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29/10/2026

Yesterday we proudly recognised two legends of the Plumbers Union. 🏆

Area Organisers John Haitas and Billy Jovanovski presented long-service awards to Dave Cann (42 years) and Simon Wheeler (37 years). That's nearly eight decades of combined Union pride between them.

Dave and Simon are exactly the kind of members who make this Union what it is. Because of their dedication and the solidarity of members like them, wages and conditions have grown continuously throughout their working lives. That's what standing together delivers.

The $600 million Stack Data Centre in Truganina was built by proud Union members, including Dave and Simon themselves. 💪

Big shout out to all the members on site from AG Coombs, Fire UPG, Egan & Stewart, Raw Roofing and Matterhorn.

This is what Union membership looks like! ✊

28/10/2026

Today at our 2026 National Conference in Victoria, we paused to honour the memory of Scott Dowsett on the one year anniversary of his passing.

A minute of silence. A room full of union brothers and sisters. A reminder of the mark a good person leaves behind.

Rest easy, Scott. You're not forgotten.

22/10/2026

Join us for the final Next Gen meeting of 2026! 👊

This is your chance to connect, have your say, and get involved in shaping the future of our union and industry.

📍 52 Victoria Street, Carlton�🕓 4pm, Friday 27th November

All members are encouraged to come along and be part of the conversation.

Get involved. Build connections. Strengthen our future.

21/10/2026

Last weekend, our National Secretary Earle Setches joined union leaders, academics and Connect Trade Union in Kilkenny, Ireland for a seminar on Organising and Collective Bargaining.

So what does collective bargaining actually mean? It's simple. Instead of standing alone, workers come together through their union to negotiate fair pay, safe conditions and dignity at work. Not asking for favours. Sitting down as equals and getting outcomes that work for everyone.

Earle spoke on a range of topics, with a big focus on something close to our heart: training the next generation of young workers. Because a strong union isn't just about today. It's about making sure the workers coming up behind us have the same rights, the same protections and the same voice we fought for.

That's what this movement is built on.

15/10/2026

Blue Hats Conference 2026. 💙

The PPTEU once again showed up and stood up ✊. Incolink's Blue Hats Conference brought together on-site delegates, industry stakeholders and construction companies from across the sector, and our mob showed up strong.

The standout moment? Our very own Organiser Nathan Tzimopoulos taking the floor to lead an honest, courageous conversation about mental health and su***de in the construction industry. Nathan shared his personal experiences as an on-site HSR and left the room speechless. Not just with his openness, but with real, practical knowledge on how to respond in the moment and, just as importantly, in the days, weeks and months that follow.

This is what union representation looks like. Fighting for our members on the tools and off them.

Thank you to Incolink for your continued support. We'll see you in 2027. 👊

13/10/2026

Big things are happening for our members in Geelong and the West. 💪

PPTEU Secretary Earle Setches, President Glenn Menzies, Assistant Secretary Jake Cranny, Geelong Area Organiser Chris Giblin and CEPUTEC Training Manager Russell "Ox" Menzies got out on the tools and met members from Pathways Plumbing, Precision Fire, Geelong Roofing and Insulpak Mechanical Services at the site of the new PICAC Geelong Training Centre.

This is a landmark project for PPTEU members across Geelong and the Western District. Built by Hutchinson Builders, it's due for completion late November this year. A genuine game changer.

Earle also headed out to our newly purchased property in Melton, making sure we're set up to properly service members in the West.

The future is being built right now, and your Union is leading the charge.

Industry Trained = Best Trained 🔧

13/10/2026

Geelong showed up last night. 💪

Our NextGen meeting wrapped up with a ripper turnout and a packed agenda. James and Luke spoke about the huge wave of construction work coming to Geelong and why now is the time for members to get involved. Area Organiser Gibbo needs members putting their hands up on site to step up as HSRs and represent their workmates.

President Glen Menzies gave a wrap-up from his recent trip to the U.S.A, and Chris from Maurice Blackburn finished the night off by running members through the great benefits available to them.

This is what the union is about. Showing up, staying informed and looking out for each other.

Our last NextGen meeting for 2026 will be held back home in Carlton on Friday 27th November at 4pm. Lock it in. 📅

12/10/2026

Standing room only. 👊

The recent General Meeting was one to remember. Not only was it a packed house, it was our first meeting in the newly renovated Victoria Street office in Carlton.

The fitout is a ripper. A space that honours our proud history and sets us up for an even stronger future. Big congratulations to everyone who made it happen.

This is what union looks like. 💪

10/10/2026

2027 RDO Calendar. 🔥

Please note there have been changes to the 2027 RDO Calendar due to the Grand Final Public Holiday date change.

The green 2027 version is the correct calendar. Please refer to this version moving forward.

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52 Victoria Street
Carlton, VIC

Website

http://www.ppteu.asn.au/

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