Monday the 23rd of January 2011

On Monday afternoon Toyota confirmed it would cut 350 jobs from its Altona plant, blaming the strong Aussie dollar for its decision and a reduction in manufacturing levels.

Tuesday the 24th of January 2011

Ian Jones, AMWU National Secretary of the Vehicle Division discussed the job cuts with ABC News Breakfast Tuesday morning; http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-24/union-responds-to-toyota-job-axings/3789598

AMWU members at Toyota explained the potential ramifications of the decision for the workforce; http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/toyota-axes-350-australian-workers-due-to-dollar-pressures/story-fn7j19iv-1226251811544

While Manufacturing Minister Kim Carr says he's confident Australia's car industry still has a future http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/toyota-axes-jobs-as-auto-sector-reels-in-first-redudancies-since-mitsubishi/story-fn59niix-1226252041873

Friday the 27th of January 2011

AMWU National Secretary Dave Oliver has called for a meeting Opposition Leader Tony Abbott over his stance on car industry subsidies; http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-27/amwu-ramps-up-pressure-on-abbott/3795434