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Locality: North Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8329 0000

Address: 1st Floor, 200 Arden Street 3051 North Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.etuvic.com.au

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25.01.2022 By January 1st 2021, all traction lineworkers will be required to be licensed to work. This includes traction lineworkers from Yarra Trams, Metro's lineworker 1 & 2, and those undertaking traction line work for a contractor. It's your responsibility to complete your registration by December 4th to receive a free licence. ... To register, or if you have started your registration but saved and closed the form, go to www.bit.ly/LineyRG and follow the prompts to access your saved information. To find more information go to www.etuvic.com.au/lineworker-FAQ Any questions contact your organiser.

24.01.2022 OMNIBUS BILL UPDATE The Morrison Government has paved the way for wage theft and further casualisation of the workforce in a gutted version of their IR Omnibus ...Bill that passed through the Senate today. Morrison has shown his true colours by attacking the casual workforce instead of using this opportunity to protect Australian workers and create more secure employment, said Allen Hicks, ETU National Secretary. It’s a shameful move which further disempowers so many working Australians, he said. The laws passed today will allow employers to determine who is a casual employee and mean that workers who seek conversion to full-time have no capacity to challenge a refusal in the Fair Work Commission. Despite these shameful changes, the whole of the Omnibus Bill did not pass the Senate. Because of the efforts of Unions, working Australians, The ALP, The Greens, Senator Jacqui Lambie and Senator Rex Patrick, we were able to block significant proposed measures. These included the creation of Greenfields agreements which would have allowed workers to be locked into substandard wages and conditions for 8 years and changes to how enterprise agreements are made. Thanks to all Australians who stood up and had their say. Because of you we were able to defeat some of the worst elements of this Bill," said Mr Hicks. To the Liberal party and crossbencher politicians who supported this bill, we will not forget your lack of integrity and your actions which have thrown ordinary working people under the bus. We will never stop fighting for the rights of workers, their families and the communities in which they live.

24.01.2022 Get your Christmas orders in quick from etuvic.com.au/shop!!! Deliveries from our shop will CLOSE from 12noon Thursday December 17 and will resume on Monday January 18. Any merch ordered during this summer shutdown period will not be shipped until January 18. ... We apologise for any inconvenience. Happy holidays!

23.01.2022 Today across Australia, we roll out the next step in our #Stopthebus campaign. On behalf of millions of workers, we are asking 5 Senators to stand up and protec...t hard-won pay and conditions. 5 Crossbench Senators have the power to stop wage cuts by stopping the bus. https://www.stopthebus.com.au/

23.01.2022 We were very proud to support Leongatha Community Preschools with a grant from our Community Support Fund. They have used the grant to install a buddy bench in memory of Harvey, a special boy and friend who sadly passed away from cancer.

23.01.2022 By January 1st, 2021, all cable jointers employed by a major electricity company, or a contractor, will be required to be licensed to work. This licence will bring huge benefits to the industry and comes after decades of campaigning. It's your responsibility to complete your registration by December 4th to receive a free licence. ... To register, or if you have started your registration but saved and closed the form, go to www.bit.ly/LineyRG and follow the prompts to access your saved information. If your employed by the following companies your details have been bulk uploaded to ESV, check your for an email from [email protected]. Follow the link in the email to complete your registration. - Powercor - Zinfra - Downer - Omexcom - Prasinus - UNS - Lend Lease - Cable Solutions To find more information go to www.etuvic.com.au/lineworker-FAQ. Any questions, contact your organiser.

23.01.2022 This World Mental Health Day (Oct 10) we checked-in with some of our Cbus Coordinators across Australia to share important messages for our members who may be d...oing it tough. If you or your family do need to seek help, please reach out to MATES in Construction, Incolink, Lifeline or Beyond Blue. You can also reach out to your local Cbus Coordinator for assistance with your super: https://bit.ly/3iCQkaZ

23.01.2022 Attention all Power and Rail Industry Lineworkers! We've put together the answers to some of the frequently asked questions about Lineworker and Cable Jointers licence registration. Head to www.etuvic.com.au/lineworker-FAQ to learn more.... Don't forget to register for your licence by Friday, 4th of December to have your first 5-year licence fee waived.

23.01.2022 New workplace laws Scott Morrison is about to try and ram through will let employers write new agreements that cut your wages and conditions. We can't let him get away with it.

