The Mining And Energy Union Podcast

Our General President reflects on 27 years in the job

Tony Maher’s the longest serving General President in the union’s history. On the eve of his retirement, he reflects on the major challenges and victories throughout his tenure, and what they mean for the next generation of MEU activists.

What was it like to fight apartheid as a South African mining union leader?

Mining unions played a key role in bringing down apartheid in South Africa. We meet one mining union leader who was at the coal face of the struggle.

What’s the Industry minister doing for energy workers?

How can coal fired power station workers across the country ensure they retain stable well paying jobs and their communities thrive into the future? Industry Minister Tim Ayres talks about the success Collie has had in transforming itself, and the role of the NZEA in supporting regional industries across the country.

Eliminating vehicle accidents at mine sites

https://www.resources.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/TRG-ROVOA.pdf

Helensburgh miners chalk up two wins

Why is a 130-year-old coal mine back in the news? Miners at Metropolitan mine in Helensburgh have been chalking up the wins this month, securing a strong new EA despite being locked out by their bosses and winning a monumental case in the High Court. Join us to catch up on what’s been going on at Australia’s oldest mine.