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In 1977 Bjelke-Petersen tried to stop the anti-uranium movement by banning street marches. Unionists and students launched a defiant campaign which gained community support. By August 1979 Petersen was forced to back-down. Public Meeting: How unionists, students and environmentalists beat … Continue reading
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This is a talk given by Peter Cross at a meeting of the 17 Group on 7 May 2013 about the Secretary of the Trades and labour Council, Alexander Macdonald’s role was in building links between the Trades Hall and … Continue reading
“We all got it wrong!” my friend told me over the phone after he saw the 6 o’clock news on TV. The Queensland Council of Unions. All the unions. The ALP. The Greens. The Left. We all marched on the … Continue reading
Friday 3rd May, 2013. 8.00 p.m. May Day Special !! Kurilpa Hall at 174 Boundary Street West End. Thanks to everyone who made our April event so enjoyable. This month we have a May Day special, to celebrate through song … Continue reading
Comrades and Friends, Please find attached a flyer for the Alex Macdonald Memorial Lecture, an annual event organised by the Brisbane Labour History Association. This year’s event has been prompted by the decision of the Liberal National government to “move” … Continue reading
I have resisted going here but given the hype and ignorance, I fear we shall need to lean on my little knowledge which remains a dangerous thing. First things first: THE BOMB. The Korean nuclear tests violate no international law. … Continue reading
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CELEBRATE MAY DAY Wednesday May 1st Renew the desire to live in a world where people matter! Rekindle the fire and be agents of that change! This year as we celebrate May Day it is important to keep in mind … Continue reading
The May Day Group is hoping to contribute to the celebration of May Day by organising two events. A Foco Nuevo gig on Friday 3rd May and a forum on Saturday the 4th. We hope the forum will provide an … Continue reading
I attended in Sydney the Search (Foundation) Conference. Speaker from SYRIA very interesting – I hope a film of his speech will come out. Here is Search conference statement that I and those attending support – please discuss – http://www.search.org.au/archives/3579 … Continue reading
Mr David Matters: Thank you Councillor de WIT, thank you LORD MAYOR, thank you Councillors. I am pleased to be here speaking for our union and our bus members about these horrendous changes proposed by TransLink to our city. I … Continue reading
Contains some excellent interviews on Indigenous, union, women, Occupy issues.
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