Categories for -Queensland

Information Session for affected Lactalis workers in Rockhampton

February 14, 2020 11:43 am Published by

Since Lactalis made the disgraceful decision to close its Rockhampton site just weeks after securing a major government contract, we’ve been working with the Queensland Government to support our members through this difficult period.

AWU Member Update: Lactalis Closure

February 7, 2020 1:17 pm Published by

Last night, representatives from the AWU met with the Queensland State Development and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Dick on behalf of Lactalis workers in Rockhampton and South Brisbane facing job losses and cutbacks.

AWU Safety Update – Coronavirus

February 6, 2020 3:25 pm Published by

We know that AWU members are at the frontline of potential exposure to coronavirus. Making sure AWU members are safe at work is our number one priority.

Lactalis Closure

February 5, 2020 4:04 pm Published by

Our first priority is to give every support we can to members affected by Lactalis's announcement to close their Rockhampton plans & downscale their South Brisbane operations.

Better protections for mining workers announced

February 4, 2020 6:00 pm Published by

As far as the AWU’s concerned, one death or injury at work is one too many. That’s why we’ve been fighting to get industrial manslaughter law for the mining sector to hold mine bosses to the highest possible level of accountability for safety.