The current and future role of unions in the Australian economy will be the topic of the opening address at next month’s presentation of Northern Business Achievement awards.
Guest speaker ‘Ged’ (Geraldine) Kearney, president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, will expound on her belief that unions should not just be concerned with the experience of people at work but should advocate for change to improve all aspects of Australians’ lives.
Hosted by Hume and Moreland councils, next month’s breakfast event will present award nominees from both municipalities. The awards focus on small to medium enterprises that have “contributed to the growth of a tradition of excellence in the north”.
The breakfast is expected to have at least 200 guests.
Among award winners will be Hume businesses Food Plastics and Selectrix Industries and Moreland businesses Expedition Apparel and Crivelli Fine Coffee. Young business achiever awards will go to Dempsey Ross, customer service co-ordinator at Parkroyal Hotel Melbourne Airport, and to Moreland apprentice Brent Schwennesen, of valve-maker EnerMech of Brunswick.
The Business Achievement Awards breakfast is on Thursday, September 4, at Rydges Bell City ballroom, Preston.
Register at www.nbaa.com.au
… Helen Grimaux
