Push to unionise Rio Tinto workers
Posted: 24/05/2013
The ETU welcomes the historic deal struck between the AWU and the CFMEU to co operate in organising workers at Rio Tinto’s Pilbara operations.
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Member News
Superannuation Win for Veranus Island Workers
Posted: 24/04/2013
The ETU, along with other construction unions, has been successful in securing a big win for workers on the Varanus Island project who were getting ripped off when it came to their superannuation.
Members encouraged to join the ETU at May Day
Posted: 22/04/2013
ETU members are invited to come along and support your Union in this year’s May Day march through the streets of Fremantle. Sunday the 5th of May marks official May Day celebrations to recognise the great achievements of the working people, including the 8-hour working day.
Media Releases
Workers at Macedon project banned from taking ANZAC Day public holiday
Posted: 25/04/2013
Workers at the Macedon resource project near Onslow have been told they face disciplinary action if they take a public holiday on ANZAC Day.
Workers revolt as resource companies try to cram more employees into on-site accommodation
Posted: 27/03/2013
The ETU has called for an urgent meeting with Project Managers at the Macedon project near Onslow after hundreds of workers held a protest meeting over an attempt to introduce ‘bunk-bedding’.
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