Over 400 mining and energy workers from across Australia will gather in Brisbane for the Mining and Energy Union’s quadrennial National Convention from Monday 28 to Thursday 31 October.
It will be the first Convention held by the MEU as an independent Union.
The Convention brings together workplace delegates from open cut and underground coal mines, metalliferous mines and railways, power stations and coal ports from around Australia.
Topics to be discussed at Convention include:
- Safety trends including responses to recent mining fatalities
- Same Job Same Pay and workplace reforms
- Net Zero Economy Authority and supporting workers affected by transition
- MEU history and lessons from past disputes
- Solidarity with Australian and international unions.
The Conviction Politics project will also hold a pop-up exhibition of ‘Unshackled’, showcasing convict workers’ history of resistance.
Convention will hear from MEU National and District leaders, workplace delegates and safety representatives; guest speakers from Australian and international unions and state and federal parliaments.
Updates including key speeches, policies and event advisories will be distributed throughout the week from Monday. Sessions are not open to media but interviews and photos may be arranged.
Key Facts:
Mining and Energy Union National Convention held at the Star Brisbane Monday 28 to Thursday 31 October.
Contact details:
Monique Blasiak 0430 515 162
Jackie Woods 0414 241 483
