e the general culture of the union movement and how they impact on the lives of union members, activists, officials, trainers and also on society in general. Several stories are also incorporated, in order to compliment Newmans' explanations of the five factors, and also to give additional meaning to them.
             Cameron, D (convenor) 2002, 'Education', in Australian Manufacturing Workers Union Sixteenth Biennial National Conference 2002: Reports, Addresses and Union Policy, Parramatta, New South Wales, pp. 145-152.
             The AMWU is a national union, which has three main decision-making bodies that develop and implement policy and strategy across the union. However, it is the Biennial National Conference that ultimately forms policy and strategic direction for the AMWU over the succeeding years. It is made up of a majority of rank and file membership, along with elected officials from national and state levels. This ensures the voices of both delegates and rank and file members are heard throughout the union. The aim of the National Conference is to lay the foundations for the AMWU to continually progress and maintain its proactive operations for its membership.
             This policy document first points out that the AMWU's education program should continue as currently structured, although a change in the approach to making strategic decisions in regard to the direction and priorities of the education program is outlined. It is stated that in the past, adult education experts and national structures largely determined decisions. However, a shift to ensure a greater influence from activist members and delegates is urged.
             Educating delegates on current AMWU campaign issues is also outlined in the education policy. This will enable a 'flow-on' effect to members and also an adoption of the required approach to successful outcomes at the enterprise bargaining table. Evening and weekend courses are suggested where delegat...