SOUTH Australia’s naval shipyard will be transformed through a $1.2 billion injection into new infrastructure, kickstarting job creation under the Federal Government’s $89 billion shipbuilding program. As revealed in The…