Author: Alya Malik Faisal

Workers consisting of diesel mechanics, boilermakers, and auto-electricians are employed at WesTrac’s repair centres in Tomago and Mt Thorley. Their main job is maintaining the heavy machinery that drives the Hunter Valley’s mining industry, including Caterpillar bulldozers, excavators and the giant dump trucks the company is known for.

WesTrac workers to strike over work hours

WesTrac workers to strike over work hours More than 150 WesTrac workers in NSW are set to walk off the job today at 2pm, citing the company’s 50-hour-week policy. The strike today includes workers walking off during the last two hours of their shift, covering both day and night crews, with a protest gathering on the corner of Tomago Road and WesTrac Drive. These workers work 10 hours...

SACOME was founded in 1979 and has grown hand-in-hand with South Australia’s resources sector for over 40 years.

SACOME CEO resigns

SACOME CEO resigns South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy’s (SACOME) Rebecca Knol has stepped down from her role as chief executive to explore new career opportunities. Ms Knol joined in 2016, serving as an advocate for South Australia’s resources sector. SACOME council president Carl Kavina comments on Ms Knol’s resignation. “Under leadership, SACOME has strengthened its role as a respected industry voice,” he said. “SACOME extends its sincere thanks to for her energy and dedication. Please join me in wishing her success in her next chapter.” The SACOME council has appointed respected industry...