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Portland Aluminium Workers Vote for Industrial Action After 16 Weeks of Stalled Negotiations

July 31, 2025 3:10 pm Published by

The Australian Workers' Union Victoria today announced that workers at Portland Aluminium have voted overwhelmingly to take Protected Industrial Action following 16 weeks of enterprise agreement negotiations with Alcoa that have gone nowhere. More than 540 workers at the region's largest employer have had enough of Alcoa's games: offering pay rises with one hand while trying to tear up decades of workplace protections with the other.

David Cragg Dedicated Union Organiser, Advocate, and Historian

March 17, 2025 11:21 am Published by

Ian Cuttler, a stalwart of the Australian Workers Union Victoria and a true gentleman, passed away on April 29, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on November 28, 1940, Ian's life was a testament to dedication, integrity, and service to others.

A Message from the VIC Branch Secretary

December 13, 2024 2:02 pm Published by

It’s been a big couple of months for our AWU Victoria members. I’m incredibly proud of the solidarity shown at Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, and Mt Baw Baw, where members are taking Protected Industrial Action for fair weekend penalty rates.