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"Creating a Super Union, CFMEU" by Tom McDonald
June 2010Community Campaign – CCTV Centres 30 June 2010 - Less Eyes = Less Safety Retired Trade Union Members - The Health Debate in Australia 24 June 2010 - The Health Debate in Australia Guest Speakers: Dr Con Costa, GP Susan Taylor All Interested persons are welcome to attend Meeting of Public Sector Departmental Amalgamations Joint Consultative Committee 17 June 2010 - A meeting of the Public Sector Departmental Amalgamations Joint Consultative Committee has been organised. Reminder - Rally on 15 June 2010 to Support Ark Tribe and CFMEU 15 June 2010 ASU's Equal Pay Rally 10 June 2010 - We are encouraging all affiliates of the National Day of Action being held Thursday 10 June at Sydney Town Hall. In the event of bad weather, we will meet in the Town Hall foyer.
If you wish to participate, could you please contact Rose Docwra on 02 9881 5999.
Please remember to bring your flags. February 2010Unions NSW AGM 18 February 2010 - Unions NSW Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday 18th February 2010 at 6pm. November 2009NSW Alliance of Retired Trade Unionists November Meeting 12 November 2009 - The NSW Alliance of Retired Trade Unionists are holding their November Meeting - "OHS in NSW: Is it under threat from harmonization?" September 2009ASSLH -The Global Financial Crisis: Why did it happen? What lessons for labour? 16 September 2009 - Australian Society for the Study of Labour History (ASSLH) Sydney Branch August 2009The Fair Work Act: Promises, Potential, Protections and Pitfalls 21 August 2009 - A one day symposium hosted by the University of Western Sydney College of Business and the University of New South Wales Industrial Relations Research Centre. 2009 Ted Wheelwright Memorial Lecture 20 August 2009 - Beyond the economic crisis: how the economic system can be changed Dr Jim Stanford NSW Alliance of Retired Trade Unionists August Meeting 20 August 2009 - Legal and Financial Issues of Seniors and Pensioners July 2009Labor Environment Action Network (LEAN) Launch Cocktail Party 30 July 2009 - The Labor Environment Action Network (LEAN) invite you to join them for cocktails and canapes to celebrate their launch as a national organisation. LEAN welcomes all interested party members to attend. 21st Women Management and Work Conference 30 July 2009 - This Conference is held over two days namely 30th & 31st July 2009. Capital in Crisis: Implications for Labour and Society. 09 July 2009 - A conference examining the regional, national and international transformations of capitalism and capitalist societies, particularly in light of the Global Financial Crisis. June 2009NSW Alliance of Retired Trade Unionists June Meeting - 18 June 2009 - ABCC: The Anti Union Gestapo Unmasking the Economics Profession 16 June 2009 - The Challenge of Political Economy to the Economics "Profession" STEVE KEEN and EVAN JONES in conversation with FRANK STILWELL May 2009Public lectures on the Global Financial Crisis - May 2009 14 May 2009 - Our speakers are experts in the field of macroeconomics and bring a refreshing viewpoint on the current state of the global economy, how it got into such a mess and what is the way out of it. April 2009CRUNCH TIME: Australia's policy future 22 April 2009 - At the halfway mark of the Rudd Government’s first term, and a year on from the 2020 Summit, we invite you to join us in considering the principles and values that should guide progressive policy making into the 21st century. Beneath the Southern Cross 04 April 2009 - The Banners of the Sydney Trades Hall collection in the Historic State Mine Powerhouse. ACOSS National Conference 2009 02 April 2009 - For program and how to register go to www.acoss.org.au or email, conference@acoss.org.au for further information. The Financial Crisis and Climate Change 02 April 2009 - A meeting of Retired Union members and their guests are invited to a meeting on The Financial Crisis and Climate Changes. March 2009Economics for Ordinary Folk 28 March 2009 - Find yourself tongue-tied when you argue with economists? Grind your teeth when you read about the financial crisis? Want to be able to explain how your vision for a economically, socially and environmentally just world is not only possible but necessary? November 2008Trade Unions and Cooperatives in Europe 25 November 2008 - Trade Unions and Cooperatives in Europe: A Social Dialogue" on social enterprise, employee ownership and cooperative development in Europe. Unions After WorkChoices: Lessons from past and present union practice 14 November 2008 - In 2008 workSite celebrates its twentieth birthday, starting life as a magazine called Union Issues in 1988. In November 2008 WOS and workSite are organising a conference to consider the issues confronting the union movement today: Unions after WorkChoices: Lessons from Past and Present Union Practice. Restoring Rights at Work: Lessons from the UK 11 November 2008 - A Catalyst Industrial Relations Forum with Keith Ewing, John Logan, Ron McCallum and Jeff Lawrence Anti-Union Employer Strategy: An Historical Analysis 10 November 2008 - Declining union membership raises the important issue of employer strategies aimed at reducing union presence in the workplace. September 2008A call for an increased pension and protected super-annuation 18 September 2008 - Guest speakers: Dr John Falzon, St Vincent De Paul Society Mick Tubbs, President CFMEU Retired Members Association Free Trade with China? 16 September 2008 - The rise of China as a global economic superpower presents significant opportunities and challenges for Australia. With negotiations of a bilateral Australia-China Free Trade Agreement well underway, both governments are facing intense domestic pressure to promote the interests of a multitude of groups. The Decline of US Power and the Implications for the Asia Pacific Region 01 September 2008 - Professor Walden Bello, long time global justice campaigner, presents the inaugual E.L. "Ted" Wheelwright Memorial Lecture on the Decline of US Power August 2008STRATEGIC CHOICE FOR LABOR UNION LEADERS 05 August 2008 - Featuring Professor David Weil, Lecturer, Harvard Trade Union Program. Click here to view the flyer April 2008Cost of Living Pressures on Older Australians 17 April 2008 March 2008Women’s Rights at Work 10 March 2008 - The training workshop is to identify key issues for building an agenda for women’s rights at work. The workshop will educate participants about issues facing women at work and help to identify a legislative and bargaining agenda to enhance women’s rights and representation at work. Mardi Gras 2008 01 March 2008 February 2008The economic challenges facing a Rudd Labor government 20 February 2008 - The American economy is on the edge of an economic slowdown, recession is possible. Petrol prices are moving towards the threshold of US$100 dollars per barrel. The Rudd Government appears fatally committed to significant Australian tax cuts mid year while interest rates in Australia move ever upwards, inflation is moving, personal debt is skyrocketing. The NSW Fabian Society has invited three serious economic commentators to speak on the internal and external economic challenges facing a Rudd government. May 2007May Day March & Rally 06 May 2007 April 2007Rockin For Rights 22 April 2007 - Come and rock for your rights at work. With many prominent Australian artists taking the stage, Sunday April 22nd is looking to be our biggest event yet. March 2007152nd Anniversary Labor Day Dinner 09 March 2007 February 2007Industrial Relations Policy: Ideas to Strengthen Your Rights at Work 22 February 2007 - Ideas from research by Chris Briggs on alternative industrial relations systems. December 2006The 'New' Corporations Law 07 December 2006 - The Howard government's industrial relations laws are unfair, but a majority in the High Court has now found that they are Constitutional. November 2006'Work Choices game on: the next moves':The Workforce fifth annual conference 13 November 2006 - The 2006 two-day Workforce annual conference gives you a unique opportunity to hear what the major players are saying will come next in the post-Work Choices industrial arena. The State of the Public Sector 08 November 2006 - The State of the States 2006, focusing on the State of the Public Sector The Evatt Foundation's 13th annual assessment of the performance of Australia's state governments against the triple-bottom line will be published on Wednesday 8 November 2006. The State of the States 2006 will be launched by Professor Frank Stilwell at an Evatt Sunset Seminar on The State of the Public Sector. Leave your human rights at the door 01 November 2006 - The new workplace laws introduced by the Howard Government are a serious attack not just on living standards, but also civil liberties. October 2006Katrina Ford Benefit Dinner 27 October 2006 - Benefit Dinner to support Katrina Ford a lawyer from the AMWU National Office who has become a paraplegic after a tragic accident in July. Debate: "WorkChoices: Better For All Australians" 05 October 2006 - A debate between Joe Hockey, MP, Minister for Human Services, Minister assisting the Minister for Industrial Relations and Bill Shorten, National Secretary, Australian Workers’ Union. September 2006Work, Industrial Relations and Popular Culture Conference 25 September 2006 - Work and Industry Futures QUT, and the Department of Industrial Relations Griffith University are convening a one-day conference that explores Work, Industrial Relations and Popular Culture. Rekindling the Flames of Discontent 23 September 2006 - How the Labour and Folk Movements Work Together: a CONFERENCE / DINNER / CONCERT The Brisbane Labour History Association is holding a Conference/Dinner/Concert on Saturday 23 September. This event will explore the historical relationship between the labour movement and the folk movement in Australia with a particular emphasis on Queensland. Women Work and Family in the US and Australia: Pathways and Possibilities 20 September 2006 - Changing demands at work, extended work hours and the rise of dual-earner couples are all contributing factors to work-life tension. The Eight Hour Day: Then and Now 16 September 2006 - Professor Michael Quinlan of UNSW and Andrew Ferguson, State Secretary of the CFMEU, will discuss the struggle for ‘work/life balance’ 150 years ago and today. August 20062006 Juanita Nielsen Memorial Lecture 14 August 2006 - Politics, Progress and Sedition - Did Juanita Nielsen die for something? Guest Speaker - Dr Jocelynne A. Scutt Philippines Human Rights Tour 04 August 2006 - Public Forum Rethinking IR Policy 03 August 2006 - Mark Hearn and Grant Michelson, the editors of Rethinking Work, (Cambridge University Press) argue that scraping WorkChoices presents Labor with an historic opportunity to construct a genuinely flexible and equitable federal IR system. July 2006What is Going On in East Timor? 