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No good reason for Kurnell to close - 10 May 2012
The potential closure of Caltex's Kurnell refinery would be a body blow to the NSW economy, and would leave Australian motorists exposed to future petrol price rises.

Forests NSW switch will put profits before people - 9 May 2012
The NSW State Government's proposal to corporatise Forests NSW will impact on the way people use public forests, and may lead to job losses in regional communities - according to the Australian Workers' Union.

'Save the Nurseries' Petition Tabled in Parliament - 13 March 2012
The Australian Workers' Union, on behalf of concerned residents and workers, has presented to Shadow Minister for Primary Industries, Steve Whan, a petition that was tabled in NSW Parliament today, demanding that the NSW Government stop the privatisation of nurseries operated by Forests NSW.

Calling on all footy fans - 24 February 2012
AWU members, family, friends and colleagues now have the opportunity to be part of Australia's Richest AFL & NRL Footy Tipping competition.

Christmas & Festive Greetings - 20 December 2011
Festive Greetings from Russ Collison, AWU NSW State Secretary and all the AWU Officials at the Greater NSW Branch.

Working Australia Census 2011: Make your voice heard - 02 May 2011
Australian unions have launched the biggest ever survey of workers in Australia's history.

More than 100 good jobs lost as auto-parts plant in Yennora closes - 18 March 2010
Sydney's south-west manufacturing sector has taken a big hit as international car component parts manufacturer, Dana, shuts its Yennora plant, resulting in 115 jobs lost..

Boeing shows lack of respect for Western Sydney workers - 04 March 2010
Boeing's workforce in Western Sydney has been treated with little or no respect with the company announcing it is shutting its aerospace engineering site without any consultation with the workers or their unions.

Kandos Raffle Draw Results - 16 December 2009
Delegates and officials of The Australian Workers Union (AWU) and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) have for the past month been selling tickets to a raffle draw where 100% of the proceeds went to the family of the Late Colin Fuller.

Worker Dies at Cement Factory - 14 September 2009
An employee at the cement factory in Kandos has died in a workplace incident. The accident occurred last night at approximately 10.30 pm.

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No good reason for Kurnell to close

10 May 2012

The potential closure of Caltex's Kurnell refinery would be a body blow to the NSW economy, and would leave Australian motorists exposed to future petrol prices.
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