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I was under pressure from the company to work harder and ended up injuring myself. Two months into my injury I called upon the union, because things got complicated. The union helped me get free legal advice and representation at a hearing. It's important for me to know where I stand in all of this and the union's been there with me all the way.

Nick, ETU member

I wish I was rich, but I'm not. I have to work because I have to work, I have to fight. Because if I don't fight, I will be stepped on. That's the way it is for working people. Never been any different. We have to fight for everything we get. That's why we're in unions. People who aren't in unions, it's like they don't know the facts of life. Because no-one ever gives us anything without a fight. And that's a fact. Mario, ETU member

Mario, ETU member

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I was under pressure from the company to work harder and ended up injuring myself.

I wish I was rich, but I'm not. I have to work because I have to work, I have to fight.

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Members DVD #3

 
 
 
 

1 In This Edition 

2 State of the Union - Dean Mighell updates members on the new funeral benefit and the campaign to improve the ETU nationally.

3 Shop Stewards Conference - Watch the highlights from this years's 2 day shop stewards conference. The largest regular gathering of ETU activists in the state.

4. Powering Victoria - An overview of the power generation and distribution sector in Victoria and the varied roles played by ETU members. From coal fired electricity in the Latrobe Valley, oil and gas extraction in Gippsland, gas fired electricity in Mortlake and wind power in the Western Districts. 

5. Contracting Rollout - A behind the scenes look at the campaign for the new ETU agreement in the construction industry

6 Fast Tracking - We explore the history of underinvestment and skills shortages in the rail industry and the Fast Track training of skilled tradesmen needed to upgrade and expand the system.

7 Control Central - A behind the scenes look at the electrical systems behind the Melbourne suburban rail network and the people who run and maintain it.

8 Manufacturing Strategy - We take a look at the particular challenges of bargaining in the manufacturing industry.

9 ETREC - A profile of Electrical Telecommunications and Renewable Energy Contractor, the new representative organisation for independent registered electrical contractors (RECs).

10 Instro Techs - Defending the Instrumentation trade from multiskilling and degrading of skills.

11-20 Meet the Members: Beau, Rail Signalling; Chris, Construction; Frank Mortlake Gas Plant; James, Rail Signalling; Jim, Ford; Paul, Shell; Rob, Wind Power; Roger, Alcoa; Sam, Rail Maintenance; Simon, Rail Signalling. 

 

 

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How do I know what I should get paid?

It can be quite complicated in determining this question. First, you have to determine what agreement covers your employment. Next, you then have to interpret the terms in the agreement. If you were a member, you will get the assistance of experienced union officials and the ETU legal department, who answers such questions like this everyday.

My husband is having problems with his employer and thinks he may be sacked. If he joins the Union will they help?

Members get the benefit of the ETU legal department that can represent them on any employment issues – including unfair dismissal. Non-members will have to get their own legal representation which will cost them potentially tens of thousands of dollars.

My son is a second year apprentice and has been working on his own and he does not get paid for overtime, is this okay for an employer to do this?

It is not okay for the Employer to do this. If your son is a member, the ETU has a designated Apprentices Officer who specializes in issues of Apprentices Supervision and Pay and will assist apprentices who are members on these and other relevant issues to the apprenticeship.
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