JULY 2021
PPTEU
PLUMBING AND PIPE TRADES EMPLOYEES UNION
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A Message form the State Secretary UNION SHOP
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It pays to belong Union Health
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Industrial Relations Update EBA Update
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hile COVID-19 resulted in Labour Day celebrations being cancelled last year, we were fortunate enough this year to return to semi-normal and have the chance to catch up with our colleagues and friends of the PPTEU at the 2021 Labour Day festivities around the state. But more than an awesome day out for families, and an excuse to catch up with old friends and colleagues, Labour Day marks an important opportunity to acknowledge the union movement’s achievements for Australian workers, including
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Mechanical Services Licensing
the eight-hour work day, annual and sick leave, superannuation, paid maternity leave and much more.
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BUSSQ
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Apprentice Program
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Awards Night 2020-2021
Thanks to everyone who attended the various celebrations around the state, it was great to see so many members marching again after missing out in 2020.
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Workers Compensation Claims
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CEPUTEC
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International Workers Memorial Day
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CIPQ
You can check out the photos from the day here:
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TRAINING OUR MEMBERS
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BERT
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Fire Licensing Together We Win
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Authorised Gary O’Halloran, Secretary, Plumbers Union Qld, 41 Peel St, South Brisbane 4101