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Mining & Energy Union We stand up for workers in coal mining, power stations, coal ports and metalliferous mining.

100% 👏Everyone who goes to work should come home safe at the end of their shift. We've seen big improvements in safety -...
16/10/2026

100% 👏

Everyone who goes to work should come home safe at the end of their shift.

We've seen big improvements in safety - but in our recent survey half of MEU members told us they were concerned about their safety at work.

Psychosocial hazards like bullying, harassment and work impacting mental health are growing concerns, with four in ten members reporting they'd witnessed or experienced bullying on the job in the last 12 months.

Dust, respiratory disease and fatigue are all on-going concerns in MEU workplaces.

If you see a safety hazard at work, speak up and report it! Talk to your MEU delegate or safety rep if you need back up. To stay in touch with safety news - just search MEU Safety Hub.

15/10/2026

This song always brings a tear to our eye 😢

This beautiful rendition of 'Working Man' was performed at the Collinsville Miners' Memorial on Tuesday, remembering the Collinsville State Mine disaster killing seven men in 1954.

The performer is Trish Widt, a Collinsville girl who also happens to be the sister of our General Vice President Stephen Smyth.

14/10/2026

Every worker deserves a voice at work. The MEU brings mining and energy workers together to stand up for their pay, conditions and safety.

Watch the clip, then learn about joining on our website

Today we remember the lives lost in the first mining disaster to strike the Bowen Basin Coalfields.On this day 72 years ...
13/10/2026

Today we remember the lives lost in the first mining disaster to strike the Bowen Basin Coalfields.

On this day 72 years ago, seven mineworkers were killed when an outburst of carbon dioxide filled Tunnel Number One of the Collinsville State Mine. An additional two workers were hospitalised with serious illness.

Tunnel Number One was one of the most modern mines in the country, having completed a rapid mechanisation in the year prior to the disaster. It was also widely believed to be a 'safe' mine.

A Royal Commission into the disaster found that no one was responsible for the event, and that it was a freak occurrence. This finding has been consistently opposed by the MEU.

11/10/2026

The conditions mineworkers have today were built by people standing together. Watch this short clip and think about what a strong union can achieve next.

Work in mining or energy? Find out how to join the MEU on our website.

Getting a great result for workers takes skill, knowledge and preparation.That's why your MEU representatives got togeth...
09/10/2026

Getting a great result for workers takes skill, knowledge and preparation.

That's why your MEU representatives got together for intensive advocacy training, sharpening their expertise in bargaining, protected industrial action and defending members from adverse action.

The week wrapped up with a mock Fair Work Commission conciliation, giving participants the chance to tackle a realistic bargaining dispute and fight for outcomes that benefit workers.

The MEU is always investing in our people so we can deliver stronger outcomes for members on every job. Union strong.

The Fair Work Ombudsman's investigation into the pay and conditions of casual and labour hire coal mine workers has conf...
09/10/2026

The Fair Work Ombudsman's investigation into the pay and conditions of casual and labour hire coal mine workers has confirmed what we've been saying for years - these workers have been let down by unfit laws and loopholes exploited by unscrupulous employers.

We've been getting on with solving the issue, securing Same Job Same Pay Laws and stronger rights for casuals, and fighting hard for over $150 million in pay rises annually.

Read the MEU's full statement on the investigation below.

HARROW CREEK REUNION | 40 YEARS ON ✊⛏️Last month, some of the men behind the historic Harrow Creek staydown came togethe...
08/10/2026

HARROW CREEK REUNION | 40 YEARS ON ✊⛏️

Last month, some of the men behind the historic Harrow Creek staydown came together in Mackay to share stories and mark 40 years since their remarkable stand. It was a special opportunity to hear their memories firsthand, stories of nine days underground, the support that rallied around them above ground, and the mateship and solidarity that carried them through it.

In December 1986, four miners remained underground at the end of their shift at Harrow Creek. Five more joined them at midnight, beginning a nine-day staydown around 2.5 kilometres underground in a stand for secure jobs and the future of underground mining.

Forty years later, that solidarity was still evident in the room.

There was something incredibly special about sitting alongside the men who were there and hearing them tell their own stories and reflect on a chapter of Union history they didn't just witness, but helped write.

Their stand became part of something much bigger than Harrow Creek. It was a powerful reminder of what workers can achieve when they stand together for their mates, families and communities.

Forty years on, their courage, mateship and solidarity remain an important part of our Union’s history and the legacy we carry forward today. ✊

There's been a lot of headlines about yesterday's High Court decision, and we share your sense of disappointment. Howeve...
08/10/2026

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 sa...
08/10/2026

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.

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