06 July 2006 - What Happened, Why, Where to Next? UTOPIA LIMITED, INHABITING SYDNEY: Exhibition 01 July 2006 - Opened by: Katrina Schlunke, Transforming Cultures Research Centre, UTS, and co-editor Cultural Studies Review ARTISTS: Fiona MacDonald, Sue Pedley, Phaptawan Suwannakudt, Deborah Vaughan June 2006June 28 National Day of Protest 28 June 2006 - Say NO to unfair work laws and take part in the June 28 National Day of Protest. Greenhouse/Climate Change 22 June 2006 - Climate change is the largest security issue facing human beings. Worst case scenarios suggest the possible collapse of civilisation.. Addressing this issue provides an opportunity to imaginatively reshape the worlds' political economy. WORKING TO LIVE: HISTORIES OF THE 8 HOUR DAY & WORKING LIFE 21 June 2006 - The Eight Hour Day 150th Anniversary Committee presents two conferences to commemorate the Eight Hour day Working To Live: Histories of the 8 Hour Day & Working Life and New Standards for New Times? The 8 Hour Day and Beyond Political Economy Alumni Society Launch 06 June 2006 - with Greg Combet, Eleanor Hall and Frank Stilwell Soup Kitchen - Come One Come All 04 June 2006 - The INNER WEST YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK COMMITTEE is holding an ANTI WORKCHOICES FUNDRAISER Blacktown Festival 03 June 2006 May 2006Your Rights at Work 'On The Road' 2006 29 May 2006 - Following its success in 2005, the Your Rights at Work bus is embarking on a tour taking in the 29 regional networks - visiting a regional centre near you and hearing first hand the impact of WorkChoices across New South Wales. May Day March and Rally 07 May 2006 BANNERS HELD HIGH: The 150th Anniversary of May Day/Labour Day in Australia 06 May 2006 - Artists: Simon Blau, Barbara Campbell, Tom Carment, Tom Nicholson, Raquel Ormella, Bernie Slater and Emma Rees (Artists and Writersą Alliance, ACT), Toni Warburton, Jelle van den Berg, WWF Film Unit. May Day Toast 01 May 2006 April 2006International Day of Mourning 28 April 2006 - Unions NSW invites you to attend 'The International Day of Mourning Service'. Palm Sunday 09 April 2006 - Ecumenical service March and Rally Kelly's Bush Anniversary Celebration 09 April 2006 - Sunday April 9 2006 is the 25th anniversary of the Union Green Bans saving of Kelly’s Bush in Hunters Hill, Sydney. WorkChoices: "Enterprise Workers" and Trade Practices Law 07 April 2006 - A seminar and discussion with Joellen Riley. Work Choices' agenda is to treat industrial law as just another branch of commercial law. The promotion of the new "enterprise worker" brings new legal challenges. WorkChoices Debate 05 April 2006 - Tony Maher (CFMEU) and Gerard Boyce (AMMA) will be debating on what they really think about Work Choices. March 2006Inner West Your Rights at Work Street March and Rally 25 March 2006 - Anniversary of war in Iraq 18 March 2006 - March and Rally for Peace and Justice for the Iraqi people International Women’s Day March and Rally 11 March 2006 - Join the Women In Trade Unions group at this year’s International Women’s Day March and Rally “come so far…yet so far to go” November 2005Family Impact Statement release 26 November 2005 - Family Impact Statement - On ‘WorkChoices’ – the proposed new Industrial Relations Regime by Dr Don Edgar Your Rights at Work 'Worth Riding For' 19 November 2005 - A group of workers are so fired over the John Howards move to strip conditions from Aussie jobs they are getting on their bikes to take the message to Canberra. National Sky Channel Venues - 15th November 2005 15 November 2005 September 2005The Safety Show and The Safety Conference. 13 September 2005 - Sponsored by WorkCover and hosted by the Safety Institute of Australia August 2005WHY THE STATE IR SYSTEMS MATTER 26 August 2005 - In response to the Howard government's proposed dismantling of the State industrial relations systems, the Business and Labour History Group at the University of Sydney is organisinga one-day symposium on the industrial, social and economic significance of the State systems since their foundation over a century ago. The symposium, entitled The State Systems of Industrial Relations: Past, Present and Future, is to be held on Friday 26 August at the Women's College, University of Sydney. Speakers include Justices Wright and Walton from the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW, as well as a number of academic researchers and labour lawyers. The 'LAST WEEKEND' 07 August 2005 - The federal government’s changes to work laws put a lot of things at risk - awards, decent wages – even your weekend. July 200517TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE 21 July 2005 - Presented by the Labour-Management Studies Foundations at Macquarie University. SKY CHANNEL BROADCAST 01 July 2005 - Australia's Largest Ever Workers Meeting June 2005THINGS FALL APART 03 June 2005 - What is Work Doing To Families and Communities? This seminar brings together leading experts in the fields of ethics, family, work and social research to examine the effects of an increasing workload on society. May 2005SKYCHANNEL DELEGATES BROADCAST 27 May 2005 - State wide delegates meetings to be held this friday full details in link below. Sahara Art Caravan and Film: It's a long way to Tifariti 27 May 2005 - Film night and opening of Sahara Art Caravan May Day Lunch with Eric Aarons 02 May 2005 May Day March 01 May 2005 April 2005May Day Toast 28 April 2005 March 2005STRUGGLES, SCABS + SCHOONERS 19 March 2005 - Now in its 3rd year in Sydney, after big nights in Adelaide and Brisbane in the past 6 months. Reinventing the Corporation through Participatory Ownership 03 March 2005 - Presented by AHRI, the Labour-Management Studies Foundation, Macquarie University and the Australian Employee Ownership Association. February 2005Donate to APHEDA Union Aid Abroad Tsunami Appeal 31 February 2005 - Australia's union movement has set up a special 'Union Aid Abroad' appeal to deliver aid to people affected by the tsunami disaster in south Asia and is urging more support from the public. Donations can be made to the Union Aid Abroad - Tsunami Appeal via the hotline - Ph 1800 888 674 (10am - 6pm). Unions NSW Annual General Meeting 10 February 2005 December 2004A Breakfast hosted by EMC and Lindsay Tanner MP 09 December 2004 - This is a unique opportunity to meet former Labor Secretary of the Clinton Administration Robert Reich and author of the ground breaking book 'The Work of Nations'. A coctkail briefing with Robert Reich and Steve Bracks 09 December 2004 - Presented by Progressive Business and the Australian Hotels Association Victoria Working Communities in a Global Economy: an Evening with Robert Reich 07 December 2004 - Contact the Seymour on (02) 9351 7940 to purchase your tickets for $15 each for current union members, $20 each for non-union members (All major credit cards accepted) HTUP Robert Reich Dinner 02 December 2004 - For invitation and registration form see Circular C584/04 at:- http://council.labor.net.au/circulars/private/0584_04.html October 2004Safety Reps Conference On For 2004 29 October 2004 - The third annual UnionSafe NSW Safety Delegates Conference has been set down for the 29th of October at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre. Book Launch - The State of the States 2004 26 October 2004 - Which of Australia's state governments is performing best according to the triple-bottom line? The Evatt Foundation will launch the nation's only annual assessment of the performance of Australia's state governments in economic, social and environmental policy at a function on Tuesday 26th October, 2004. September 2004Labor Council Meeting 16 September 2004 - This will be the last Labor Council meeting until after the Federal Election. MAKE JAMES HARDIE PAY 15 September 2004 - An estimated 54,000 Australians will be affected by an Asbestos related illness by 2020. An estimated 18,000 of those will die from an Asbestos related Cancer. APHEDA's 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner 08 September 2004 - Join us as we celebrate 20 years of international solidarity. STRIKE - To Save Our Jobs - NOTICE TO ALL CLEANERS 08 September 2004 - Notice to all cleaners - It's time to stop work to save our jobs. August 2004Labor and Community Organising in Los Angeles 12 August 2004 - Kent Wong, the Center Director, will talk about the Center and its concentration on working with unions. July 2004Labor Council Meeting 01 July 2004 - John Menadue will be the guest speaker for the night. Working Students Union Network 01 July 2004 - The Working Students Union Network is holding an event at Sydney University in conjunction with the National Education Conference of the National Union of Students. June 2004World Refugee Day Rally 20 June 2004 - A rally to mark World Refugee Day. Labor Council Meeting 17 June 2004 - There will not be a Labor Council meeting on the 17th of June due to a lack a venue. Labor Council Meeting 10 June 2004 - Darren Valentine will be the guest speaker for the night. CAMPAIGN FOR A FAIRER AUSTRALIA 06 June 2004 - Come and launch the Campaign for a fairer Australia Help save the Mature Workers Program 03 June 2004 - Demonstrate against the State Government's closure