AMWU Victoria

AMWU Victoria The AMWU Victorian Branch represents workers in all areas of manufacturing across Victoria. This page is a community of union members and supporters.

The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union represents tens of thousands of workers in all areas of manufacturing around Australia, including: Food and confectionery; Metal and engineering; Printing and packaging; Technical, laboratory, supervisory and administrative areas; and Vehicle building, service and repair. The AMWU aims to ensure our members receive the pay, conditions, safety and respec

t they deserve at work. We fight for a fair deal for workers – both at work and in the community. We believe in a fair and equal society for all, with the provision of public social services including education, health care, and of dignity in retirement. If you work in manufacturing, we will work together to help protect you, your colleagues, and your rights at work.
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The AMWU Victoria page is a proudly union website. We discuss issues that are relevant to workers, and share information and ideas. We love debate and discussion here - all we ask is that it is conducted in a respectful and courteous way. We will remove comments that personally attack unionists or other commenters. We will also remove content, comments, or posts that are:

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The AMWU retains the right to determine which comments and uploads violate the comments and uploads policy at our discretion. We also reserve the right to remove violations, including banning members from the site. We expect all contributors to be respectful. The AMWU does not necessarily support or condone all discussions, comments and uploads on this website. The AMWU will remove defamatory comments, pictures and/or videos where they are identified. The AMWU will assess all reports of inappropriate comments and uploads and respond accordingly. Authorised by Tony Mavromatis, Level 1/251 Queensberry St, Carlton, Victoria 3053

The Concrete Gang is celebrating 50 incredible years! Join us on Monday, 31 August at 12:00 PM at The Leveson in North M...
28/08/2026

The Concrete Gang is celebrating 50 incredible years! Join us on Monday, 31 August at 12:00 PM at The Leveson in North Melbourne.

Let’s honour 50 years of giving rank-and-file construction workers a voice on the airwaves! Enjoy live music, delicious finger food, and great company.

Tickets will be available at the door. Don’t miss out on this milestone celebration!

A new Breaking Barriers Try-a-Trade record! πŸ”₯Last night, 57 women joined us at TAFE Gippsland’s Port of Sale campus to g...
27/08/2026

A new Breaking Barriers Try-a-Trade record! πŸ”₯

Last night, 57 women joined us at TAFE Gippsland’s Port of Sale campus to get hands-on and give engineering trades a go.

It was our biggest Try-a-Trade event yet, and another reminder that when women are given the opportunity to experience trades for themselves, the interest is absolutely there.

A huge thank you to TAFE Gippsland and everyone who helped make the night such a success.

The Breaking Barriers: Women in Trades and Tech project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations through the Building Women’s Careers Program.

Today we remember Dolly Parton, whose music gave working people an anthem for the daily grind and the fight for dignity ...
26/08/2026

Today we remember Dolly Parton, whose music gave working people an anthem for the daily grind and the fight for dignity at work. Here in Australia, Dolly’s words resonate with generations of women who have fought for their place in the workforce and in the union movement.

From Victorian unionist Muriel Heagney, who spent decades fighting for equal pay and women’s right to work, and worked as a women’s organiser for the Amalgamated Engineering Union in the 1940s, to the women of Wollongong’s Jobs for Women campaign, who spent 14 years fighting for the right to work in the steel industry and took their fight against BHP to the highest court in the country. Their story is told in the documentary Women of Steel.

Different countries. Different generations. Different struggles. But the fight for fair pay, dignity, equality and a better future for working people connects us all.
Vale Dolly. πŸ’œ

2 more weeks to go! Our Delegates & HSRs Training Forum for 2026 is coming up.πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday 9 SeptemberπŸ•˜ 9AM (8AM registr...
26/08/2026

2 more weeks to go! Our Delegates & HSRs Training Forum for 2026 is coming up.
πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday 9 September
πŸ•˜ 9AM (8AM registration)
πŸ“ AMWU Vic Offices: 251 Queensberry St, Carlton VIC 3053

RSVP by Wednesday 19 August:
βœ‰οΈ [email protected]
βœ‰οΈ [email protected]
βœ‰οΈ [email protected]
Please include any dietary requirements with your RSVP.

Important: Some employers require a release letter. If this applies to you, request one when you RSVP or speak with your AMWU organiser.

Join us for a discussion on The Eureka Stockade & Why It Matters Today, followed by a Q&A and general discussion.πŸ“… Tuesd...
25/08/2026

Join us for a discussion on The Eureka Stockade & Why It Matters Today, followed by a Q&A and general discussion.
πŸ“… Tuesday 8 September 2026
πŸ•• 6pm start
πŸ“ AMWU Office, Upstairs, Level 3
Enter via the front door on Queensberry Street.
🍴 Light food and drinks provided.

