AWU: Yes to carbon-pricing

AWU 18 July 2011

The Australian Workers' Union national leadership met in Sydney today to discuss the Federal Government's proposed carbon pricing mechanism.

The leadership resolved as follows:
“We acknowledge that a price on carbon will happen – and that we need to be part of the debate to protect our members’ jobs.


 “Overall, the AWU believes no jobs need to be lost as a result of this package.
 “We believe the Federal Government has put forward a responsible package – one designed to protect jobs and support businesses.

“Tony Abbott’s got a responsibility to protect the steel industry by supporting the Steel Transformation Plan.
“It’s not good enough for him to just play the wrecker.

“Manufacturing workers don’t want opposition for opposition’s sake – they want job security and a steady income.
“It’s time Tony Abbott put his money where his mouth is to support manufacturing jobs in Australia.

“The AWU will continue to work with industry and the government over the coming weeks and months to ensure the laws and regulations introduced into Parliament protect our members’ jobs.”