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Media Alert: Mining and Energy Union QLD District launches new election campaign ads calling on workers to back Same Job Same Pay

Mining and Energy Union < 1 mins read
  • Wednesday 12 March, 2:00pm photo and media opportunity 
  • MEU representatives will gather at the Shamrock Hotel Pavilion meeting room (165 Nebo Rd Mackay) for an annual leadership meeting with MEU members 

 

The MEU is launching election campaign ads this week to run in mining communities, featuring real stories from Queensland mineworkers.

 

The new campaign will call on voters to back in Same Job Same Pay at the ballot box in the upcoming federal election.

 

MEU representatives gathering in Mackay this week will reaffirm their support for the reform that has delivered about $15 million in annual pay rises for Queensland coal miners so far – with $80 million more in the pipeline.


Contact details:

Monique Blasiak (0430 515 162)

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