🎀 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Joe Toscano, Reclaim the Radical Spirit of the Eureka Rebellion, 3CR broadcaster, medical practitioner and historian
JOINING THE DISCUSSION
β€’ Craig Johnston, Protect & former AMWU Victorian State Secretary
β€’ Tony Mavromatis, AMWU Victorian State Secretary
β€’ Dave Kerrin, former BLF & Earthworker

Please RSVP on the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/amwu-vic-presents-the-eureka-stockade-why-it-matters-today-tickets-1998720624191?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0d8erlqs&fbclid=IwY2xjawT6CRJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4VQBBi5J7fSeS5d5cGqmvq92ud33WPZoyvOU-WfGKOv8LCFk4ObDHxuwgWMw_aem_iPWVipAWiB2PlxwLixp3WQ
or SMS Stephen 0425 718 607

All are welcome.

Join us for a discussion on The Eureka Stockade & Why It Matters Today, followed by a Q&A and general discussion.πŸ“… Tuesd...
25/08/2026

Join us for a discussion on The Eureka Stockade & Why It Matters Today, followed by a Q&A and general discussion.

πŸ“… Tuesday 8 September 2026
πŸ•• 6pm start
πŸ“ AMWU Office, Upstairs, Level 3
Enter via the front door on Queensberry Street.
Please RSVP on the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/amwu-vic-presents-the-eureka-stockade-why-it-matters-today-tickets-1998720624191?aff=oddtdtcreator
or SMS Stephen 0425 718 607

🍴 Light food and drinks provided.

🎀 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Joe Toscano, Reclaim the Radical Spirit of the Eureka Rebellion, 3CR broadcaster, medical practitioner and historian

JOINING THE DISCUSSION
β€’ Craig Johnston, Protect & former AMWU Victorian State Secretary
β€’ Tony Mavromatis, AMWU Victorian State Secretary
β€’ Dave Kerrin, former BLF & Earthworker

All are welcome.

Join the AMWU Vic to discuss those workers who rebelled and fought for their rights under the Eureka flag.

New merch drop, check out the new gear and get yours now!πŸ“© Order: samantha.sullivan@amwu.org.auπŸ“ž Contact: 0438 063 405πŸ“ ...
20/08/2026

New merch drop, check out the new gear and get yours now!

πŸ“© Order: [email protected]
πŸ“ž Contact: 0438 063 405
πŸ“ Please include your preferred size when ordering by email or phone.
πŸ“ Pick up: Carlton
πŸ“¦ Express post: $15.00

Photo is for reference only.

3 more weeks to go!!Delegates & HSRs Training Forum for 2026 is coming up.πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday 9 SeptemberπŸ•˜ 9AM (8AM registratio...
17/08/2026

3 more weeks to go!!

Delegates & HSRs Training Forum for 2026 is coming up.
πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday 9 September
πŸ•˜ 9AM (8AM registration)
πŸ“ AMWU Vic Offices: 251 Queensberry St, Carlton VIC 3053

RSVP by Wednesday 19 August:
βœ‰οΈ [email protected]
βœ‰οΈ [email protected]
βœ‰οΈ [email protected]
Please include any dietary requirements with your RSVP.

Important: Some employers require a release letter. If this applies to you, request one when you RSVP or speak with your AMWU organiser.

Over 170 years ago, Victorian workers on the goldfields rose up in rebellion and fought for their rights under the Eurek...
14/08/2026

Over 170 years ago, Victorian workers on the goldfields rose up in rebellion and fought for their rights under the Eureka flag. What does the Eureka rebellion mean for workers today? And why does its radical spirit still matter?

Join us for a discussion on The Eureka Stockade & Why It Matters Today, followed by a Q&A and general discussion.

🎀 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Joe Toscano, Reclaim the Radical Spirit of the Eureka Rebellion, 3CR broadcaster, medical practitioner and historian

JOINING THE DISCUSSION
- Craig Johnston, Protect & former AMWU Victorian State Secretary
- Tony Mavromatis, AMWU Victorian State Secretary
- Dave Kerrin, former BLF & Earthworker

πŸ“… Tuesday 8 September 2026
πŸ•• 6pm start
πŸ“ AMWU Office, Upstairs, Level 3
Enter via the front door on Queensberry Street.

🍴 Light food and drinks provided.

All are welcome.

Yesterday was a special day as we had the pleasure of hosting the Cherry family to showcase our recently renovated Frank...
13/08/2026

Yesterday was a special day as we had the pleasure of hosting the Cherry family to showcase our recently renovated Frank Cherry Chambers.

It was truly an honour to hear amazing stories about the great man from family and friends. Their memories brought the space to life, and we are grateful for the chance to celebrate his legacy together!

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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