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Union Representation for Cochlear Workers

Cochlear Ltd., a world leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art hearing devices, is using Australia's anti-union industrial relations laws to deny 260 workers at its Sydney manufacturing plant the right to be represented by their union, the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union.

Renewed hope for Cochlear workers

AMWU bargaining campaign at Cochlear gets boost from new labour laws.Oct 19, 2009

New individual contracts banned in Australia

A ban on new Australian Workplace Agreements begins to restore the rights of Australian workers, including workers at Cochlear who are continuing to fight for a collective union agreement.Mar 26, 2008

Cochlear workers fight for union representation

Workers vote for AMWU representation for a fourth time yet the company still refuses workers the right to bargain collectively.Feb 15, 2008

Cochlear workers fight for union representation

Workers vote for AMWU representation for a fourth time yet the company still refuses workers the right to bargain collectively.Feb 15, 2008

October

New anti-Work Choices commercial highlights Cochlear dispute

August

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