To every worker on the Pluto Train 2 Project—This is your call to arms. When Bechtel set up shop on Australian soil, they brought more than just blueprints and bulldozers—they brought a distinctly American way of doing business: profit above all else and the exploitation of workers. With headquarters in Reston, Virginia, and contracts stretching […]
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UGL Misses Out on Contract – But Is the Offshore Alliance Telling the Full Story?
The Offshore Alliance (led by the Australian Workers’ Union) took to Facebook on 19 May 2025 to celebrate Monadelphous winning an offshore contract over competitor UGL. In its post, the Alliance hailed the outcome as a victory for unionised labour, claiming the Monadelphous deal was secured “on full union Offshore Hook Up & Commissioning EBA […]
Pluto Train 2 Timeline – The History
Woodside’s Pluto Train 2 Project: A Journey of Delays, Revivals, and Missed Opportunities The Pluto Train 2 project, spearheaded by Woodside Energy, has experienced a dynamic trajectory since its inception. From initial enterprise agreements and unforeseen global challenges to revivals and construction milestones, the project reflects the complexities of large-scale energy developments in the modern […]
AWU Sides With Bosses as ETU Wins Landmark Court Battle for Workers’ Rights on EnergyConnect Project
In a dramatic win for workers and their rights, the militant Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has successfully taken Spanish contractor Elecnor to court over unlawful union access denials, exposing yet another instance of the Australian Workers Union (AWU) siding with employers at the expense of workers’ pay and conditions. The Federal Court ruled that Elecnor […]
AWU – A Union for Bosses, Not Workers
December 2015 Sydney, Australia — Explosive revelations from the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption have rocked the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU), uncovering a web of misconduct that spans years and raises serious questions about the union’s internal governance and its loyalty to the workers it claims to represent. The Commission, established to […]
The Offshore Alliance Spins Blame While Ignoring Broader Union Reform Efforts
On 15 May 2025, the Offshore Alliance took to Facebook to blame long-time union leaders Steve McCartney (AMWU) and Mick Buchan (CFMEU) for the continued exclusion of offshore construction workers on propelled vessels from the Construction Industry Portable Paid Long Service Leave Act 1985 (WA) (CIPLSL). Their post paints a picture of inaction, but it’s a narrative […]
Offshore Alliance’s Letter Confirms What Workers Have Long Suspected
After years of silence, the Alliance suddenly appears — but only now that boots are on the ground. In a previous article, we briefly touched on the history of how the Pluto Train 2 Greenfields Agreement was made. Readers should refer to that first for historical context before continuing. Click Here. For more than three […]
AWU’s Quiet Deals Undermine Construction Workers Nationwide
Unions divided as AWU signs solo agreements with employers, sparking anger across energy and construction sectors The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) is under increasing scrutiny for its role in quietly signing a series of industrial agreements across major construction and energy projects—deals critics say are eroding hard-won pay and conditions for workers across Australia. While […]
Offshore Alliance’s Pluto 2 Post: Selective Outrage and Strategic Amnesia
On May 10, 2025, the Offshore Alliance (OA) posted a bold announcement to Facebook declaring their “laser focus” on fixing what they describe as “substandard pay and conditions” for workers on Bechtel’s Pluto 2 project. While the rhetoric was fiery—laced with accusations against other unions and promises of strong action—the post raises more questions than […]
Facts Over Theatrics on the CO₂ Project Greenfields Agreement
The Offshore Alliance’s latest tirade against UGL’s CO₂ Project Greenfields Agreement might be generating attention on Facebook, but for those seeking facts over theatrics, the reality tells a different story. Wages in 2025: Higher, Not Lower One of the most misleading claims in the Offshore Alliance’s post is the assertion that the agreement results in […]
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