Update on our fight to stop Morrison’s Omnibus Bill
February 26, 2021
With your help, we’ve made lots of progress, but we won’t stop until the whole bill is defeated.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Unions call on Senators to stop Morrison’s IR Omnibus Bill
January 28, 2021
National construction, maritime and electrical unions are calling on Senate crossbenchers to stand up forworking people and reject the Morrison Government’s anti-worker IR Omnibus Bill.
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ETU assists Rappville recovery from horrific bushfires
December 21, 2020
The ETU has donated $40K from our National Bushfire Relief Fund towards the community of Rappville, a town that was badly damaged by the bushfires last summer. The northern NSW town lost 23 homes in the fires and one of two local sawmills.
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ETU supports Kangaroo Island community through its Bushfire Relief Fund
December 21, 2020
This month the ETU donated $10K to community sporting clubs on Kangaroo Island from our National Bushfire Relief Fund.
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Restoring workers’ power at South32
December 21, 2020
Workers at South32 are uniting to stand up against unfair conditions.
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SA CEPU member awarded the 2020 Bob Donnelly Award
December 21, 2020
This month, CEPU SA delegate Brenton Jack was presented with the 2020 Bob Donnelly Award for his dedication to his fellow union members.
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The Crown Casino: A thriving project
November 27, 2020
As one of Australia’s biggest commercial construction projects nears completion, the Union reflects on the positive experiences of both workers and companies when all parties come to the table willing to collaborate.
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ETU Apprentice of the Year winner is Hannah Watts!
November 26, 2020
Hannah Watts has been crowned the 2020 ETU Apprentice of the Year, in an extraordinary line-up of all female finalists. The award was presented to Ms Watts last night at the ETU QLD & NT Branch by State Secretary, Peter Ong with a crowd of ETU members cheering her on.
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RCEP agreement could harm workers
November 26, 2020
This month the Australian Government signed off on a massive secret trade deal that could tip the balance in favour of corporations and screw workers.
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Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think.
November 26, 2020
23-29 November was Asbestos Awareness Week, so we're encouraging our members to be more aware of asbestos when doing work, or even in your home.
If a house was built or renovated before 1990, there is a good chance it has some asbestos.
Did you know it’s often found lagging around pipes, inside fuse boxes or as part of ventilation shafts?
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