What is the Union Soliarity Network?

Union Solidarity is a network of community and union activists building a movement to resist the attacks on workers, unions and the community. more...

 

New Union Solidarity Group for Yarra

7 pm Wednesday
July 9
Edinburgh Gardens Meeting Room
St. Georges Rd, Fitzroy

Union Solidarity invites all interested people to attend a meeting to discuss the formation of a ‘grass roots’, autonomous group in the City of Yarra to pursue local industrial, social justice and environmental interests. more....

more info and RSVP: 0413 597 315
 

Noel Washington and the ABCC

For as long as he can remember, he has always hated bullies. And because of that he has always spoken out or stood up against those with power who intimidate or harass people.

This time he risks losing his freedom, but the way Noel Washington sees it, he has no choice. Noel faces jail as he has been charged by the Department of Public Prosecutions and is set to appear in the Magistrates Court in August. The charge is for refusing to attend an interview with the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) – an organization that was set up by the Howard government to harass, intimidate and bully workers and their unions in the construction industry. more...
 

AMWU Climate Change Resolution

The AMWU recognises that the most serious issue facing humanity is the issue of climate change as a result of global warming. If urgent action is taken within the next 10 years, it may be possible to prevent runaway climate change from occurring. Runaway climate change is the point at which global warming is irreversible. more...
 
 

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