Page 3 - ETU Journal Autumn 2017

The Electrical Trades Union Victoria Branch represents members working in the electrical and communications contracting industry, power, manufacturing, education, hospitality, aerospace, food and other industries.
Inside this issue
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Bargaining under the Liberals’ Building & Construction Code
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Review of Victoria’s failed electricity network regulations
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Q&A Gerry Glover & Andrew Taranto
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Stop Turnbull's War on Workers – Rally Photos
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A Class Electrician's Licence Refresher
PRESIDENT
Gary Carruthers
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SECRETARY
Troy Gray
0418 323 552 troy@etu.asn.au
ORGANISERS
Wes Hayes
0417 552 775 wes@etu.asn.au
Matt Boyd
0405 124 953 matt@etu.asn.au
Steve Diston
0400 938 980 steven@etu.asn.au
Gerry Glover
0418 354 359 gerry@etu.asn.au
Nathan Jenkins
0420 504 407
njenkins@etu.asn.au
Troy Knight
0400 982 292 troy.knight@etu.asn.au
Damian King
0407 925 696 damian@etu.asn.au
Reno Lia
0409 188 809 reno@etu.asn.au
LAWYER
Geoff Borenstein
0407 097 808 geoff@etu.asn.au
LEGAL
Lucy Weber
0408 030 094 lucy@etu.asn.au
OH&S
David Tuddenham
0419 132 833 davidt@etu.asn.au
Kris Gretgrix
0438 996 620 kris@etu.asn.au
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ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
Ivan Balta
0418 147 272 ivan@etu.asn.au
Arron Harris
0418 376 161 arron@etu.asn.au
Omar Merhi
0418 513 127 omar@etu.asn.au
Peter Mooney
0418 338 725 peter@etu.asn.au
Mick Montebello
0418 323 559 mick@etu.asn.au
Justin Sordello
0409 200 893 justin@etu.asn.au
Nathan Stott
0419 500 465 nathan.stott@etu.asn.au
Danny Timmers
0419 378 404 danny@etu.asn.au
Colin Williams
0419 378 182 colin@etu.asn.au
EDITOR
For story ideas, contact:
Jason Gibson
0433 544 277 jason@etu.asn.au
TRAINING
Danny Filazzola
0402 347 117 dannyf@etu.asn.au
APPRENTICES
Omar Merhi
0418 513 127 omar@etu.asn.au
WELFARE
Pat Tutton
0409 200 841 pat@etu.asn.au
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Current 2017 ETU Contracting Rates (A-Grade)
12
AusNet drags the chain in EBA talks
08
Senate Inquiry into the Corporate Avoidance of the Fair Work Act
13
Jemena members approve new agreement
10
CUB Reinstated – Unions win the Battle of the Brewery
14
Locked Out – Scabby the Rat vs Parmalat. Workers Win Out!
21
Pay early for a chance to win a Nissan Qashqai ST
27
Mental Health in the Workplace Training
31
Jennifer Cruz – daughter of Colombian Immigrants
36
Engaging Young Workers in Unionism
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THE ETU > AUTUMN 2017
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BEEN IN A ROAD OR TRANSPORT ACCIDENT?
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When The Stupid Elite Manage The Economy The Statistics
Futuretech Industry Programs 2017
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Arron Harris New Assistant Secretary & Staffing Changes
34
Zero Tolerance For Non-Payers on Union Conditions
38
Member Benefit – Tradies Property Services
35
Make a Will Your New Year’s Resolution
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ETU For Life: In The Community & Supporting Movember
Transport Accident? Get Legal Advice Early
STOCKLAND
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Q&A Jacinta Allen
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ESV addresses apprentice safety following fatalities
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Hazelwood Deal to Keep 150 Workers in Power Industry
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Farewell Alex McCallum
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THE ETU > AUTUMN 2017
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