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AMWU Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union WA

We're organising workers in shipbuilding, metals trades, food, design, manufacturing, print, and labs to win. Join your AMWU for a better life.

Work in manufacturing, metals, food, automotive, design, print, labs or engineering? Authorised by Steve McCartney, WA State Secretary, 121 Royal St EAST PERTH.

25/08/2026

VOTED DOWN — WORSLEY WORKERS HAVE SPOKEN ✊

AMWU members at South32 Worsley have rejected the company's proposed Enterprise Agreement, with 70% voting NO.

And members have now backed that decision by endorsing a Protected Action Ballot Order (PABO).

With Alcoa set to take over the operation, workers are looking ahead.

They know the wages, conditions and structures contained in Alcoa agreements are significantly better — and they don't want to be left behind when they're all eventually wearing the same company shirt.

Worsley workers aren't asking for special treatment. They want South32 to use this bargaining round to close the gap and protect their wages and conditions heading into the transition.

The message from members is clear: come back to the bargaining table and deliver an agreement that properly protects the workforce now and into the future.

NO VOTE. A strong mandate. And members are ready to stand together for a better deal. ✊

24/08/2026

81% YES! ✊ A BIG WIN AT PERTH MINT

Perth Mint workers have overwhelmingly backed their new Enterprise Agreement, with 81% voting YES.

The three-year deal delivers:
• 5%, 4% and 3% wage increases — with some workers receiving up to 10.4% in the first year to address market rates.
• Increased and new allowances.
• Better leave, including 20% annual leave loading and four days compassionate leave.
• Improved shift loadings and eligibility.
• Penalty rates on all hours worked and fairer sharing of overtime.
• A new classification structure with clearer progression.

Even better — union membership doubled during this round of bargaining.

📣 Members, keep an eye on your payslips! The company has advised that back pay will be processed in the first pay run in September.

More members. More power. Better outcomes.

Congratulations to our Perth Mint members and delegates! ✊

19/08/2026

Yesterday, workers, representatives from the combined Port Ops unions, and BHP met with the Fair Work Commission.

This was the same day that BHP announced a full-year profit of over $13 billion, up 9%. But their offer fails to address the basic concerns of our members - the very workers who helped deliver that massive profit.

We're meeting again next week with BHP, and in the meantime, we'll be consulting with members on our options - including counter-offers. It's time for a fair offer from BHP!

17/08/2026

A HUGE FIRST AGREEMENT WIN AT HARVEY BEEF! 🥩✊

AMWU members at Harvey Beef have secured their first-ever Enterprise Agreement on site — delivering major improvements to wages, penalties, allowances and conditions.

Members will receive overall increases ranging from 9.13% to 14.48%, depending on their classification and roster, as well as a guaranteed 3% wage increase each year over the three-year agreement.

The following were also won in the new agreement:
💰 Shift penalties increased — day shift from 9% to 12%, and day/night shift allowance from 15% to 25%
💰 Standby allowances increased
⏰ Proper overtime penalties introduced
📈 Allowances indexed and made all-purpose
🛠️ Five-hour minimum payment for call-outs
🔥 New boiler allowance
📅 $250 Public Holiday Standby Allowance

For workers who previously had no Enterprise Agreement, these are significant, enforceable improvements that will continue delivering for years to come.

This is what happens when workers organise, stand together and bargain collectively.

14/08/2026

Last night, key delegates and officials from the AMWU and ETU WA Branch (Australian Shipbuilding Federation of Unions) came together to discuss the future of the Australian Marine Complex, Defence shipbuilding, and how we can continue supporting each other across the sector and building power in our workplaces.

Working together, sharing ideas and continuing to build solidarity across the sector is critical as the industry continues to grow 💪

11/08/2026

AMWU members WIN! ✊

The AMWU has secured an outcome for Sure People employees working at the Sandvik facility in Jandakot, ensuring workers are paid fairly for the work they perform.