of programs for the mature unemployed and skilled migrants May 2004PLAY FAIR AT THE OLYMPICS 25 May 2004 - Oxfam/Community Aid Abroad will be holding the Sydney launch of its labour rights campaign. UNDER THE GUMS 16 May 2004 - Celebrate Australian Television and join in the fight to protect it from the Free Trade Agreement with the US Public Forum on Child Care Affordability and Accessibility 14 May 2004 - Hear Federal Labor's plans to tackle the National child care crisis. Landmine Action Week 14 May 2004 - Raise the Australian community’s awareness of landmine issues, with a focus on humanitarian demining. "Civilising the NET" 04 May 2004 - Has the Internet become a shark pit? WHEN WORKERS UNITE - FOUNDATIONS OF TOMORROW 01 May 2004 - An exhibition of banners, badges and posters produced by trade unions MAY DAY RALLY AND TOAST 01 May 2004 - Assemble at Hyde Park North April 2004Labor Council Meeting 22 April 2004 - Mr Howard Glenn - A Just Australian 16TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE 22 April 2004 - Is Gender Still on the Agenda? PALM SUNDAY 04 April 2004 - March and Rally for Peace Labor Council Meeting 01 April 2004 - Nilson Davila Benavides to speak at Labor Council Launch of Labour Rights and Border Protection 01 April 2004 - Attempts at a Viable Life on the Temporary Protection Visa by Nigel Hoffmann March 2004International Women's Day 13 March 2004 - Women in Trade Unions Labor Council Meeting 11 March 2004 - Guest speaker will be Mr Younus Noori - HAZARA Community in Sydney TAFE Fees and Funding – 24 Hour Strike 10 March 2004 - Protest against increases in TAFE student fees in 2004 An evening with Andrew Wilkie 08 March 2004 - Reflections on a year since his controversial resignation from the Office of National Assessment over Iraqi WMD’s. Remembering Vinegar Hill, 1804 07 March 2004 - Presented by the Sydney Branch of the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History with the Labour History Group, University of Sydney. February 2004Rally for Saharawi National Day 27 February 2004 - Express to the UN and the Australian Government that 29 years of exile. Labor Council Meeting 26 February 2004 - Guest Speaker for the night will be Mr Wayne Swan MP - Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 19 February 2004 - Credentials should be forwarded to the secretary, John Robertson. Occupational Health & Safety training 01 February 2004 - Trade Union Training Australia Inc and Labor Council of NSW present a comprehensive program of Occupational Health & Safety training in Sydney for 2004. January 2004ALP National Conference Reception 27 January 2004 - Tickets are available for the ALP National Conference Reception hosted by Labor for Refugees ALL THE WAY……. WITH FTA?? 24 January 2004 - Negotiations for the Australia - US Free Trade Agreement are nearing completion with the Australian Trade delegation now in Washington for final talks. December 2003ARM CHRISTMAS DRINKS 12 December 2003 - With Special Guest Senator Natasha Stott Despoja, Australian Democrats' Spokesperson on the Republic CofFEE 2003 National Conference on Unemployment 10 December 2003 - The Centre of Full Employment and Equity at the University of Newcastle has organised the fifth annual Full Employment Conference CHRISTMAS PICNIC 06 December 2003 - For locked out P & H Minepro Workers 2nd Annual Safety Delegates Conference. 05 December 2003 - Following on from the successful first ever Safety Awards held last year, this year's awards are expected to be bigger and better and are being held as part of the 2nd Annual Safety Delegates Conference. Boquets for Bosses 04 December 2003 - Disability support workers and rape crisis counsellors will refute allegations of violence, intimidation and vandalism by giving their accusers flowers and presents at the rally on Thursday. USU Rally against forced amalgamations into mega councils 04 December 2003 - Convene at Hyde Park North at 11am then proceeding to Parliament House at 12 noon. Final Labor Council meeting for the year 2003 04 December 2003 - Thursday, 4th December will be the final Labor Council meeting for 2003. November 2003Politics in the Pub: Africa - the plunder of a continent 28 November 2003 - Guest Speakers Ken Davis, South African Programs, Union Aid Abroad; Gavin Kitching, Assoc Professor, Politics & International Relations, NSW Uni. Trade Union Futures 27 November 2003 - This will be an important discussion and opportunity for reflection about the direction of the union movement … please forward to other unionists. Concert for Joel & Better Safety 23 November 2003 Work Life Collision 21 November 2003 - Guest Speakers: Dr Barbara Pocock, Assoc Professor, Department of Social Enquiry, University of Adelaide; Author The Work/Life Collision; Dr John Buchanan, Deputy Director, ACIRRT, co-author, Fragmented Futures: New Challenges in Working Life. Australian Society for the Study of Labour History End of Year Dinner 21 November 2003 - The Sydney branch of the Labour Histoy Society is having their end of year dinner. RSVP to Julie Kimber, 9557 8097 or juliekimber@unsw.edu.au Cost $24 per head. BYO alcohol. Women, Work and Family - the Gender Agenda in Industrial Relations 20 November 2003 - You are all invited to the following, free symposium: WORK AND ORGANISATIONAL STUDIES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM AS PART OF CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY TAFE STUDENT NETWORK STOP FEES NOW 19 November 2003 - The State Government is increasing TAFE Fees starting from next year. Some fees are going up 300%. TAFE Students will join unions, community organisations and concerned members of the public outside Parliament House. Labor Environment Activist Network forum 18 November 2003 - Jeff Angel from the TEC, and Cathy Zoi, Chair of the NSW Sustainability Council and former environment advisor in the Clinton White House, will lead an informal discussion on greenhouse issues. Trading Australia Away? 13 November 2003 - Anthony Albanese MP Labor Member for Grayndler & ALP Presents Labor Council Weekly Meeting 13 November 2003 - Guest speaker will be Davide Whiteley of ACTU Member Connect Paying For Private Profit 11 November 2003 - Launch of a report on Public Private Partnerships (PPP's) NSW Labor Film Night 11 November 2003 - Film - “The Contender”. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 06 November 2003 - Guest speaker will be Stefan Muleller. Saving Medicare: BE INFORMED BUT NOT DISARMED 02 November 2003 - Attend a Public Forum on Saving Medicare: Public Health & Private Practice in Macarthur & South West Sydney and Launch of Macarthur Branch of Save Medicare Alliance Admission by donation. Ample PARKING available October 2003 “Louisa Lawson” Address 2003 - feminist, author, publisher, suffragette mother 31 October 2003 - Address delivered by Nicola Roxon MP - Shadow Minister for Population and Immigration, Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Status of Women. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 30 October 2003 - The Guest Speaker at this week's meeting will be Steve Wilson from the WCAC - more information, contact Alison Peters on 9264-1691. Screening of IN THIS WORLD 29 October 2003 - Dendy Films, Oxfam and A Just Australia invite you to attend charity screenings in Melbourne and Sydney of Michael Winterbottom's award winning new film prior to its national release. Dendy will kindly donate ALL proceeds from ticket sales to the work of JAS in Victoria and A Just Australia. Justice for Joel 27 October 2003 - Worker safety before profits, jail boses who kill Sydney: Sydney Town Hall Square Central Coast: Corner Baker St & Georgiana Terrace, Gosford Wollongong: Amphitheatre, Wollongong City Mall Newcastle: Newcastle Trades Hall, Ground Floor meeting room SPECIAL SOUVENIR EDITION CELEBRATION 24 October 2003 - Workers Online hits edition number 200 next issue, and we are producing a special souvenir hard copy edition to mark the milestone Politics in the Pub: Tertiary Education - the vandals strike again 24 October 2003 - Dr Carolyn Alport, President, National Tertiary Education Union; Gerard Noonan, Education Editor, Sydney Morning Herald. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 23 October 2003 - Labor Council will have a special launch of UnionTeach. More details to Follow. Medicare Rally 22 October 2003 - The Health Services Union BUSH WACKED 19 October 2003 - GIVE GEORGE THE WELCOME HE DESERVES Dinner with Julia Gillard, Labor Spokesperson on Health 17 October 2003 - Dinner with Julia Gillard, Labor Spokesperson on Health, Friday 17 October 2003 at Henry Lawson Club, Henry Lawson Avenue, Werrington County. