Peabody has applied to terminate an Enterprise Agreement covering workers at the Metropolitan Colliery’s wash plant at Helensburgh, but a new IR Bill includes measures to stop employers scrapping EAs during bargaining.
Read MoreMembers at BHP coal mines in Central Queensland have shown strong support for taking protected industrial action to improve job security protections in their Enterprise Agreement.
Read MoreFederal Member for Hunter Dan Repacholi provides an update on Labor’s new Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill and and the pathway towards Same Job Same Pay laws.
Read MoreQueensland women members met in October for two fantastic days of presentations, special guest speakers, information sessions and networking. Read More
Chandler Macleod has lost its appeal against a legal win by our union determining that it must pay redundancy pay to former employees at the Hunter Valley’s Mount Arthur coal mine. Read More
Two workers were killed in a matter of days in Western Australian gold mines earlier this month. We will continue fighting for improvements to safety practices and culture across the industry. Read More
This month we thanked and farewelled our National Research Director Peter Colley on his last day with the Mining and Energy Union before his well-earned retirement. Read More
We are seeking expressions of interest from MEU Members to get involved in training and campaign activities to support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and ensure the success of the 'Voice to Parliament' referendum. Read More
Current prosperous conditions for Australian coal exporters look set to continue. National Research and Policy Officer Alison Goodwin looks at the latest government forecasts. Read More