22.01.2022 Good morning from Gary at ATC!

21.01.2022 Removing one tooth from Morrison's IR Bill won't stop these laws from cutting wages and biting workers hard. #StopTheBus

20.01.2022 Sunset tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah in 2020. To all of our Jewish comrades, chag sameach from our union family to yours.

18.01.2022 A message from the West Gate Bridge Memorial Committee: On the 15th of October each year, we gather to remember Australia’s worst industrial accident, its 35 vi...ctims, its 18 survivors, the families that it affected, and all the brave workers who risked everything to recover the dead and injured. However, because of the current pandemic and government restrictions, we are not organising a 50th anniversary memorial this year. We will be postponing this special event until next year: October 15, 2021. We understand that some people will be disappointed, but under the current circumstances, it is the right thing to do. We look forwarding to seeing you in 2021 - at the West Gate Memorial site, beneath the bridge at 11.30am.

17.01.2022 On this day, the 15th of October in 1970, Melbourne's West Gate Bridge collapsed, claiming the life of 35 workers. The event remains the most catastrophic workp...lace disaster in Australia's history. Please join us as we remember those workers who didn't come home to their families, and reflect on how the impact of the event is still felt across Australia to this day.

17.01.2022 These five senators can vote down Morrison's wage cuts. We need them to stand up for Australian workers TODAY. Tell them to vote NO and Stop the Wage Cuts. Sena...tor Jacqui Lambie Malcolm Roberts - Pauline Hanson's One Nation Pauline Hanson's Please Explain Senator Stirling Griff Senator Rex Patrick #stopthebus https://www.stopthebus.com.au/

17.01.2022 The industrial action involving 150 members of the ETU, AMWU and UWU at the Lactalis Bendigo manufacturing site has ended with agreement being reached on the terms of the new site Enterprise Agreement. The action lasted ten days. The terms of settlement significantly increase wages and improve employment security. The following is a summary of key improvements in this new Agreement: - The new Agreement will have a 33 months life, nominally concluding on 30th June 2023.... - The wages of maintenance tradespersons will increase by 10% (3.64% on an annualised basis). - A further significant increase in wage payments for casual maintenance tradespersons. - Increased penalty rate payments for employees rostered to work on public holidays. - A commitment from the company to again employ electrical and mechanical trades apprentices. It is many years since the site last had an apprentice. - Approximately 30 labour hire casual production workers will now become permanent in-house Lactalis employees. A large number of these workers had been engaged on a labour hire basis for many years. Additionally, going forward, new tight guidelines will apply concerning the engagement of labour hire personnel. This is the first time significant industrial action has taken place at this manufacturing site. In taking this action, two 24 hour a day protest sites were manned at the main gates of the site. ETU members are pleased with the improvements achieved for tradespersons. Our members are also particularly pleased to have participated in a dispute that has resulted in a large number of production labour hire workers now having secure permanent employment. The members of all three unions need to be congratulated for collectively taking such a strong stand and the results that have been achieved. #UnionPower #UnionWin

17.01.2022 Don't miss out on great savings on stunning ETU themed Christmas gifts! Little Gem's 5% sale on custom made, ETU rings ends today. Head to www.littlegemjewellery.com.au or call jeweller, Paul, on 0422 248 340 to learn more.

16.01.2022 Introducing U-Turn an innovative new App by The Centre for U. U-Turn is a health and education program targeted at those struggling with alcohol or drugs. The... program aims to improve your education, your resilience to substance use, improve your physical and mental health, and encourage you to take positive action. U-Turn is available from the App Store and Google Play. Learn more at https://centreforu.com.au//personal-and-family-serv/uturn/