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 16 October 2003 - Labor Council will welcome Shane Eassson as the Guest Speaker. Contact 9264-1691 for more details OUR UNIVERSITIES ARE NOT FOR SALE 16 October 2003 - No attacks on workers' rights No student fee increases Medicare Rally 11 October 2003 - Guest Speakers Sen Steve Hutchins and John Della Bosca Macquarie FEC Fundraiser BBQ Dinner 11 October 2003 - Macquarie FEC Fundraiser BBQ Dinner, Saturday 11 October at 5.00pm Education Activism & Organising 10 October 2003 - Centre for Popular Education's proposed 2004-2005 program Education, Activism and Organising. Labor Council Meeting 09 October 2003 - enter via Dixon Street Labor Council Weekly Meeting 09 October 2003 - Weekly meeting with Guest Speakers, Ernie Page and Richard Talbot. More information, 9264-1691 Rally for Building Workers 09 October 2003 - Can you afford a wage cut? Free to be Australian rally 06 October 2003 - Crunch time for Australia's arts and media Ensure that Australia's cultural and media industries are not put up for grabs in the government's free trade negotiations with the US. Breakfast briefing: Fixed Term Contracts or Ongoing Employment 02 October 2003 - Presented by ACIRRT and law firm Cutler, Hughes and Harris. Cost: $155 (inc GST, breakfast & notes) Looks at trends occuring and assessment of current legal issues relating to fixed term contracts & ongoing employment. Union Aid Abroad - Tas Bull Memorial Dinner 01 October 2003 - The night will be a testimonial dinner for Tas Bull with proceeds to the cuban childrens fund and union aid abroad. Debbie Spillaine will be MC and there will be live music, raffle with fabulous prizes, a seven course banquet, lucky door prizes and free parking. To book, contact Sally Castle on 9264-9343 Labor Day Toast 01 October 2003 - A Labor Day toast will be held with speakers, entertainment and refreshments provided. Contact the CFMEU for more details. September 2003LABOR FOR REFUGEES 29 September 2003 Labor Council Weekly Meeting 25 September 2003 - Julia Champtaloup from Show Mercy will address Council. More details, contact 92641691 Young Union Movement Film Night: "Out of Darkness" 24 September 2003 - Set in the US South, the Story of Mine Workers in dispute with their employer, Pittston. The Film shows the lengths that employers and the government went to, to break the solidarity of the workers. The employer and the US government sent planes to drop bombson the picket line and ground troops to shoot the workers. Free entry. Food available at the cafe. PSA Rally against service cuts and job losses 24 September 2003 - The September 24 rally against service cuts and job losses across the public service was endorsed at last Monday's PSA Central Council meeting. The proposal came from TAFE & DET delegates. There are service cuts and job cuts proposed for many departments, the biggest being DET/TAFE where they propose to cut more than a 1,000 jobs. Others are not as big as in DET/TAFE but just as important in their environment. When Workers Unite: SCLC 75th Anniversary Event 21 September 2003 - Neale Towart, Librarian of Labor Council of NSW will speak about the objects featured in the exhibition, When Workers Unite. Fairwear Action 20 September 2003 - Solidarity action with workers in Sri Lanka who were dismissed as a result of collective action. RSVP to 0403 128 013 When Workers Unite 19 September 2003 - When Workers Unite: an exhibition of historic and modern union banners, badges, posters. Official Opening by John Robertson, Secretary, Labor Council of NSW Phone 4228-7500 for more details Morning Conference: New Challenges at Work 17 September 2003 - How will management & government respond to the new challenges at work? Dr John Buchanan (ACIRRT), The Hon John Della Bosca MP (Minister for Commerce & Industrial Relations, Mr Peter Nolan, Director of Workplace Relations, Australian Industry Group, Mr John Robertson, Secretary of the Labor Council of NSW and Mr Ingmar Taylor, Barrister , HB Higgins Chambers will explore these questions. 2003 Clare Burton Memorial Lecture 16 September 2003 - Lecture will be delivered by Dr Louise Morley from the University of London, Institute of Education who will speak on changes in Higher Education Friends of the ABC Concert & Picnic in the Park 14 September 2003 - A call to action to save the ABC - the ABC is having to shed programs due to reduced funding from the Federal Government. Show your support by attending. The day is also supported by the CPSU, the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance, The NSW Teachers Federation, the NSW Primary Principals Association and others. Public Meeting: Fair Trade to coincide with WTO Meeting 13 September 2003 - AFTINET has organised a public meeting to discuss the WTO processes and their impact on trade to be held to coincide with the WTO meeting being held in Cancun Mexico. Contact lsouthalan@piac.asn.au for more details. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 11 September 2003 - Guest speaker is Gillian Gardner, Royal Blind Society. More information, contact 92641691 Boral Ethical Shareholders Launch/Demonstration 10 September 2003 - The TWU Boral Lorry Owner Drivers and the Boral Ethical Shareholders Association will be launching the shareholder resolutions for the consideration of other shareholders at the company AGM. Mr Michael Walsh, the publisher of Ethical Investor Magazine will also be in attendance. Labor Council 2nd Annual Safety Delegates Conference 05 September 2003 - The conference will see the launch of the Safety Delegates "all you need to know" A-Z manual on Occupational Health and Safety. Premier Bob Carr will present the safety achievement awards to workplace delegates and members and the Hon John Della Bosca, Minister for Industrial Relations will be the keynote speaker. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 04 September 2003 - Guest Speaker is Stephen Wilson of the Workers Cultural Action Committee. More information, 9264-1691 Forum: Work/Life Collision 01 September 2003 - The Evatt Foundation is presenting a seminar on the collision between work and life, including guest speakers Barbara Pocock and Tanya Plibersek MP (Member for Sydney). Cost $15 (including wine and cheese) August 2003Labor Council Weekly Meeting 28 August 2003 - Graham Hill, President of Trades Hall will address Council. More information, 9264-1691. National Day of Action for Education 27 August 2003 - The rally will have a focus on public education, responding to the cuts to TAFE and Universities. There will be speakers from both sectors. Contact the Tertiary Education Alliance for more information. East Timor Trade Union Speaker - Zita Da Costa 25 August 2003 - Zita Da Costa, head of the East Timor Union Movement will be speaking at a meeting of unions this Monday, 25 August 2003. APHEDA meeting 22 August 2003 - APHEDA Union Aid Abroad is hosting a meeting with Wellington Chibebe, head of the Zimbabwe Trade Union Congress this Friday. More information: http://www.apheda.org.au/ Save Medicare Forum 22 August 2003 - Shadow Health Minister, Julia Gilliard will address interested people on the status of the Public Health System, what the PM's plans forr Medicare mean for working people and the details of the ALP's alternative health plan for Australia. Opportunity for questions and discussion. More information, contact the Save Medicare Alliance or look at www.labor.net.au and click on Save Medicare NO LABOR COUNCIL THIS THURSDAY 21 August 2003 - Labor Council this week is cancelled due to ACTU Congress. Next meeting is 28 August 2003. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 14 August 2003 - Guest Speaker, Graham Hill, President of the Sutherland District Trade Union Club will address delegates More info, 92641691 ALP Medicare Forum 09 August 2003 - Chaired by Senator Steve Hutchins, the Forum will be Presented by the NSW ALP Health Committee and the Lindsay Federal Electorate Council. Guest Speaker: Julia Gillard, ALP Shadow Minister for Health. More details: jill@nswalp.com Industrial Manslaughter Forum 09 August 2003 - The ALP Employment & Industrial Relations Policy Committee together with the Law Reform & Constitutional Processes Policy Committee will conduct a joint Forum on the issue of Industrial Manslaughter. Guest Speakers will include Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Hon Bob Debus MP and David Moody from Slater& Gordon (Melb.) who drafted Victorian legislation on this issue. Forum: "Australia's Place in the new Century" 07 August 2003 - Guest Spakers: Mr Kevin Rudd MP, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Dr Bob Howard, Research Associate in Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney and Professorial Fellow at the Centre for Maritime Policy, University of Wollongong. Fundraiser Trivia Night 06 August 2003 - The CFMEU is holding a trivia night to raise money for Burmese Refugees and establish a Workers Health Centre. Cost $35 (including food) Contact Rita Mallia, Karen Iles or Shaunagh Sullivan on 9749 0480 to book your table or make a donation. TAFE demonstration 04 August 2003 - For more information,contact Linda Simon, TAFE Teachers Association, linda@nswtf.org.au or Amanda Tattersall, 9264-1691 July 2003Managing Fatigue 24/7 and Cutting Edge Return to Work Strategies 31 July 2003 - Conference launching the National Occupational Health News & Workers Compensation Report. Sponsored by National Occupational Health and Safety Commission. Keynote Speaker, The Hon John Della Bosca MLC, NSW Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations. Expert Speakers including Dr Ann Williamson (Injury Risk Management Research Centre, University of NSW); Rod McInnes (NSW WorkCover); and Kathryn Heiler ACIRRT. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 31 July 2003 - All Delegates Welcome. More information, contact 9264-1691 Why Budget Surpluses destroy private wealth 29 July 2003 - Newcastle Trades Hall Council and the Centre of Full Employment and Equity will jointly be hosting a seminar about how Federal Budget Surpluses create unemployment and are bad for our health. Contact CofFEE for more details - coffee@newcastle.edu.au or 4921-7283 Labor Council Weekly Meeting 24 July 2003 - Special Guest Speaker, Shadow IR Spokesman, Craig Emerson MP will be talking about the Federal Termination of Employment Bill. More info phone 9264-1691 or go to our campaign website: http://www.labor.net.au Rally at Senate Hearing on GATS and USFTA 23 July 2003 - AFTINET has organised a short lunchtime rally to coincide with the Senate Committee inquiry into GATS and US Free Trade Agreement. Speakers: Actor Colin Friels, AMWU National Secretary, Doug Cameron, ALP Senator Gavin Marshall, Democrats Senator Aden Ridgeway and Greens Senator Kerry Nettle. Rally for Medicare 22 July 2003 - Rally has been organised to coincide with the Commonwealth Senate Committee which is holding hearings in Sydney to investigate the Howard Government's Medicare legislation. Contact Bruce Childs - 0412-803-457, Shane O'Brien on 0418 227 997 or the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants on 9281-3588. Home Blitz Forum 18 July 2003 - Labor Council has organised a forum for unions on the Home Blitz technique. Venue: Masonic Centre, 279 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. To RSVP: Heather Freeburn - h.freeburn@labor.org.au or 92641691. More information: Mary Yaager - m.yaager@labor.org.au 2003 Union Women's Dinner 11 July 2003 - Book your place now at the 2003 union women's dinner with guest speakers to be advised. Contact Ros Aldridge to book in advance. 