Politics 101: Left vs. Right
For those of you who are completely confused about politics in Australia, or indeed the world, this article is a simple guide for dummies to work out why you should…
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Now Hiring – National Industrial Officer
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AMIEU Financial Statement 2018-19
The 2018 – 2019 Financial Statement for the AMIEU is now available.
Thomas Foods International runs away from Fair Work Commission for second time
Meat workers at Thomas Foods in Tamworth are now going without a promised pay rise yet again, as the company runs away from the Fair Work Commission for the second…
Chris Minns Unfit To Lead NSW Labor
The AMIEU Newcastle & Northern Branch represents thousands of meat workers, dairy workers, and workers in associated industries all across the northern reaches of NSW. We understand that Chris Minns…
Greedy Meat Industry Bosses Make Massive Profits From Overseas Workers While Blaming Locals
The CEO of the Australian Meat Industry Council has once again demonstrated how out of touch these wealthy industry lobby groups are from the real lives of every day Australians….
AMIEU launches plan to scrap Teys Tamworth EBA and improve wages for low paid workers
Low-paid workers at Teys Tamworth are losing out on thousands of dollars a year and missing basic workplace conditions under an expired enterprise agreement, claims the Newcastle & Northern NSW…
Booyong Pork worker hospitalised after serious safety breach
A young visa worker has been hospitalised after their arm was trapped in a machine on the slaughter floor at Booyong Pork, operated by the Northern Co-operative Meat Company. The…
Donning and doffing work gear should be work time
The New Zealand Meat Workers Union has scored a huge win for its meat workers with a new court ruling on the time it takes to put on (“don”) and…