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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Reminder: Remediate your infinity cables before it's too late
November 26, 2020
Infinity cables imported by Infinity Cable Co Pty Ltd were recalled nationally in 2013 after they failed electrical safety standards due to poor quality plastic insulation coating. This could cause electric shock if the cabling is disturbed.
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Congratulations to Noah Balta for his win in the 2020 AFL grand final!
October 30, 2020
Congratulations to all Richmond supporters, especially to ETU VIC Assistant Secretary, Ivan Balta, and his family. Ivan’s son Noah played a magnificent role in his first ever AFL grand final victory for the Tigers.
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ETU fights for sick leave rights – appeals Qantas decision
October 28, 2020
When Qantas stood down 20,000 workers this year, it decided to not pay sick leave to those workers despite being in the middle of a pandemic. It argued that it didn’t have to, so therefore it wouldn’t.
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