9264-1691 or r.aldridge@labor.org.au Labor Council of NSW Weekly Meeting 10 July 2003 - Labor Council will be welcoming Drew Robertson from the Council of Retired Union Members Australia as our guest speaker. All delegates welcome. Seminar: Building Union Cities - US Style 09 July 2003 - Unions are invited to hear Amy Dean, CEO from the South Bay Labor Council, Silicon Valley talk about building union cities. To RSVP contact Adam Kerslake - 92641691 or a.kerslake@labor.org.au Formal Farewell in memory of Brian Miller 01 July 2003 - CFMEU Organiser/Safety Coordinator Brian Miller passed away Wednesday 25 June 2003. Brian's commitment to the union movement extended into the community over many years, including coordination of volunteers in rebuilding Darwin after Cyclone Tracy, Nyngan after the floods and after the 1993/4 bushfires. He also was a long standing peace activist and socialist. A farewell service has been organised in memory of Brian Miller and no flowers are requested however donations to the Workers Health Centre at Lidcombe are welcome - 9749-7666. More details, contact the CFMEU on 9749-7100 June 2003ACTU Child Care Forum 30 June 2003 - Child Care Forum for unions and community groups to discuss this as an issue for working families. More details, contact Alison Peters 9264-1691. Labor for Refugees (NSW) Meeting 30 June 2003 - Labor for Refugees (NSW) will be holding their first meeting since NSW ALP State Conference, to discuss the future direction of the campaign within the ALP. Launch of NSW Working Women's Alliance 28 June 2003 - The Alliance has been established to suppor the continued operation of the NSW Working Women's Centre, whose ongoing funding is threatened by the Federal Government. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 26 June 2003 - Margaret Di Nicola of Oxfam will address the meeting. More details, contact 9264-1691. Open Source: Where Should Labor Stand 25 June 2003 - The Forum will be hosted by the NSW Minister for IT, Hon. John Della Bosca. Speakers: Martin McEniery for Redhat, John Harvey from IBM, Duncan Bennett from Sun's Linux group, Prof Albert Zomaya from Sydney Uni's IT School, Stuart Fist from the Australian, and Martin Gregory from Microsoft. World Refugee Day March 22 June 2003 - Labor movement activists will meet at Archibald Fountain at 12 noon on the South Side of the Fountain near the row of trees. From there we will march as a group to Belmore Park for a festival with musical performances the by Urban Guerrillas, food stalls and children’s activities. To get leaflets to distribute, come to the Labor Council of NSW Lvl 10/377 Sussex St Sydney, or email refugees@labor.org.au. World Refugee Day 20 June 2003 - For more information about World Refugee Day and associated activities, contact the office of Australian for UNHCR - Sue Cowden 9262-5377 or www.australiaforunhcr.org.au Labor Council Weekly Meeting 19 June 2003 - Guest speaker will be Jesus Gonzales, a member of a union delegation from Colombia. Contact 9264-1691 for more details. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 12 June 2003 - Guest Speaker is Drew Robertson from CRUMA. Union Aid Abroad will draw their annual raffle prize. More details, contact 9264-1691. ACTU "Future of Work" Conference 12 June 2003 - Keynote Speakers include Greg Combet, Secretary, ACTU, Dr John Buchanan, ACIRRT and Geoff Dixon of QANTAS. It is hoped the conference will provide important insights into what is happening in the world of work and what some of the key challenges for employees, unions, business and public policy makers as well as the broader community. Public Meeting on Western Sahara 10 June 2003 - Guest Speakers: Fatima Mahfud (National Union of Saharawi Women), Mark Lennon (Labor Council of NSW) and Kamal Fadel (Polisario Representative). Entry by Voluntary Donation RSVP: Paul Reid 0407-242-092 or Lesley Osborne 9810-5372 Labor Council Weekly Meeting 05 June 2003 - The next Labor Council Meeting will be in the Trades Hall Auditorium, 4 Goulburn Street, Sydney. Guest speaker will be Ms Lesley McCulloch of the Monarch Asia Institute, Melbourne. A motion of condolence will take place for the late Tas Bull. An Evening with Toni Kasim 02 June 2003 - Unions NSW, Amnesty International and AIDwatch have sponsored a forum with Toni Kasim speaking about Malaysia's Internal Secutiry Act. More information or to RSVP, contact 92177670 Visit by Malaysian Human Rights Activist 02 June 2003 - Zaitun (Toni) Mohamed Kasum will address unions about the current situation in Malaysia and unions will conider how best NSW unions can assist in the campaign to repeal the Internal Security Act which has been used to hold Worker and Community activists in detention without trial for periods of up to two years. More details, contact Alison Peters 9264-1691 May 2003Protest Rally about the US Free Trade Agreement 30 May 2003 - Bring your banners and signs and join AFTINET's peaceful protest rally about the US Free Trade negotiations. The Trade Minister will be giving a breakfast speech to the Australian Institute of Export and a range of community and union speakers will be speaking outside the building. More details contact AFTINET on 9299-7833. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 29 May 2003 - Guest Speaker is Andrew Whiley from NEST. More details contact 9264-1691 CANCELLED - Vigil in Support of Amina Lawal 27 May 2003 - Cancelled - until further notice The Buck Stops Here: Controlling Executive Pay Forum 23 May 2003 - Dr John Shields, Senior Lecturer of Work & Organisational Studies at Sydney University will present research on the issue of Executive Pay. Support Striking Morris McMahon Workers 22 May 2003 - A rally will be held outside the Beswick Solicitors office in Clarence Street to support AMWU members who have been out on strike for 10 weeks. For more details contact Chris Christodoulou on 0425 231 813 Workshop 19 May 2003 - Workshop - Industrial Relations & Unionism Australia's Economic Position 18 May 2003 - Hear details about Australia's current Economic Position. Special Forum - What Future for Iraq 18 May 2003 - The Warren Branch invites ALP members and activists to a special forum on the future of Iraq. 2003 Federal Budget 16 May 2003 - Two Forums for ALP members: 1. An analysis of the Federal Budget 2. Special Forum - What Future for Iraq? Political Economy Conference 09 May 2003 - 'Education in Political Economy' Political economy challenges orthodox economics at many levels: in the realm of theory, in economic policy and in the broader understanding of community issues. Welfare For The Rich. How Do We Stop The Upwards Redistribution? 09 May 2003 - Welfare For The Rich. How Do We Stop The Upwards Redistribution? Political Economy Conference 09 May 2003 - Education in Political Economy Political economy challenges orthodox economics at many levels: in the realm of theory, in economic policy and in the broader understanding of community issues.` Entry Adults $20 Concession $10 Tertiary Education 08 May 2003 - The Tertiary Education Alliance invites you to a public forum on Tertiary Education. Growth Fetish 08 May 2003 - Clive Hamilton talks on his new book "Growth Fetish" May Day International Struggle for Peace & Worker's Rights 04 May 2003 - May Day International Struggle for Peace & Worker's Rights Rally & March Indonesia Update 02 May 2003 - Indonesia Update MAY DAY 01 May 2003 UNION AID ABROAD - APHEDA 2003 RAFFLE 01 May 2003 - UNION AID ABROAD - APHEDA 2003 RAFFLE FIRST PRIZE: ROUND THE WORLD TRIP FOR 2 SECOND PRIZE: A PERSONAL COMPUTER THE RAFFLE WILL BE DRAWN IN MAY OR JUNE. May Day Toast 01 May 2003 - April 2003International Day of Mourning 28 April 2003 - The Labor Council is organising a Memorial Service on Monday 28th April 2003 at 10am in memory of workers who have been killed or seriously injured at work. True Stories: Diverted to Delhi 24 April 2003 - Australian interest in Indian Call Centres is growing. The documentary shows a training course is up and running, where Indians are introduced to Australian vernacular courtesy of The Castle on video. It's only a matter of time before tens of thousands of Indians will be saying "g'day mate" when they answer the phone. Film Screening 24 April 2003 - Film Screening Financing The State Of The Nation - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Debt? 11 April 2003 - Financing The State Of the Nation - Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Debt? Play Now/Act Now Free Information Sessions 10 April 2003 - Play Now/Act Now Free Information Session Young Union Officials Network 10 April 2003 - To discuss ACTU Youth Sub-Committee Workshop - "Girlpower @ work" 09 April 2003 - Workshop - "Girlpower @ Work" Free information session - PLAY NOW/ACT NOW getting smashed 08 April 2003 - Free information session - PLAY NOW/ACT NOW getting smashed Leichhardt Flows into the Sea Tour 05 April 2003 - Leichhardt Flows into the Sea Tour Pub Night 04 April 2003 - Pub Night Young People's Conference To Plan A Sustainable Future 02 April 2003 - Young People's Conference To Plan A Sustainable Future Play Now/Act Now getting smashed 02 April 2003 - free information session - PLAY NOW/ACT NOW getting smashed March 2003When Workers Unite 31 March 2003 - When Workers Unite An exhibition of a variety of trade union artwork. Understanding Islam 28 March 2003 - Understanding Islam with guest speakers Maha Abdo and Keysar Trad. Is Australia's Democracy Under Threat? 