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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 respect 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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This year marks the 56th anniversary of the West Gate Bridge collapse. We will come together under the bridge on:Douglas...
13/10/2026

This year marks the 56th anniversary of the West Gate Bridge collapse. We will come together under the bridge on:

Douglas Parade, Spotswood, at 11:30 AM this Thursday, the 15th of October, to honour their memory.

We will observe a minute's silence in remembrance of our fallen comrades.

Following the ceremony, refreshments will be provided at Pirates Tavern, rear 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown.

Members at Air Radiators have once again stopped work for a full day, with more stoppages planned later in the week, aft...
12/10/2026

Members at Air Radiators have once again stopped work for a full day, with more stoppages planned later in the week, after management refused all offers and walked away from the table, leaving members furious.

Despite this, more and more workers have signed up and joined the fight for a fair deal!

More to come.

The RBA is raising rates for the rest of Australia but won't give workers a simple cost-of-living increase!AMWU and ETU ...
09/10/2026

The RBA is raising rates for the rest of Australia but won't give workers a simple cost-of-living increase!

AMWU and ETU members at the Australian Mint have been offered a measly 9.5 per cent over three years, the same offer given to FSU and CPSU members, both of which have been resoundingly voted down.

Workers at Note Printing Australia are currently taking a series of bans to kick off their campaign for a fair wage increase!

Our first Empower and Create: Women in Print Short Course is off to a great start! This week, participants got hands-on ...
08/10/2026

Our first Empower and Create: Women in Print Short Course is off to a great start!

This week, participants got hands-on with a range of printing and bindery machines in Holmesglen’s workshop, getting a taste of the skills involved in the trade.

Next week, we’re heading to Taylord Press to see a print manufacturer in action and have a go at making our own coasters.

Delivered by the AMWU in partnership with Holmesglen and the Visual Media Association as part of Breaking Barriers: Women in Trades and Tech. Funded by the Australian Government through the Building Women’s Careers Program.

Yesterday, Bendigo Trades Hall hosted a press conference with WorkSafe Victoria, the Minister for WorkSafe Steve Dimopou...
08/10/2026

Yesterday, Bendigo Trades Hall hosted a press conference with WorkSafe Victoria, the Minister for WorkSafe Steve Dimopoulos MP, and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Maree Edwards MP, to announce a new round of funding to help injured workers understand the WorkCover system, stay connected to work while they recover, and find safe pathways back to meaningful work.

The AMWU has secured the $500,000 grant, which will support early guidance for injured workers, as well as education and training for delegates, HSRs, supervisors and employers.

In partnership with Gordon Legal, the project will help everyone involved better understand their roles and responsibilities, improve communication and build confidence in the return to work process.
The project will also trial new approaches in manufacturing workplaces to improve communication, early support and the return to work process.

The goal is to help make returning to work safer and clearer for workers.

More information about the grant and how to access support is coming soon.

In 2023 workers at Mazda decided they needed to lock in their working conditions, create a secure workplace, and have th...
07/10/2026

In 2023 workers at Mazda decided they needed to lock in their working conditions, create a secure workplace, and have the means to always better their wages and conditions through negotiating an enterprise agreement. It was a long road, but with the support of AMWU they achieved it.

Yesterday, Mazda workers/active members of AMWU took protected action for the first time since the Mazda Australia Warehouse opened.

These workers are standing proud and strong, fighting for a better deal, fighting for a voice in their workplace, and fighting to be respected. The Enterprise Bargaining with Mazda Australia has been going on for over 7 months with no wage movement, minimal improvement to conditions.

AMWU calls on Mazda to get back to the bargaining table with a BETTER wage offer and BETTER improvements to conditions!

We’d like to make a special mention to Bronwyn Halfpenny for attending Mazda workers first 1 hour stoppage.

Early this morning, our members at Air Radiators held another stoppage in their fight for a fair deal! They were joined ...
06/10/2026

Early this morning, our members at Air Radiators held another stoppage in their fight for a fair deal! They were joined by Assistant State Secretary Jim Traynor, who came to discuss the increasing number of data centres across Victoria, where Air Radiators plays a crucial role by supplying cooling systems for these facilities. Special shout-out to Tony Anderson from the Geelong Trades Hall for cooking the breakfast.

REMINDER: Don't miss your chance to connect with hundreds of other HSRs and tackle the OHS challenges posed by extreme w...
05/10/2026

REMINDER: Don't miss your chance to connect with hundreds of other HSRs and tackle the OHS challenges posed by extreme weather!
RSVP HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/vthc-hsr-conference-2026
MORE INFO HERE: https://www.ohsrep.org.au/conference2026

Join us for the annual HSR conference: "Extreme Weather, Extreme Risk: The Future of Occupational Health and Safety"!

Discover how extreme weather is reshaping workplace health and safety. Learn about the new risks that workers face and how Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) can utilize their rights to prevent harm.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
🕒 Time: 8:30 am – 2:45 pm

📍 Locations:
- Melbourne: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
- Ballarat: Ballarat Trades Hall
- Bendigo: Bendigo Trades Hall
- Morwell: The Morwell Club
- Wangaratta: Wangaratta Turf Club

Don't miss your chance to connect with hundreds of other HSRs and tackle the OHS challenges posed by extreme weather!

https://events.humanitix.com/vthc-hsr-conference-2026

The Air Radiators members have officially launched their industrial campaign at EBA, starting with a half-day stoppage. ...
02/10/2026

The Air Radiators members have officially launched their industrial campaign at EBA, starting with a half-day stoppage. 🚧 From next week, they'll be implementing rolling stoppages and introducing new bans as part of their ongoing fight!

Despite the rough weather, our Applus members at Viva Refinery are taking a stand, supported by other AMWU members on si...
01/10/2026

Despite the rough weather, our Applus members at Viva Refinery are taking a stand, supported by other AMWU members on site! The new HR manager is trying to strip away our hard-won conditions, such as removing the Monday public holiday and the double-time penalty; we're ready to fight for our rights. Actions are set to continue into next week, with bans on overtime and callbacks. More to come.

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