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24.01.2022 Australian Council of Trade Unions 13 November 2020 Secret RCEP trade deal to be signed without oversight...Continue reading

23.01.2022 With all results in for the State Election here is the current pendulum. It is great to see Bundamba over 20%, with Kurwongbah and Bancroft sitting above 12% and Redlands improving to 3.9%. While Coomera is now the second most marginal LNP seat sitting at just over 1%. #etuproud

23.01.2022 This Asbestos Awareness Week, 23 29 November 2020, The ETU is reminding tradies to be asbestos aware because it lurks in more places than you’d think. Work health and safety (WHS) laws prohibit work involving asbestos apart from in specific circumstances where you are required to follow strict safety rules. The law may also prevent you from removing asbestos yourself, and if you are allowed, you must follow strict safety precautions and use the right Personal Protective Equ...ipment. Commercial and public buildings built before a certain date are required to have an asbestos register but that’s not the case for homes, even though they are often workplaces too. Where might asbestos be in a home? You can find out here www.asbestossafety.gov.au/find-out-about-asbe/asbestos-home Asbestos becomes dangerous once the fibres are disturbed, become airborne and then inhaled. This can happen if you’re sanding, drilling, cutting or sawing asbestos. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and inhaling asbestos fibres can cause a number of life-threatening diseases including pleural disease, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. Don't risk the possible health effects of asbestos exposure. The World Health Organization says there is no known safe level of exposure to asbestos fibres. Watch this video about asbestos exposure in the workplace here. https://vimeo.com/446982099

22.01.2022 LNP 101 if you have money you get more money.

22.01.2022 The latest ETU Journal is out and it's available for QLD NT ETU Members. Read about Hannah Watts' journey and her fantastic National Apprentice of the Year win. Introducing Thor Anderson and catch up with how to Stop the Bus and how to have your say on the Electrical Safety Act review. To Download go to etu.org.au - Membership - ETU Journal - log in and click on and enjoy.#etustrong #etuproud

21.01.2022 18 ETU members from the Power Industry are coming from as far as towns like Quiplie, St George, and Roma to battle it out on the title fight card set down for tomorrow night Saturday 14th November in Toowoomba. They have put their hand up to jump in the boxing ring to raise some money for a charity that is doing fantastic work in the Toowoomba region. To Donate go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-mcgaw-corporate-fight-/share? Tickets are also still available for Tomorrow n...ight These union members work with High Voltage Electricity every day and know the dangers that exist. They are highly skilled and trained to deal with these risks, but their dangers are nothing compared to those that suffer head injuries and require urgent treatment. We are raising money to benefit The Great White Campaign, and any donation will help make an impact. The TGW Campaign aims to see a neurosurgical service based here in the Garden City. After the tragic passing of local Toowoomba boxer Braydon Smith, it has highlighted the need to have a neurosurgeon permanently based in Toowoomba. This will save lives and leave an incredible legacy in honour of Braydon ‘The Great White’ Smith. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to many families in Toowoomba. To Donate go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-mcgaw-corporate-fight-/share? Thanks in advance

19.01.2022 Morrison's attack on Super will affect us all.

19.01.2022 ACTU responds to appalling Federal Court dsecision. 27 November 2020 Court rejects Qantas workers bid for sick leave Qantas workers, including those battling cancer and heart disease, will not be allowed to access accrued sick leave after a federal court ruling this morning.... The ruling bars workers from accessing sick leave after Qantas stood down workers at the beginning of the pandemic. Several workers have been forced to accept redundancies during this period in order to pay medical bills. Qantas has previously been found to have misused and underpaid the JobKeeper wage subsidy and is currently attempting to outsource all baggage handling, ramp workers and cleaning jobs. Last year Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was the highest paid CEO in Australia and the highest paid airline executive anywhere in the world. Quotes attributable to ACTU Secretary Sally McManus Qantas has abandoned long-term workers with serious medical issues by refusing to allow access to sick leave during a stand-down. This is a deliberate decision that Qantas and Alan Joyce have made. They have a responsibility to these workers, some of whom are dealing with life-threatening medical issues, and have the money to pay out sick leave. They are refusing to do so. These workers are uniquely disadvantaged, being stood down and also unable to pursue work elsewhere due to illness. No worker in Australia should have to take a redundancy to cover medical bills, least of all during a pandemic. Qantas has attacked workers at every turn during this crisis. They are currently trying to outsource thousands of jobs in baggage handling and cleaning, in an attempt to cut wages and conditions for workers. We stand with the airline workers in their unions who are continuing to fight for fairness in the face of appalling conduct from Qantas. The Morrison Government has walked away from the airline industry, leaving thousands of workers unsure about their futures during an unprecedented crisis. See more

18.01.2022 LNP and their One Nation puppets.

18.01.2022 A massive thanks to our mates at Fredon Electrical. Workers organised a fundraiser for MATES across several sites and raised $3242 for MATES Qld/NT. Thanks so much - mates helping MATES, Stronger together!

