Electrical Trades Union of Australia

Today Ministers Brendan O'Connor and Chris Bowen have announced and expansion to the New Energy Apprenticeships Program (NEAP). The program will be expanded to include apprentices who do not work entirely in clean energy, opening the door to trainees from a wider array of occupations. This means more electrical apprentices will now be eligible for the $10,000 NEAP payment. ETU members have been pushing for this important change. A massive congratulations to ETU members on this union win. https://lnkd.in/gb-mPztj

With years of hands‐on experience across the construction, mining and oil and gas industries, Sarah Brunton now dedicates herself to nurturing and advocating for the next wave of electrical trades professionals. “As the first national technical officer at the Electrical Trades Union of Australia, I take immense pride in this accomplishment, particularly as a woman." https://lnkd.in/gYdT9iHA #construction #electrical #constructionindustry

We sat down with Michael Wright, National Secretary at Electrical Trades Union of Australia and PSO board member, to explore why electricians are at the forefront of shaping our society and the benefits for those entering the energy sector. From problem-solving outdoors to leading the charge for a greener future, discover the passion driving these tradespeople forward as they play a vital role in powering sustainable solutions for tomorrow. #PSO #PoweringSkillsOrganisation #energysector #EnergyAustralia #EnergyWorkforce #Electrical #Gas #Renewables #EnergyTransition

Electrical work must be performed by an electrical license holder. We cannot have a situation where this work is being performed by unqualified workers and putting workers safety and community safety at risk. ETU members have spoken out to the ABC about the safety concerns and work insecurity that exists in the renewable energy sector. They have spoken out about the pressure being put on non-electrical workers to perform electrical work as part of the 88-day Visa program and the heavy use of labour-hire rather than providing permanent employment. We need safe, well paid, good union jobs for electrical trade workers as we move forward into the renewable transition. It's not good enough that this important work is being performed by unqualified workers because employers are cutting corners. ETU National Secretary Michael Wright told the ABC - "We've come across the electrical licensing laws being breached by backpackers and other non-electrical workers doing work that is particularly high risk." We need more apprentices coming into our trades and completing their apprenticeship. We need more qualified electrical workers. Not electrical work being done by workers who don't hold an electrical license. Read the full ABC news story here - https://lnkd.in/gZ58ygrZ

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