After reviewing payslips and comparing the rates paid to Sure People employees with Sandvik employees performing the same work, it identified a significant pay disparity. The issue was raised, and now workers will receive the rates they deserve.

The outcome includes:

✅ Operators
New base rate: $47.57 per hour
Casual rate: $59.46 per hour (including 25% casual loading)
Pay increase of $15.49 per hour – around $588 extra per week (based on a 38-hour week).

✅ Production Assistants (T/A's)
New base rate: $45.11 per hour
Casual rate: $56.39 per hour (including 25% casual loading)
Pay increase of $15.69 per hour – around $596 extra per week (based on a 38-hour week).

Workers will also receive:
✔️ 20% afternoon shift penalties (where applicable, Monday to Friday) calculated on the loaded rate.
✔️ Overtime rates for Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays in line with the Sandvik Enterprise Agreement.

This is a life-changing pay rise for these workers.

Congratulations to all the Sure People members at Sandvik.

10/08/2026

Over the weekend, hundreds of members from the combined BHP Port Ops unions - The AMWU, Western Mine Workers Alliance - WMWA partner union the AWU, and the ETU WA Branch downed tools in our fight for a fair EA!

Our members know that our action had a huge impact at Port Hedland - and so does BHP.

We hope this action does exactly what it's intended to do, and sharpen everyone’s mind on finding a solution that works for everyone, fast.

Thank you to every member who stood strong with us last weekend - your action made a big difference in our fight!

08/08/2026

FIFO Workers Deserve Better 🚨

These photos were recently provided to the AMWU from Sea Ripple Camp, where Primero workers—and workers from several other companies—are currently staying.

The reports are deeply concerning.

Workers have raised issues including:
❌ Apparent mould throughout rooms and bathrooms.
❌ Unsanitary living conditions.
❌ A urine-soaked mattress that a worker says they had to replace themselves after it wasn't changed despite repeated requests.

The AMWU is also aware of two workers who were recently hospitalised after becoming ill following meals consumed at the camp. While the cause of their illness has not been confirmed, these incidents highlight the need for an urgent review of camp hygiene, housekeeping and food safety standards.

FIFO workers deserve accommodation that is clean, safe and fit for human habitation.

The AMWU expects those responsible for Sea Ripple Camp to investigate these issues immediately and rectify them.

If you've experienced similar conditions, take photos, report it and contact your AMWU delegate or organiser.

A safe workplace includes a safe place to sleep. ✊

07/08/2026

From 0530 tomorrow, members from Western Mine Workers Alliance - WMWA partner union the AWU will commence PIA with ship loader movement bans. WMWA members will be joined by members from the AMWU and ETU WA Branch from 0530 Sunday to combined all unions at BHP Port Operations taking 24 hours of PIA.

Our members are fed up of BHP's months of delays and denial at the bargaining table.

We're stepping up the fight for a fair enterprise agreement that includes decent base rate wage increases, a fair classification structure with career progression and fair conditions to recognise the highly skilled, high volume, high risk work our members do, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Protected action is never taken lightly, but it’s clear BHP aren’t taking us seriously.

If you don’t fight, you lose! ✊

05/08/2026

AMWU members WIN at Laminex! 👏✊

After bargaining together and standing united, AMWU members at Laminex have secured a new Enterprise Agreement that delivers improvements to wages, conditions and career progression.

The agreement includes:
✅ An 8.75% wage increase over three years for maintenance workers.
✅ An 11.75% increase for mechanical trades, achieved by fixing long-overdue classification structures.
✅ More annual leave for shift workers, increasing to 210 hours per year.
✅ The First Aid Allowance is now an all-purpose allowance, meaning it will attract penalty rates where applicable.
✅ A clear classification and progression structure, giving workers a transparent pathway to advance based on their skills, knowledge and experience.
✅ A sign-on payment, calculated to recognise the time spent bargaining and getting this agreement finalised.

Congratulations to all our Laminex members, delegates and bargaining representatives who worked hard to secure this agreement.

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