[From Site Worker]
The UK construction industry seems set for an autumn of strikes. 500 rank & file construction workers from around the country voted unanimously to organise a series of unofficial wildcat strikes in opposition to the 35% pay cut proposed by the construction employers.… Go to Article
Day: August 15, 2011
Refugee Poll SMH/Age…majority oppose offshore processing but support detention
CHILDREN and Young People interrogated for 13 hours upon arrival at Christmas Is. This contrasts with treatment of people arriving on the island of Lampedusa off the Sicilian coast.… Go to Article
Yindjibarndi may appeal mining leases
[Aboriginal News]
Media RELEASE 15 August 2011
YINDJIBARNDI ABORIGINAL CORPORATION, Roebourne, WA
On Friday 12 August the Full Federal Court handed down its decision rejecting a challenge by the Yindjibarndi People against the grant of three mining leases to Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) for its Solomon Hub project.… Go to Article
FMG Solomon Mining Lease: Fact Sheet
From: “Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation” <media>
Date: 9 August 2011 11:04:30 PM
Subject: FMG Solomon Mining Lease Fact Sheet
Dear Madame/Sir,
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has made a number of statements in recent weeks regarding the status of their Solomon Hub project.… Go to Article