15.01.2022 Victorian Workers may be interested in West Gate Bridge Disaster: the Untold Stories, and new documentary about the collapse of the West Gate Bridge and the aft...ermath, which will by on Nine tomorrow night. From the producers: Presented by Shane Jacobson, it is the first documentary ever made about one of the most tragic and monumental events in Australia’s history. While many people have heard of the West Gate Bridge collapse, very few have heard the detailed stories of what really happened that terrible day in 1970 and the fallout on the familes of the workers who died needlessly. This was an avoidable tragedy that killed 35 men, widowed 28 women, and left 88 children without fathers. But what happened afterwards was also an immense tragedy and a scar in our history books that is rarely reflected upon. However, the bridge catastrophe led to significant industrial reform that transformed workplace safety laws and strengthened the role of trade unions. Thanks to the victims’ ultimate sacrifice, an engineering disaster like this is unlikely to ever happen again. The survivors and the shattered families have never fully told their intimate stories of survival, grief, injustice, reform even pride until now, on the 50th anniversary of the disaster. Shane Jacobson was born in Melbourne’s western suburbs the same year the West Gate Bridge collapsed. His passion for this story drives the narrative and also secures the exclusive access to those who reveal the incredible and sometimes shocking accounts of the tragedy. This is a dark piece of Australian history that should be remembered and respected for its impact both then and on our lives today. At 11.50am on October 15, 1970, two years into its construction, Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge collapsed when a 2,000-tonne section broke off and plunged 50 metres to the water below, taking with it the lives of 35 construction workers. Fifty years on, we finally tell the whole story of what really went wrong that day, how the disaster led to big changes in industrial safety laws, and how the bridge was salvaged to become one of Melbourne’s vital transport links. More importantly, we reveal the poignant story of the survivors and their families: how they have managed to forge mateship and find rare strength through the adversity of this crushing tragedy. West Gate Bridge Disaster: The Untold Stories is an intimate and compelling documentary about the strength, endurance and camaraderie of its key characters, including many survivors speaking publicly for the first time. We hear the stories of those who lived to tell the tale and remember the sacrifice of those who didn’t.

15.01.2022 Get refreshed at The Centre for U with our A-Grade Refresher. This one day refresher course will ensure your skills and knowledge are current and up to scratch - FREE to unemployed ETU members. New dates coming soon for courses and training. Keep an eye on www.centreforu.com.au

13.01.2022 Here's one for the Christmas wishlist! Save 5% on custom made, ETU rings from Little Gem Jewellery. These stunning handmade rings are available with or without diamonds. ... Head to www.littlegemjewellery.com.au to learn more or call jeweller, Paul, on 0422 248 340.

13.01.2022 These people do not belong in Government...

13.01.2022 Our ETU face masks are flying off the shelves. Don't miss out! Head to www.etuvic.com.au/shop to order yours now for only $12 each. Every order will recieve a FREE ETU t-shirt*... *While stocks last.

13.01.2022 The Morrison government is trying to pass legislation that would deny workers #AFairDaysPay and take away their overtime. If the government's first and 'preferr...ed' option passes, hospitality & retail workers - like Hanna and Helena - would be asked to work extra hours without overtime pay. If the government's second, more drastic option passes, a whole new employment category will be created for all workers. This new category would take needed overtime wages away from part-time workers across the country. Workers like Barry, Yusef, Julie, and Tranh, who depend on their overtime wages for their future plans. Read more here: http://bit.ly/AFDP_brief

13.01.2022 ETU delegate, Jono Houtsma, gives a thumbs up to 5 working days to go!

12.01.2022 Don't leave home without your washable and reusable, 100% Australian made, ETU face mask. Grab them today at www.etuvic.com.au/shop for just $12 each. All orders recieve a FREE ETU t-shirt* *While stocks last.

12.01.2022 Are you off the tools, and wanting a change of scene? The Centre for U are looking for a new educator to join their team.

12.01.2022 Victorian Energy Minister, Lily D'Ambrosio MP, has today announced that $797 million will be invested to help Victorians cover the cost of their power bills and make homes more energy efficient. - $335 million for low-income earners to replace old wood, electric or gas-fired heaters with new energy-efficient systems that are safer and cheaper to run, while also driving down emissions. - $191 million to expand the Solar Homes program. Forty-two thousand additional solar rebat...es and 17,500 household battery rebates over the next three years. - $112 million will seal windows and doors, and upgrade heating, cooling and hot water in 35,000 social housing properties slashing bills and making homes more comfortable. - Bill Relief: a one-off $250 payment for eligible concession cardholders, including anyone receiving JobSeeker, youth allowance or pension payments. - $14 million expansion of the existing Victorian Energy Upgrades program. This is an amazing investment that will mean more electrical jobs in Victoria. Thank you Lily!