21 March 2003 - Is Australia's Democracy Under Threat? Join us to improve our democratic beliefs/understandings and where we stand at the moment. Workshop - "Dealing with problems in my workplace" run by ACTU 19 March 2003 - Workshop - "Dealing with problems in my workplace" run by ACTU GATS Community Forum 16 March 2003 - GATS Community Forum GATS Forum 16 March 2003 - GATS Forum Disobedience and The Right to Dissent 14 March 2003 - Civil Disobedience and the Right to Dissent International Womens Day March 08 March 2003 - Details to be advised The Future of Sydney: The Coming Crisis in Housing, Water, Energy, Health, Trans 07 March 2003 - The Future of Sydney: The Coming Crisis in HOusing, Water, Energy, Health & Transport, a number of important topics to be discussed, which involves all of us. So be there, do not miss out on your chance to voice out your opinion, on topics that can have a devastating effect on our day to day lives! February 2003Public Education in NSW: The Way Forward 21 February 2003 - Professor Tony Vinson and President of the NSW Teachers' Federation will be speaking about the Public Education System in NSW and The Way Forward Young Unionist Movement - TRIVIA NIGHT 20 February 2003 - YUM - Trivia Night @ Trades Hall Pub Walk Against The War - hyde park north 16 February 2003 - Walk Against The War - Hyde Park North POLITICS IN THE PUB - PEACE CONCERT 15 February 2003 - POLITICS IN THE PUB - PEACE CONCERT PEACE IS UNION BUSINESS The US War on Iraq - Can Australia Think for Itself? 14 February 2003 - The US War on Iraq - Can Australia Think for Itself? Voice your opinion! Seminar - Building Union Communities 13 February 2003 - Unions are invited to attend Labor Council's "Building Union Communities" seminar and to discuss challenges and prospects for NSW unions in 2003. Please advise if you are attending for seating purposes. Labor Council of NSW ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 February 2003 - Labor Council Annual General Meeting, all Delegates requested to attend this meeting. Please note that the meeting begins at 5.30pm Guest Speaker is the Hon Bob Carr MP, Premier of NSW For further information, contact 9264-1691 Seminar: The Politics of Hope 12 February 2003 - Panelists: Mary Zournazzi, author of Hope: New Philosophies for Change Ghassan Hage, author of Against Paranoid Nationalism: Search for Hope in a Shrinking Society. $10/$5 Protest against Phillip Ruddock (and NSW Liberals) 07 February 2003 - NSW Liberal leader John Brogden is hosting a celebration of Ruddock's becoming the longest-serving Immigration Minister. All refugee supporters should turn up to let them know there's nothing to celebrate! The Politics of Fear or The Politics of Hope 07 February 2003 - Guest speakers will be; Bishop Pat Power, Canberra Diocese, and Ghassan Hage Associate Professor of Anthropology University of Sydney. Labor Council of NSW Weekly Meeting 06 February 2003 - All delegates welcome to the first Labor Council Meeting of 2003. More information, telephone 9264-1691 Film Screening - Michael Moore's "Roger & Me" 06 February 2003 - Film Sreening - Michael Moore's "Roger & Me". Pluto Events - The Future of the Church in Australia 05 February 2003 - The Future of the Church in Australia Seminar February Catskills Courses 01 February 2003 - Skill up with Catalyst the people friendly webactivists. Leichhardt Walk Against the War 01 February 2003 - Organised by the Leichhardt Stop the War Group Anti-War Protest 01 February 2003 - Anti-War Rally January 2003Peace Vigil 31 January 2003 - No WAr on Iraq! No Australian involvement! Marrickville Community Peace Group meeting 30 January 2003 - Marrickville Community Peace Group Women in Black Against War Silent Vigil Goes Weekly 30 January 2003 - WIB is going to make their monthly silent vigil a weekly one, in recognition of the current situation. Picnic for Peace 26 January 2003 - Stop the War Group Peace Vigil 24 January 2003 - No war on Iraq! No Australian involvement! Join the weekly peace vigils to make known your opposition to war on Iraq. If an attack begins rally 5pm that day at Sydney Town Hall. Marrickville Community Peace Group Meeting 23 January 2003 - Weekly Inner-West anti-war meeting. peace vigil 17 January 2003 - No war on Iraq! No Australian involvement! Join the weekly peace vigils to make known your opposition to war on Iraq. If an attack begins rally 5pm that day at Sydney Town Hall. Marrickville Community Peace Group meeting 16 January 2003 - Marrickville Community Peace Group is a local group, set up by Inner-west residents concerned to oppose the involvement of the Australian military in an American War against Iraq. December 2002PEACE VIGIL 31 December 2002 - No War on Iraq! No Australian involvement! PEACE VIGIL @ Sydney Town Hall Square. Come and support us! The Blue Mountains Community Walk for Peace 21 December 2002 - Assemble at 11.30 am at Katoomba Station. Everyone Welcome - Families with Children, Seniors, Youth, Business Folk, Churches, Disabled, Community Groups, etc; Yes, the whole spectrum of our Blue Mountains society in a 'Celebration of Life!' Peace Vigil 20 December 2002 - No War on Iraq! No Australian involvement! PEACE VIGIL @ Sydney Town Hall Square. We need everyones support to come and assist. AID/WATCH End of Year Party 18 December 2002 - Come and party with the AID/WATCHERS whilst trying your hand at a bit of lawn bowling action. Fabian Society Forum 18 December 2002 - How to Argue with an Economist: Debating the Value of the Dismal Science Using a provocative new book by economist Lindy Edwards, How to Argue with an Economist, this forum seeks to broaden political debate in Australia and questions the value of economics in every day life. With special guest speakers: Lindy Edwards, and Dr Steve Keen Amnesty International 'Faces of Hope' Launch 10 December 2002 - As part of the AIA refugee campaign, 'Faces of Hope' aims to provide an opportunity for all Australians to make a gesture in support of refugees' human rights by contributing a personal photograph to a mass public display. Final Labor Council for 2002 05 December 2002 - With special Guest Speaker, NSW Police Minister and former Labor Council Secretary, The Hon Michael Costa MLC For more information contact 9264-1691 Path to Full Employment Conference 04 December 2002 - The Path to Full Employment Conference starts on the 4th December till the 6th December held at the University of Newcastle. Registration fee is $325, however for more details contact CofFEE on 02 4921-7283. RAC Forum-Former Diplomat Tony Kevin on the SIEV-X tragedy 02 December 2002 - Why did 353 asylum seekers drown? How was the government involved? Tony Kevin, the former diplomat who first raised allegations of a government cover-up, speaks at RAC. Bread & Roses: A Ken Loach Film 01 December 2002 - Bread & Roses is a story about the most marginalised of LA communities daring to take on their corporate bosses against all odds. November 2002Walk Against the War 30 November 2002 - No War on Iraq! No Australian involvement! National Headscarf Day 29 November 2002 - A National Day of Solidarity with Muslim Women, please support all are welcome!! Is History Repeating Itself? 29 November 2002 - West Papua, Aceh and East Timor - Is History Repeating Itself? Maliana Library Project Benefit Nite 28 November 2002 - All are welcome to attend the Maliana Library Project Benefit Nite. Organising book Launch 28 November 2002 - Launch of the November edition of the journal Labour History, is a collection of essays focussing upon historical patterns of trade union organising and mobilisation in Australia and New Zealand. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 28 November 2002 - All Delegates are invited to hear special guest speaker, the NSW Minister for Education, The Hon John Watkins MP. More information 9264-1691 Amnesty International Panel Discussion 26 November 2002 - The Amnesty International NSW Legal & Womens Networks invite you to a panel discussion on the cross-cultural aspects of violence against women. Babylon Revisited-Thoughts on the Fate of the Australian Labour Party 22 November 2002 - Join us together and support us, as we speak out our thoughts on the fate of the Australian Labour Party. Jingle Bell Rock 22 November 2002 - Labor for Refugees & St Peters/Tempe ALP Present a Xmas Fundraiser Safety Delegates Conference 22 November 2002 - At the Safety Delegates Conference all new information will be launched regarding the followng issues; -Drug & Alcohol Testing -Bullying in the Workplace -Return to Work Guidelines and -Occupational Health & Safety issues in the workplace Labor Council Weekly Meeting 21 November 2002 - Mike Donaldson, Secretary of the NTEU, is this week's special Guest Speaker. All delegates welcome to attend. More information 9264-1691 Labor for Refugees - Julian Burnside speaking at Teachers Federation Sam Lewis 19 November 2002 - The noted human rights lawyer, Julian Burnside QC, will deliver the NSW Teachers Federation's inaugural Sam Lewis Peace Lecture at the Australian National Maritime Museum on Tuesday, 19th November 2002. Aboriginal Women Leaders Speak Out 15 November 2002 - Aboriginal Women Leaders Speak Out come along and voice your opinion! Labor Council Weekly Meeting 14 November 2002 - All Delegates encouraged to attend & hear special guest speaker, the Hon Kim Yeadon MP, Minister for Western Sydney, Information Technology, Forestry and Energy. For more information telephone 9264-1691 Conference on Employment Entitlements 12 November 2002 - Conference on Employment Entitlements: History, Diversity, Access and Protection ALP NSW Branch International Relations Policy Committee-The War on Terror Forum 10 November 2002 - The Committee invites all ALP members to a forum entitled "The War on Terror". HORNSBY TRIVIA NIGHT 09 November 2002 - Susan White, Labor Candidate for Hornsby, invites you to put your knowledge to the test at: Hornsby's Trivia Night Politics In the Pub 08 November 2002 - The Marketisation of Welfare and Community Services in the Global Economy Labor Council Weekly Meeting 07 November 2002 - Special Guest Speaker, The Hon Craig Knowles MP, NSW Minister for Health. For more information contact 9264-1691 Sea of Hands 6th Anniversary 02 November 2002 - ANTAR, Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation, are having a 6th Anniversary event to celebrate. All are most welcome to attend. October 2002GENEVA DEBRIEF 31 October 2002 - The Australian Refugee Rights Alliance team has returned from its successful lobbying campaign in Geneva. ARRA now invites you to hear the stories and lessons learnt by the group during its trip. