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The Plumbers Union weekly radio show. Presented by The Plumbing Trades Employment Union (PTEU). Alternates every second Thursday with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA).

  1. FEB 4

    Plumbers Fire Up Show

    First Fire Up Plumbers (PPTEU) edition for 2026 - alternating fortnightly with MUA comrades 6.30am Thursday mornings on 3CR.Big'n'small jobs for members on the rise, with the who-what-what-when-where of key jobs - hospitals, data centres, and more. Outlook for the year and industry.Upcoming events: Next Gen meeting (Tue 17 Feb): PICAC Brunswick 4.30pmProtected Action (Mon 9 Feb): Austin Hospital members' 24h stoppage

  2. 12/10/2025

    Plumbers Fire Up Show

    Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Last show for the year. Nasser, a life member and recently retired, joins the team to tell a few stories and join in the Christmas cheer.

  3. 11/26/2025

    Fire Up Plumbers Show

    Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PTTEU). - Retired members day - National Conference report - Industry news - Incolink dividend- Picnic Day- NextGen Breakup Christmas is coming!

  4. 11/12/2025

    Fire Up Plumbers Show

    Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). - Picnic Day is coming up, reminder about safety first as Christmas is coming. - Site news with especial thanks to the members who shouted out for Union support. - Incolink information. - Art Centre job.- Women's Field Officer Jackie Sims-Coutts will be going to sites to support female workers.- The passing of giant of the Plumbing world Scott Dowsett.- Retirement of Naza

  5. 10/29/2025

    Plumbers Fire Up

    Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Industry news including safety on sites during the gale winds last week and a recent trench collapse in the Western suburbs. Recent trip to members in the country including Ballarat, Castlemaine, and Bendigo. Report on GLM2 project in Prahan. Leading into a five day break leading up to the Melbourne Cup.

  6. 10/15/2025

    Fire Up Plumbers Show

    Events and dates for your calendars - NextGen Melbourne pub event on the 5th December and reportbacks from Rusty on Gext Gen Geelong event, and from Pickles on the protect mental health event, plus some new mental health resources for reps & members. Job and Industry updates for Plumbing and Pipe trades, and more.

  7. 10/01/2025

    Fire Up Plumbers Show

    Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU).Data Centre build in Tullamarine; housing job in Maribyrnong and Bendigo; travel report around the State including Wodonga Hospital and the Army Barracks being built; visability studies including Wonthaggi Hospital and other regional sites; report about Richmond builds; Blue Hats Conference on 12th Sept.A report about the new Training Centre down in the Valley with new Training Centres in the pipeline . Geelong report including the upcoming NextGen meeting.

  8. 09/17/2025

    Plumbers Fire Up Show

    Forthnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Rusty is back! He reports on his US journey, industry reports from the Northern suburbs especially the warehouses that are mushrooming, level-crossings, and other sites.The push for drug and alcohol training for apprenctices. Events and dates for your calendars.

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The Plumbers Union weekly radio show. Presented by The Plumbing Trades Employment Union (PTEU). Alternates every second Thursday with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA).

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  • Creator
    Members of PTEU
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    243
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Fire Up