Tag: Manufacturing
Manufacturing union urges new entitlements scheme
The Manufacturing Workers Union is calling on the Federal Government to prevent another situation like the collapse of the Ballarat company John Valves.[MORE]
BHP scales down on Groote Eylandt
The mining company BHP Billiton has announced it's reducing its global manganese ore production by 25%.[MORE]
Manufacturing sector hits 'shocking' new low
Australian manufacturing activity slumps to record new low, with falls across all sectors.[MORE]
Factory auction raises funds for workers
A factory owned by a failed Victorian car parts manufacturer sold at auction today, freeing up thousands of dollars for retrenched workers.[MORE]
Valves workers hopeful of getting pay by Christmas
More than 100 workers made redundant from Ballarat company John Valves, are hopeful they will be paid their entitlements by Christmas.[MORE]
Ford workers welcome news of jobs reprieve
Hundreds of Victorian Ford workers who were expecting to lose their jobs have now been told their employment is secure.[MORE]
ASIC called on to probe John Valves collapse
Corporate watchdog ASIC will be asked to investigate the finances of failed Ballarat manufacturer, John Valves. [MORE]
John Valves liquidated, union demands answers
Central Victorian company John Valves is set to be liquidated and 130 employees have been stood down, prompting unionists to demand an investigation.[MORE]
Pro-mulesing board elected to peak wool group
Wool growers have voted in a new board of pro-mulesing directors to the peak industry group, Australian Wool Innovations. [MORE]
Truck company defends Brisbane job cuts
Volvo Commercial Vehicles Aust has defended its decision to make 130 Brisbane staff redundant one week before Christmas.[MORE]
Mulesing vote could change face of Aust wool industry
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A national vote by wool producers is shaping up to be one of the most important elections in the history of the wool industry.[MORE]
Vic Govt unveils manufacturing plan
The Victorian Government says it will buy more products locally to boost the State's economy as part of a $245-million dollar plan for the manufacturing sector.[MORE]
Employees pessimistic about future of Ballarat company
Employees of Ballarat manufacturer, John Valves are pessimistic about the company's future.[MORE]
Small business panicking as crisis keeps biting
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It has been a crushing couple of weeks for Australian businesses already battered and bruised by the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Liquidators recommend John Valves liquidation
The 120 workers of a troubled Ballarat manufacturer have received a further setback, with administrators recommending it be liquidated after the deadline passed for them to find a new buyer.[MORE]
Ballarat factory workers doing it tough: union
A union says workers caught up in the John Valves situation in Ballarat are battling on under very difficult conditions.[MORE]
Ex-car boss critical of federal support package
A former car industry boss is critical of the big federal package to support Australian car makers.[MORE]
Administrators set Friday deadline for Ballarat company
The administrators of Ballarat company John Valves have until Friday to decide the company's future.[MORE]
Unpaid workers' jobs may be saved, administrators say
The administrators of a Ballarat manufacturing company facing liquidation have told its 130 workers there is hope their jobs can be saved.[MORE]
Future of Ballarat company still up in the air
The union representing employees of John Valves in Ballarat have been told it is unlikely their jobs will be saved.[MORE]
Carr hits back at Opposition's industry pessimism
Federal Industry Minister Kim Carr says he does not believe Australia's manufacturing sector is deteriorating.[MORE]
Plans to sell Ballarat company collapse
Ballarat company John Valves will be liquidated and its employees sacked.[MORE]
Car assistance package 'no guarantee' against job losses
The Federal Government says there is no guarantee its $6b car assistance package will prevent further job losses.[MORE]
Car union welcomes SA industry boost
The union representing car manufacturing workers in South Australia says the Federal Government's support package will give its members some much-needed job security.[MORE]
Govt urged to toughen energy standards for appliances
The Climate Institute says Australian consumers should have better information about the efficiency of appliances.[MORE]