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 31 October 2002 - Labor Council Weekly Meeting More information contact 9264-1691 MAY DAY, MAY DAY -Songs of Solidarity 30 October 2002 - MayDay, MayDay - Songs of Solidarity C.D Launch all are welcome to this special concert. Labor Day Mass 27 October 2002 - The Labor Day Mass all are welcome to attend! Rally for Truth 26 October 2002 - A rally to draw attention to the truth about refugees and the threatened war on Iraq will be held Saturday 26th October, starting at 12pm from Town Hall. Transport Workers Union is holding a Rally 25 October 2002 - For more information please contact TWU on 9912-0700. Free Lecture by Author of "Borderline" Peter Mares 24 October 2002 - The Winner of the Gleebooks Prize for Literary and Cultural Criticism, NSW Premiers Literary Awards for his book Borderlined: Australia's Treatment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Public Forum on Schizophrenia 24 October 2002 - The forum will hear about the latest research, and its implications for services for those with schizophrenia and their families AIDWATCH Monitoring the Development Dollar - Campaigns Info Night 2002 15 October 2002 - Campaigns Info Night 2002 Join Sydney-based Aid/Watch campaigners for updates and short seminars on key Aid/Watch campaigns Rally in Support of Sydney Hilton Workers 05 October 2002 - Workers at the Sydney Hilton have voted to take industrial action and need your support. Anyone who could attend at this time would be much appreciated. Mugged: Poverty in Your Coffee Cup 03 October 2002 - Oxfam Community Aid Abroad will launch the second phase of its Make Trade Fair Campaign. Virgin Mobile Barbeque 03 October 2002 - The ASU Clerical and Administration Branch is holding a BBQ for everyone to attend and enjoy the social gathering. Refugee Freedom Bus Filming Screening: Waking Up The Nation 03 October 2002 - Fundraiser Film screening for the Refugee Bus. LABOUR DAY TOAST 02 October 2002 - The CFMEU is holding a toast for Labor Day today. All are welcome to attend. September 2002GATS - the new MAI? Are we trading away Public Services? 27 September 2002 - Politics in the Pub presents Dr Carolyn Allport, President of the National Tertiary Education Union and Dr Pat Ranald, Public Interest Advocacy Centre and Convenor of the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network. Pub Trivia-Young Unionists Movement 26 September 2002 - Pub Trivia - Young Unionists Movement will be held with special guest MC and also a gold coin donation to the picket of the day. Radio Documentary on 1973 Ford Strike 26 September 2002 - Hear the story of the predominantly migrant auto workers fighting for better pay and conditions who revolted against their bosses. Butts Out Pty Ltd - Community Announcement 19 September 2002 - Butts Out Pty Ltd will be screening its community announcement, in the Ground Floor Training Room of the Labor Council Building. Pacific Power Mass Meeting 18 September 2002 - To discuss VR and the redeployment package. Forum On Higher Education Issues 17 September 2002 - This forum will be addressing higher education issues, co-sponsored by the NSW Teachers Federation, the National Tertiary Education Union and the National Union of Students. Pacific Power Mass Meeting 17 September 2002 - To discuss VR and the redeployment package. Politics in the Pub 13 September 2002 - A Palestine Update: Latest from the Front Line Stand Up for your Community Rally 12 September 2002 - Save the Settlement! Stand up for your Community Rally! September 11: One Year After 10 September 2002 - The latest from Pluto Institute including a series of September 11 forums, with a number of guest speakers. ALP Communications Policy Forum 05 September 2002 - Join Lindsay Tanner, Shadow Minister for Communications at the NSW ALP Information Technology & Communications Policy Forum, chaired by Michael Gadiel. Rally organised against Ruddock's visit to UNSW 03 September 2002 - Series of student groups and RAC will hold a rally to protest the visit of Ruddock to their campus. August 2002Launch of The Best Olympics Ever!!!! 30 August 2002 - The one that we have been waiting for the launch of the new book by Helen Lenskyj, member of the Anti-Olympic Alliance in Sydney and Toronto's (anti-Olympic) Bread Not Circuses will be held at Glebe. So all join to remember days of "anti" Olympics. Reconstructing East Timor 30 August 2002 - A one day conference on Australian initiatives in East Timor. An evening with Humphrey McQueen 30 August 2002 - Leading Author and Commentator Humphrey McQueen is the guest of Politics in the Pub and will discuss his latest book: 'The Essence of Capitalism: The Origins of our Future'. Labor Council Meeting 29 August 2002 - Delegates are invited to hear The Hon. Morris Iemma MP, Minister for Public Works and Services, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship speak. More details, please contact 9264-1691. Safety Mass Rally 28 August 2002 - Building and Construction Unions are calling for safety to be investigated in the industry and for compliance measures to be put into place OHS Seminar - New Legislation and Electing Safety Reprentatives 27 August 2002 - The aim of the seminar is to provide organisers and key delegates with an information kit and a strategy on electing Safety Representatives, looking at the roles and functions of Reps, outlining how to do risk assessments and details on the new OHS Act and Regulation. CPSU Members in DIR WalkOut 27 August 2002 - CPSU members in the Department of Employment & Workplace Relations are taking Industrial Action and walking out for 30 minutes. Tampa Day 26 August 2002 - Come to the anniversary of the "Tampa Crisis" a candle-light vigil at the Town Hall to express your disgust at the shameful treatment of refugees. Inner West Labor for Refugees Rally 25 August 2002 - A community rally will be held to remember events surronding the tampa "crisis", so we need all the support we can get! 14th 8888 Anniversary of Pro-Democracy Uprising in Burma 24 August 2002 - 14th Anniversary of Pro-Democracy Uprising in Burma, will start off with a range of events like; Art and Video show, expressing life, cultural, energy, fun, and excitement filled night! Work and Family - Achieving Balance in Organisations 22 August 2002 - Half Day workshop to examine the difficulties and options in implementing work and family policies in organisations. Issues to be discussed include: training for managers; flexibility in maternity leave; repercussions for those using flexible work arrangements; and lack of support. Working Time Today - threats and opportunities for business, family & community 16 August 2002 - A half-day conference looking at achieving a work and family balance in organisations. Guest speakers include Archbishop of Sydney, His Grace, George Pell. Ms Geraldine Doogue of the ABC, Mr John Buchanan, ACIRRT and Mr Richard Marles, Assistant Secretary of the ACTU. AgaugeFor: Amnesty Benefit Show 16 August 2002 - Come along to the AgaugeFor: Amnesty Benefit Show and enjoy the supporting bands Quirk and After the Fall, to raise money and awareness for Amnesty. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 15 August 2002 - With Special Guest Speaker, Attorney-General, Minister for the Environment, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, The Hon. Bob Debus MP, will speak to delegates at the meeting. Further details contact 9264-1691. Conference on Retirement Income and Upcoming Challenges 14 August 2002 - The Evatt Foundation has organised a conference to look at retirement incomes policy and if superannuation savings will be enough to finance our retirement. Guest Speakers include Greg Combet, ACTU Secretary, and Shadow Minister, Senator the Hon. Nick Sherry. Conference - Retirement Incomes 14 August 2002 - The Evatt Foundation is holding a one day conference (9am to 5pm) on Retirement Incomes – The Challenges Ahead, at NSW Parliament House on 14th August. Public Forum on Anti-Terrorism Legislation 11 August 2002 - ALP Senator John Faulkner, Shadow Minister for Public Administration & Home Affairs; Professor George Williams, University of NSW; Cameron Murphy, President of NSW Council for Civil Liberties; and Talal Yassine, Lawyer & Lecturer at Macquarie Univeristy will discuss the topic "Protecting Citizen's Rights: A critical discussion of the Howard Government's Anti-Terrorism Legislation". Reconciliation 2000 - Where is it at? 09 August 2002 - Larisso Behrendt, Professor of Law and Indigenous Studies at UTS and Rosemary Neill, author of newly published "Whiteout: How Politics is Killing Black Australia" will discuss where reconciliation in Australia is up to. 2002 Campaign Cafe Series - Trade Liberalisation and Developing Countries 08 August 2002 - Guest Speakers Klaus Rohland, Country Director of the World Bank and Steve Keen, lecturer and Author of "Debunking Economics" will speak to interested people about how trade liberalisation affects economic development in developing nations. Labor Council Meeting 08 August 2002 - Delegates are invited to hear special guest speaker, the Hon. Craig Knowles MP, NSW Minister for Health. For more details contact 9264-1691. ALP Policy Review Forum with Jenny Macklin 04 August 2002 - Tanya Plibersek, Member for Sydney invites ALP members to attend an ALP policy review forum this Sunday. Building & Construction Industry Combined Delegates Conference 02 August 2002 Labor Council Weekly Meeting 01 August 2002 - Dr Andrew Refshauge, Deputy NSW Premier and Minister for Planning, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Minister for Housing will address Labor Council Delegates. July 2002Citizenship & Multiculturalism in the 21st Century 30 July 2002 - Australian Red Cross is hosting a seminar feating Mr Stepan Kerkyasharian, Chairperson of the Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW Refugee Rights Rally 28 July 2002 - Free the Bakhtiari Family! Let them Stay! March to John Howard's Office. Politics in the Pub: CRISIS IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - ANSETT, HIH, One.Tel 26 July 2002 - Hear Stephen Mayne, Publisher of http://www.crikey.com.au, discuss the crisis in Corporate Governance Labor Council Weekly Meeting 25 July 2002 - Weekly Meeting. All delegates welcome. Contact 9264-1691 for further details. Special Guest Speaker is Richard Marles, Assistant Secretary of the ACTU, to outline the outcome of the Reasonable Hours Test Case. Dayson Strike Community Picket 18 July 2002 - Dayson workers are fighting for the right to be union. Picket is now in week seven. