This is a round-up of recent union disputes from the local press and other sources.
| ” While the prospect for worker organisation is limited, however, out of the contradiction of master and servant (boss/worker) comes conflict. |
Month: May 2008
Our Rights at Work Need Fighting For
by Rob Durbridge 
It is common ground on all sides of politics that the union campaign against Work Choices played a big part in the defeat of the Howard Government.… Go to Article
Protest Rally against the proposed Traveston Dam
ITS TIME TO RALLY!!
Why is a Protest Rally against the proposed Traveston Dam desperately important RIGHT NOW?
· The Federal Govt is about to receive the Qld Govt’s Environmental Impact Statement for its review under the EPBC Act.… Go to Article
The empire’s new clothes — CD Launch
You are cordially invited to the launch of Phil Monsour’s new album the empire’s new clothes .
7.00 pm
Saturday, 24 May 2008
AHIMSA HOUSE, West End (near the West End Primary School)
All proceeds go to the besieged Gaza strip through Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA’s Gaza Emergency Appeal
In the spirit of the songs on the CD the launch will be a fund raising dinner for Union Aid Abroad APHEDA to assist people in the besieged Gaza strip.… Go to Article
Union Report from Fremantle
Joe’s back in the spotlight
Meeting in Fremantle of unionists went well. Ten people there. I’ll be able to tell you more when I get a chance to look at my notes.… Go to Article
The Fight for Aboriginal Self-determination
Why aren’t we letting skilled asylum seekers work?
Margaret Simons writes:
Amid all the hoopla about the skilled migration program and the Budget, another significant story has been buried.… Go to Article
NOT so Clean Energy Act
Neanderthal Solar Policy in Sunshine State
NOT so Clean Energy Act –
Why the Solar Bonus Scheme will not work and Solutions
At 10pm on 14 May, 2008, after the Queensland Government gagged debate, the “Clean Energy Act” was passed in State Parliament.… Go to Article
The Great Solar Bonus Scheme Swindle
11/5/08
Dear Member of Parliament
RE: Solar Bonus Scheme
The proposed Solar Bonus Scheme as outlined in the Premier’s speech in Hansard (11 March 2008 ) gave the community and the sustainable energy industry great hope that the government was genuine about supporting renewable energy.… Go to Article
1998 MUA ‘Here to Stay’ – 10th Anniversary in Brisbane
12th May 2008: Union Members are advised that the Maritime Union of Australia will be holding a gathering
at the Wynnum-Manly Vikings Football Club
on Saturday 24th May
between 10:00am and 3:00pm
to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 1998 Patrick’s dispute.… Go to Article
Qld power industry day of action
Qld power industry day of action on Wednesday 14th May 2008
with thanks to ASU-Queensland Services Branch
Members employed by Ergon, Energex and Powerlink will be holding a 24-hour strike from 6:00am this coming Wednesday 14th May 2008 to 6:00am the next morning.… Go to Article
WorkLife Public Forum
ABCC vs unionists
By Viola Wilkins
As well as Dave Kerin being hassled by the Workplace Ombudsman’s Office inquisition there are ongoing ABCC prosecutions.… Go to Article
Union Solidarity threatened
UNIONSOLIDARITY
Defend Dave Kerin!
Don’t put this man in jail
Union Solidarity Coordinator Dave Kerin is now facing up to 6 months jail for supporting striking workers at Boeing.
… Go to ArticleWorking Womens’ Centres
Heard about our Working Women’s Centres in South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory being defunded by the Rudd Labor Government?
Not sure who we are and what we do?… Go to Article
Speak out for a free Palestine
4pm Thursday May 15
BRISBANE SQUARE
River end of Mall next to city library
15 May 2008 is the 60th anniversary of Al-Nakba (the Catastrophe) – the day of the mass expulsion and the dispossession of the Palestinian people during the war which had broken out in Palestine.… Go to Article