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AWU welcomes Vic Govt response to Bushfires Royal Commission
27 August 2010
The AWU has welcomed the Victorian Government's announcements overall in response to the Bushfires Royal Commission, but warned that the number of permanent DSE firefighters is not adequate. -
AWU welcomes crackdown on roadwork speed limits
25 August 2010
The AWU has welcomed a move by the Victorian Government to strengthen roadwork zones, but called for more protection for a vulnerable group of workers. -
AWU sends solidarity message to trapped Chilean miners
23 August 2010
Miners across Australia will be feeling the pain of the Chilean gold miners and their families as we watch the drama of the trapped miners closely, Australian Workers' Union National Secretary, Paul Howes, said. -
Libs have plans to re-introduce individual employment contracts
20 August 2010
An Abbott Government will reintroduce individual employment contracts at the earliest opportunity, the Australian Workers' Union National Secretary, Paul Howes, warned today. - Our jobs, our economy, in good hands for working Australians under Labor
19 August 2010
Only one party understands why working families are concerned about job security, decent treatment in the workplace and the protection of workplace entitlements. - High stakes election for workers with up to $150,000 extra in retirement at risk & return of WorkChoices
13 August 2010
In a last ditch attempt to inform voters of the dangers of a return to WorkChoices and a massive cut to their retirement incomes after the election, unions will hold an urgent series of meetings with workers across western Sydney starting today. -
Tassie jobs will be hurt if Tony Abbott wins election
04 August 2010
Opportunities to create good new Tasmanian jobs will be hit hard if Tony Abbott wins government, AWU National Secretary, Paul Howes, warned today while campaigning in the electorate of Bass. -
AWU to push for Royal Commission backburning recommendation
03 August 2010
AWU Victorian Secretary Cesar Melhem said the union would not rest until the Royal Commission's backburning recommendation was accepted. - Workers protected from dodgy bosses rip-offs
25 July 2010
Union members and their families will welcome today's announcement that the Gillard Government plans to improve the protection of workers' entitlements, and crack down on unscrupulous bosses, AWU National Secretary, Paul Howes , said today. -
Mine companies wrong to revive tax debate
23 July 2010
The small group of mine companies who want to revive the debate about the Minerals Resource Rent Tax are wrong about the effect on their section of this important industry, AWU National Secretary, Paul Howes, said.
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