17.01.2022 Corporate greed.

17.01.2022 Economic recovery depends on higher wages for workers. ACTU

17.01.2022 Proud to present Strouty with his 20year certificate and badge today. Adam also has 10+ years membership with the ETU victorian branch prior to his move to gods country. Well done mate

16.01.2022 The Queensland State Budget was handed down yesterday, it is a mixed bag but generally positive in very trying circumstances - have a look and see how it may affect you. https://budget.qld.gov.au/ and some reportage https://www.abc.net.au//queensland-budget-2020-de/12919012

15.01.2022 ETU Central QLD Organiser Craig Thomo Thomas was proud to present Proud ETU member Noel White from Glencore Oaky Creek CHPP with his 40yr Certificate and badge. Noel is also to Mine Site Safety Health Rep (SSHR) #etuproud

15.01.2022 Following consideration of all the medical, health and vaccine advice available, the ETU strongly encourages all Members to participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination program where they are able to. Read the full statement from the National Office here.

14.01.2022 St George Energy Queensland depot delegates Todd Bradfield and Ian Torrie Frank join with their comrades to thank Chris McGaw for his 35 years of service to the Electricity Supply Industry in Queensland. Todd (left with flag) received his 10 year ETU membership certificate today while Torrie (right with flag) will receive his 40 year certificate next year. #ETUproud

13.01.2022 Yet another example of why Privatisation never works to benefit ordinary working people... it was never meant to!! https://independentaustralia.net//paying-for-what-we-used-

11.01.2022 OTIS Elevators looking for 2nd year apprentices. 2nd Year Electrical Apprenticeships available Located in Brisbane and regional areas QLD as required.... OTIS - leader in elevators, escalators and moving parts, is seeking two Electrical apprentices to work in Brisbane. Your duties would include: servicing and installation of Elevators and Escalators and moving walkways. To be successful in your application you will: Have completed Year 12 or a pre-employment program Be mechanically minded and have possibly worked in a Trades Assistant role in a mechanical capacity Have a high level of Maths Be prepared to complete a four year apprenticeship and the Electrical qualification. Be safety aware and have a strong attention to detail. Have a Drivers Licence and the ability to drive a manual car. Be able to pass a Colour Blindness Test Be able to pass an Aptitude test at a high level A strong preference will be given to people with prior mechanical/engineering experience. Women and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply for these positions, please upload your Resume and Cover Letter, addressing the criteria or phone 1300 428642 for further information. Applications close 7th December 2020 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51046746

10.01.2022 Top economists want JobSeeker increased by at least $100 per week, and said that once the welfare payment is restored to an acceptable level, the rate should be linked to wages.

09.01.2022 VAD - let’s get this done.

09.01.2022 Stand Tall Workers - A message from a youngster instilling hope for a better future.

09.01.2022 ACTU calls for government cooperation to halve insecure work ACTU Secretary Sally McManus will call for state and federal governments to work with unions to halve insecure work over the next 10 years in a speech to the National Press Club today. This year, the pandemic laid bare the dangers of insecure work for individuals and the health and stability of the economy.... Australia has one of the highest rates of non-standard forms of employment in the OECD. Our extremely high rate of insecure work has meant that this year a third of Australian workers have been without sick leave during a pandemic. Our high rate of insecure work is not an accident. Successive coalition governments have refused to act to regulate labour hire and the gig economy, reduce the use of short-term contracts and create a working definition of casual employment which does not allow employers to class working people as casuals to strip them of pay and conditions. The recovery from this crisis presents an opportunity to address systemic weaknesses within the economy and to ensure that Australia’s precious social safety net is maintained and strengthened. Quotes attributable to ACTU Secretary Sally McManus, Insecure work is a fundamental weakness in the economy. It has stripped pay and rights from millions of workers. Our rate of insecure work is not normal, and it did not happen by accident. Legislation has enabled it, and both state and federal governments have the power to address it. We can halve the number of insecure jobs in the next decade. Insecure work has left a third of working people without sick leave during the pandemic, but after the pandemic is over it will still leave millions without job security and basic entitlements. We want to work with state, territory and federal governments to end this crisis. Governments at all levels have the power to reduce the rate of insecure work. Working people many in insecure work have carried us through the pandemic and recession. We need to act now to ensure that future generations have the rights and conditions that all Australian workers should be able to rely on.

08.01.2022 A huge step in the right direction for renewable energy...if it is done right using renewable emission-reducing sources.

06.01.2022 Women from across the ETU Qld NT were proud to be involved in the Strong Woman Challenge https://strongwomenchallenge.org/ campaign for Action Aid an organisation that advocates to end violence against women, raise awareness and provide services & support to women who are experiencing violence, including providing safe spaces and legal advice. The ETU team of Kellie, Naomi, Paula, Neisha, Sarah, Megan, Shellie, Hannah and Pat raised more than $5000 while the total raised by the campaign exceeded $66,500 a great effort and part of the wider 16 days of activism to end gender based violence. https://youtu.be/ZPp8qbF5v-c

05.01.2022 Important announcements re: Hydrogen Champions, great to see proud ETU Member Kim Richards continue in the role as well.

05.01.2022 There is no place for Nuclear full stop.

02.01.2022 Talk about using the Pandemic to pursue philosophical outcomes, the neo liberals are on the march again - this makes bleak reading increased insecure work - austerity writ large.

02.01.2022 The ETU & The Services Union in partnership with Basic Rights Queensland, invites union members and leaders to attend free training during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2020: Dates and registration: Fri, 4 Dec 6:00pm https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QVpv23BbQ_usS5MwY9Iu7Q Weds, 9 Dec 2:00pm https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sLwN66_tShq1aZ7dKK4BKw Presenters: Kerriann Dear (DFV Work Aware Trainer and Consultant) and Siân Tooker (DFV Work Aware Project Worker, Basic Rights Queensland)