In 2015 global company Hutchisons sacked half their workforce (97 workers) by text message. The union responded by use of community assemblies comprising of unions affiliated with the Queensland Council of Unions – nurses, building workers, clerks, teachers, electricians and so forth.
I was on the wharves from 6 am on the 14th August to witness workers march back to work after a order by the Federal Court granting a temporary injunction against the sacking. The full case was heard later in the month. Hutchison immediately disregarded the court order, not permitting some of the workers illegally sacked to return to work.
Speakers
Bob Carnegie at the wharves
Ros McLennan Qld Coucil of Unions
Jade from CFMEU on trade union principles
Macca from ETU
Chris from the Miners
Bob on capitalist society and overseas workers
Song
One more day than them – Phil Monsour