Mining & Energy Union

There's been a lot of headlines about yesterday's High Court decision, and we share your sense of disappointment.

However, we are reassured that business as usual will continue at Mount Pleasant until at least the end of 2032, thanks to an interim approval granted earlier this year.

We remain hopeful for the long-term future of the mine and the 700 direct jobs it supports. The priority now must be ensuring workers, their families and local communities are not left in limbo while these issues are resolved.

Read the MEU's full statement at the link below.

Years of advocacy by our Victorian District has resulted in WorkSafe Victoria creating two dedicated power generation safety specialist roles, ensuring the regulator has access to people with real-world experience in power station operations.

This is a significant step forward in improving safety oversight across Victoria's power industry and reflects the union's push for stronger industry expertise following the tragic death of Yallourn delegate Graeme Edwards in 2018.

For experienced power generation workers, these roles offer a chance to take decades of industry knowledge into WorkSafe, helping shape safety outcomes for workers across the sector.

Today, we celebrate the workers who built our industries, powered our communities and fought for the rights and conditions many Australians enjoy today.

On Labour Day, the Mining and Energy Union honours the generations of workers who stood together to win safer workplaces, fair wages, secure jobs and dignity at work.

Those achievements were not handed down. They were won through solidarity, collective action and the strength of union members standing together.

As working people continue to face challenges, Labour Day is a reminder that when workers are united, we can achieve real change.

Happy Labour Day to our members and all workers across NSW.

⚠️ A light vehicle travelling at 48 km/h narrowly avoided colliding with a haul truck at an open cut coal mine.

The haul truck was indicating to turn right when the light vehicle entered the intersection without giving way. The truck operator spotted that the vehicle wasn’t slowing down and stopped before turning, preventing a collision.

Under the mine’s road rules, light vehicles were required to give way to haul trucks.

Workers’ lives should never depend on a last-second save. Mine operators must put layers of protection in place, including separating vehicles wherever possible and ensuring clear road rules are understood and followed.

Stay safe!

✊ PREMIER COAL WORKERS REJECT YANCOAL'S OFFER

Premier Coal workers have overwhelmingly rejected the company’s proposed enterprise agreement, with 91.5% voting NO.

MEU and AMWU members are standing together with a clear message: this offer isn’t good enough.

These workers have helped power Western Australia for generations. As the mine approaches closure, they deserve decent pay rises for the years they have left and ironclad protection of their redundancy entitlements when their jobs end.

They shouldn’t have to choose between the two.

Premier Coal and parent company Yancoal need to listen, return to the bargaining table and put forward a deal that recognises workers’ contribution and protects their future.

Last agreement. Best agreement.

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved the HVO Continuation Project.

This is a significant outcome for Hunter Valley workers, their families and our local communities.

More than 1,500 workers depend directly on HVO, along with the many local businesses and communities supported by those jobs.

The approval helps secure good, well-paid mining jobs and provides greater certainty for workers and their families, while giving our region more time to build new industries, investment and opportunities for the future.

A huge congratulations and thank you to every worker, family and community member who stood up, spoke out and supported the continuation of HVO.

Premier Coal workers have helped power WA for generations. Now the mine is approaching closure, and the company is asking them to vote on what could be their last Enterprise Agreement.

Last agreement. Best agreement. Premier and Yancoal can afford to do better.
The MEU and AMWU are calling on Premier Coal workers to VOTE NO and send the company back to the bargaining table. Voting NO keeps negotiations going. Your vote is secret.

🗳️ Voting opens 8am Tuesday 29 September and closes 4pm Thursday 1 October.
Read what’s at stake: https://meu.org.au/premier-coal-agreement-vote-no/ MEU

Are we all backing the team that backs coal miners this week? ⚒️🔴🔵

The Knights started their season with a trip underground, and look how it turned out! How many other teams will be lining up for a mine visit next year?

We know plenty of our members barrack for other teams. But come on. HOW GOOD WAS THAT?! 🏆