Please be advised that as of 1 July 2015 the AMIEU Queensland Branch will be increasing its membership dues by the CPI for the city of Brisbane (1.3%). This increase is in line with the resolution passed at the 2004 Read More
This years Labour Day was a fantastic day for families! The pictures below showcase why it’s the best free family day in town! After all, the Union movement is all about securing your future and your family’s future which is Read More
Times have changed and one of the big changes is the advancement of technology in every aspect of our lives as well as the ever changing politics that govern us. Here at the AMIEU we are embracing these changes and Read More
One of the last acts of the Federal Labor government was a change to the Right of Entry legislation, where, if the Union and the Employer could not agree on a place to hold meetings, then the lunchroom would become Read More
Join your Union at one of the Labour Day marches taking place across the state from the 2nd-4th May 2014. There’s free food and drink, live music and fun activities for the kids. Most importantly there’s a chance to show you are Read More
The election of the Abbott Government has given some employers an incentive to make it very difficult for Union officials to gain entry to the dining room to speak to members. As a consequence, the Union has had to look Read More
Over many years of negotiating enterprise agreements, some companies have used payroll deductions as a threat and leverage in enterprise bargaining. Most recently, due to the Union’s refusal to agree to a sub-standard enterprise agreement at Teys/Cargill Beenleigh and the Read More
If an Enterprise Agreement is not in place in your workplace, chances are you are working to award rates. There are a few exceptions to being an award-covered employee. For instance, earning over the high-income threshold (approx. $130,000 PA). Sadly Read More
Notice to members of the Australasian Meat Industry Union of Employees (Queensland Branch) Members of the above State registered Union are given notice that the Australasian Meat Industry Union of Employees (Queensland Branch) intends to apply under s.580 of the Read More