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AWU Victoria News

AWU waits on Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Report - 30 July 2010
AWU Secretary Cesary Melhem has described tomorrow's release of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Report as a vital link in a chain of events necessary to secure the state and its fire workers against future potential fire catastrophes.

Horsham workers settle on new agreement - 8 July 2010
AWU members at CMI Industries in Horsham (Vic) have accepted the terms of a new agreement which will see them receive seven per cent in pay increases over two and a half years.

AWU to help more workers get a WorkHealth check - 29 June 2010
WorkSafe Victoria and the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) have joined forces to help more Victorian workers gain access to a vital WorkHealth check.

Landmark Legal Case to Pursue Boss to Pay Redundancies - 22 June 2010
The AWU and AMWU are taking landmark legal action against a company director personally to claim more than $2 million in entitlements for 57 members put out of work by the collapse of his Victorian company Forgecast Australia Pty Ltd.

Springvale Cemetery Workers Accept 13.25% Pay Deal - 11 June 2010
AWU members at Springvale Cemetery have accepted a pay deal in which they will receive increases totalling 13.25% over the three year life of a new Enterprise Agreement.

Incolink Scholarship offers the study trip of a lifetime - 11 June 2010
Young workers in the building and construction industries have been given the chance to win the trip of a lifetime, with a scholarship program run by Incolink and the Australian Overseas Foundation.

Workers Rally For Equal Pay - 10 June 2010
About 5.000 people chanting and blowing whistles brought the heart of Melbourne CBD to a standstill today as they marched in support of the campaign for equal pay for community sector workers.

Horsham Workers Lose Patience - 10 June 2010
Workers at CMI Industries in Horsham today took part in a four-hour stoppage after failed negotiations towards a new Enterprise Agreement, and lingering questions over payment of superannuation.

Premier John Brumby to attend Delegates and Safety Reps General Meeting - 10 June 2010
Premier John Brumby along with AWU National Secretary Paul Howes will be special guests at the Delegates and Health and Safety Reps General Meeting on Thursday 24th June.

Equal Pay Day - 9 June 2010
Thousands of Equal Pay supporters will gather across the country on June 10 at 11am. We invite you to show your support by attending the Melbourne event tomorrow.

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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.
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