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	ETU Online September 2011

ETU Online is produced monthly by the ETU Victorian Branch for members and supporters. It aims to keep you informed about the latest developments and events within the ETU Victorian Branch and the wider union movement.

In this issue

01	Dean's team wins by a Mighell
02	Dean defends solar industry
03	Dean Writes to the Premier
04	What Leighton Holdings Are Really Up To
05	Sack Leighton not workers
06	Another Sorry Qantas Story
07	ETU in the News
08	Who Cares About Cars?
09	The Incolink Staying Connected Workshop is on Again
10	Jobs for the Valley

Dean's team wins by a Mighell

Dean Mighell and his team have won a resounding victory in the Victorian ETU elections

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Dean defends solar industry

Dean Mighell attacks the state government's cut to solar fee-in tariffs.

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Dean Writes to the Premier

Dean Mighell has written to the Premier in relation to problems with Leighton Holdings mismanagement of the desal plant project.

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What Leighton Holdings Are Really Up To

Is Leighton Holdings setting a trap

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Sack Leighton not workers

The desal plant sackings are an act of provocation not productivity says Dean Mighell

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Another Sorry Qantas Story

Qantas sends jobs overseas

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ETU in the News

The ETU makes the news again

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Who Cares About Cars?

Vehicle shop stewards lament the state of our car industry.

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The Incolink Staying Connected Workshop is on Again

Are you a Separated Father? Would like to have a better relationship with your kids? The Incolink Staying Connected Workshop is on Again

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Jobs for the Valley

Dean Mighell offers a jobs strategy for the Valley

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