SW Fire Appeal
In response to the devastating effect that recent bush fires have had on communities in the state’s South West, including many AMWU members, their families, and friends, the AMWU WA Branch has moved to establish the “SW Fire Appeal” to provide assistance to those affected communiti ...
Media Release: 10 December 2015
Myer boss out of touch on penalty rates. Workers are aghast at Myer boss Richard Umbers’ claims that a whole generation of workers don’t care about penalty rates. At an event yesterday, the Chief Executive of the retailer claimed that “millennials” find penalty rates &ldqu ...
Amendment to Rules
Notice to members – Amendment to Rules Members are advised that in accordance with Rule 30 of the Rules of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association, Western Australian Branch (Rules), the Committee of Management have approved an amendment to Rule 22 of the Rules. The Sec ...
OPINION by Peter O’Keeffe
Despite my best efforts, I have yet to meet the Commerce Minister Michael Mischin. As such, I am ill-equipped to make any direct comment about his capacity or demeanor. A perusal of his CV, which includes impressive academic qualifications and some challenging and high-ranking jobs, su ...