12.01.2022 Claim your FREE ticket to Australia's largest Electric Vehicle conference. ETU Victoria is sponsoring members to attend the AEVA 2020 EV Vision e-Conference this Friday, free of charge. To claim your ticket call our office on 03 8329 0000 or email [email protected]. To learn more about the conference visit https://aeva.delegateconnect.co... The future is clear, electric vehicles are here!

10.01.2022 Your mental health matters! Sign up to a FREE mental health webinar at The Centre for U.

10.01.2022 BREAKING! This unprecedented investment in public housing construction will build 12,000 homes and create 43,000 jobs!

09.01.2022 This is great news for our members and the community in Portland! Read more here: https://www.theage.com.au//alcoa-s-struggling-portland-sme

08.01.2022 ETU SAFETY ALERT On Tuesday the 10th of November, a worker on a building site in Melbourne received an electric shock after touching a screw while waiting for an Alimak. The screw, which was holding up laminated COVID-safe signage, went through a timber wall and penetrated an active live cable.... The worker was not seriously injured but was taken to hospital for assessment. All sites should conduct a site audit with your safety committee, including your CFMEU and PPTEU delegates, on all hoists and any other wall that has live cables behind it. Check all screws, fixings and penetrations to ensure nothing is live. Moving forward, hoist companies and site management will need to ensure that cables are as far away as practicable from any wall likely to need signage screwed into it. Warning signage must be installed where live cables are already located behind a wall if the cables can’t be relocated. WorkSafe will be attending the site today and making their own recommendations. Contact your Organiser for further information or guidance.

07.01.2022 More than 1,200 Traction, Distribution and Transmission Lineworkers along with Cable Jointers have already completed the registration process for their free Lineworker Licence. Have you? If you started your registration but saved and closed the form, go to www.bit.ly/LineyRG and follow the prompts to access your saved information. If you haven't started your registration, find more information and where to register at www.etuvic.com.au/lineworker-FAQ... All Lineworkers (including Cable Jointers) must complete their registration by 4 December 2020 to receive their first Lineworker licence at no cost. THIS IS YOUR LICENCE- DO NOT RELY ON YOUR EMPLOYER! Don’t delay, register now. If your employer has provided your details to ESV, check your emails for an email from [email protected]. Follow the link in this email to complete your application.

06.01.2022 Unity Bank is holding its Annual General Meeting virtually via an online meeting platform on 25th November 2020. All Unity Bank account holders are entitled to vote at this meeting. ETU members who have an account with Unity Bank are encouraged to proxy their vote to help pass a special resolution to change Unity's constitution.... Learn more at www.etuvic.com.au/Unity-AGM

05.01.2022 Scott Morrison's IR Omnibus Bill will cut wages and hurt workers. Trimming around the edges won't fix that. The whole lot has got to go. #StopTheBus

05.01.2022 MUA, here to stay!

04.01.2022 Calling all HSRs! Don't forget to register for the 2020 HSR Conference (online). Register now at https://www.ohsrep.org.au/conference If you are an elected HSR and you provide your employer at least 14 days notice, you are entitled to time off with pay to attend this conference.

03.01.2022 Keep mentally fit and strong this Mental Health Month. Book a FREE mental health webinar at https://centreforu.com.au/programs/webinars/ FREE to all Victorian union members.

03.01.2022 Check out our new summer merch, available now from the ETU shop. Our merchandise is flying off the shelves. Get in now before it's gone!

02.01.2022 Congratulations Hannah!

02.01.2022 Today's report from the Victorian Inquiry into Nuclear Prohibition has proven once again what we have always known - that renewables are the key to lowering emissions from energy and that there is no future for nuclear in our state. A shout-out to Nina Taylor MP for her work on the inquiry. We thank the Victorian Labor Government for their ongoing commitment to the prohibition on nuclear and their dedicated investment into renewable energy.

01.01.2022 Due to the current COVID restrictions, it is impossible to put on our much-loved, Building Unions' Picnics this year. However, you have worked hard all year, and you have earned the day off and it’s your entitlement to be paid. Given that there is no formal picnic, there won’t be any tickets or proof of attendance required. If any employer withholds pay or deducts your pay for Monday 7th December, contact your Union immediately.

01.01.2022 At 11 am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare throughout WW1. Take a minute of silence at 11am for Remembrance Day, 2020. #lestweforget