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 18 July 2002 - Dr Husaini Hasan, Chairman of the Government Council of the Free Aceh Movement will address Council. All Delegates welcome. Surveillance Beyond Privacy 17 July 2002 - A public forum desigened at critically discussing surveillance and social control in our society. Book Launch: "Worst of Woomera" by David McKay 16 July 2002 - Book outlines the personal profiles and struggles of 30 asylum seekers detained in Immigration Reception Centre at Woomera. For more details telephone David McKay on 0422-412-702 Public Meeting: Sydney's Toxic Waste Problems 16 July 2002 - Dr Paul Connett, International Expert on Incineration and Dioxins will be speaking to those interested in environmental issues around the EIS on Rhodes Peninsula and the HCB destruction in Botany. Politics in the Pub: Afghanistan - What's Happening Now 12 July 2002 - Guest Speaker is Zelmai Fazal, Chairman of the Afghan-Australia association of Victoria. More information can be found at http://www.politicsinthepub.org NAIDOC Week Treaty Forum 11 July 2002 - Chaired by Senator Aden Ridgeway, Guest speakers include Veronica Graf, NSW Aboriginal Land Council, Professor Garth Nettheim of University of NSW and Phil Glendenning, ANTaR. NSW Teachers Federation Rally to save Public Schools 08 July 2002 - Fight to save Hunters Hill High School, Erskineville Public School, Redfern Public School and protest the sale of Maroubra High School to a private school. More details, contact the NSW Teachers Federation on 9217-2100 or visit: http://www.nswtf.org.au Burma Fundraiser 06 July 2002 - Live Burmese Music, BBQ and Dancing Only $5 and all proceeds go to Burmese Refugee Children Free Burma - Live Burmese Music 06 July 2002 - Contact Phil Davey for further details 0414 867 188. Featuring Stereopath & DJ's from Macquarie University Labor Council of NSW - Weekly Meeting 04 July 2002 - Weekly Meeting. Guest Speaker is Mr. Bill Downing, CEO of United Way Sydney, a local community organisation. Delegates Welcome. All inquiries to 9264-1691 June 2002Labor for Refugees (NSW) Meeting 30 June 2002 - Labor for Refugees (NSW) will be holding their first meeting since NSW ALP State Conference, to discuss the future direction of the campaign within the ALP. Labor Council Meeting 27 June 2002 - Labor Council Meeting. Mr. Carlos Olaya from the Columbian Food Workers Union will be the Guest Speaker. All inquiries, please telephone 9264-1691 Rally - Abuses of Workers' Rights in South Korea 27 June 2002 - This rally is part of an International Day of Action in support of Korean Workers. Sydney World Refugee Week Rally 23 June 2002 - Guest Speakers include Patrick Lee (Independent Education Union) and Nooria Wazifadost (Afghan Refugee) Forum: Labour Hire Companies: The Industrial Wild West 21 June 2002 - Politics in the Pub presents Dave Oliver, Assistant National Secretary of the AMWU and John Buchanan, Assistant Director of ACIRRT to discuss Labour Hire Companies. More details see www.politicsinthepub.org Pacific National Enterprise Agreement – Union Caucus 20 June 2002 Workplace Safety Rally 20 June 2002 - Rally by indigenous workers Commemorate 100 years of Votes for Women 13 June 2002 - EMILY's List invites you to commemorate 100 years of votes for women and 40 years of voting for indigenous women in Australia. Join Johanna Griggs, Jenny George, Susan Halliday, Geraldine Doogue, Anne Summers, Jenny Macklin and Joan Kirner for a frank and funny look at what women have done with the vote. Show of Support for CFMEU 13 June 2002 - A rally in support of the CFMEU (Construction & General Division). All Affiliates are invited and we ask your members to attend in their work clothing. Media Activism and the Internet 12 June 2002 - Seminar organised by the Pluto Institute to launch "Future Active" by Graham Meikle - a book about exploring ways in which activists are using the internet to affect social and political change. Speakers include Graham Meikle and McKenzie Wark. Cost: $15 or $10 concession. Politics in the Pub: Refugees - why humanitarian policy will work 07 June 2002 - Fr Mark Raper, Director of Uniya, Jesuit Social Justice Centre Sydney and former International Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service and Justice John Dowd AO, International Commission of Jurists will discuss why a humanitarian policy will work in Australia. Pay Equity Forum 07 June 2002 - Half Day Forum - Labor Council in conjunction with Working Women's Centre May 2002Labor Council Weekly Meeting 30 May 2002 - Mr Peter Dunphy of Workcover will guest speak on the Dangerous Goods Legislation. Contact the Labor Council on 9264-1691 for further details. Free WorkCover Seminars – Coping with Change 30 May 2002 - Labor Council and WorkCover will be hosting two seminars in Sydney to provide information on the: · Employers responsibilities for risk management · Employers responsibilities for consultation with employees · Responsibilities concerning plant design, manufacture, use and registration · Responsibilities concerning construction work · Recent changes to workers compensation and injury management laws Dalai Lama Youth Forum 25 May 2002 - Forum for Young People aged between 16-25 on Saturday 25 May 2002 with young people having the opportunity to ask the Dalai Lama a question. Cost $16.50 per head. More details www.askthedalailama.com Union Seminar presented by the Newcastle Trades Hall Council 24 May 2002 - This seminar will be of significant benefit and importance to union officials and senior delegates for the Newcastle/Hunter and regionals, and will provide practical and useful information necessary in everyday IR functions, particularly in relation to protocols in the Industrial Relations Commission, State and Federal. Labor Council of NSW weekly meeting 23 May 2002 - Guest speaker to be advised. For further details contact 9264-1691 ALP & Refugees Public Forum 23 May 2002 - On the Thursday before NSW ALP State Conference a public forum will be held on the issues regarding Refugees and ALP Policy. Speakers include The Hon. Neville Wran, The Hon. Dr. Meredith Burgmann MLC and RTBU Secretary Nick Lewocki. The Forum will be chaired by Labor Council Secretary John Robertson. East Timor Independence Day Celebration 20 May 2002 - Celebration organised by the Australia-East Timor Association, including Entertainment, Timorese Food & TV news from Dili on the Big Screen. (Ph 9500-1638 for more details) Independence Rally for Western Sahara 20 May 2002 - Support the struggle of Western Sahara refugees for independence. Contact Jamie Parker 0407-869-249 or Stephanie Brennan on 9569-7760. Labor Council Weekly Meeting 16 May 2002 - Guest Speaker is Mr Don McDonald from the Neuroscience Institute of Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders. Screening afterwards in Ground Floor Training Room of 'The Quest for a Cure' where legendary Rugby League Coach Jack Gibson and his wife Judy make an appeal. Contact 9264-1691 for more information. Rally regarding Funding for Community Services 10 May 2002 - The rally is being held to call on the Federal Government to pay their share in next weeks budget. ASU Rally Outside John Howard's Office to fund SACS Award 10 May 2002 - Pre-Budget Rally to call for funding of the SACS Award increases. Contact ASU Services Branch for more information on 9310-4000 Labor Council of NSW Meeting 09 May 2002 - Weekly Meeting. Guest Speaker to be advised. More information, contact Labor Council on 9264-1691. MUA Rally 06 May 2002 - The rally concerns CSL’s attempts to replace its Australian crew on the CSL Yarra with an overseas crew. This is an important issue. It is an attack upon Australian shipping and we ask all affiliates support the rally. For further details please contact the MUA on 9264 5024. May Day 2002 March Wollongong 04 May 2002 - One world, one struggle WORKERS UNITE! May Day gig for East Timor Community Computer Project 03 May 2002 - Fred Smith, Martin Doherty and MC Ozi Battla join together for a night organised by the Industrial Workers of the World. Contact alincoln@fed.cfmeu.asn.au for more information. May Day Toast 2002 03 May 2002 - MAY DAY TOAST 2002, FRIDAY MAY 3 April 2002Free WorkCover Seminars – Coping with Change 29 April 2002 - Labor Council and WorkCover will be hosting two seminars in Sydney to provide information on the: · Employers responsibilities for risk management · Employers responsibilities for consultation with employees · Responsibilities concerning plant design, manufacture, use and registration · Responsibilities concerning construction work · Recent changes to workers compensation and injury management laws Labor for Refugees NSW Plenary Meeting 24 April 2002 - The next plenary meeting of Labor for Refugees (NSW) will take place on April 24. Labor for Refugees is a group of concerned ALP and union members campaigning for a more compassionate stance towards Refugees by the ALP. Training Workshop - Productrive Diversity & Unions 23 April 2002 - On Tuesday, 23rd April, Labor Council is providing training in working with culturally diverse communities. Annual Kingsley Laffer Lecture 23 April 2002 - High Court Justice, The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG will speak on Human Rights and Industrial Relations. This event is free of charge and more information can be seen at http://www.acirrt.com Show Mercy 21 April 2002 - The Rights Campaign for Asylum Seekers and Australians for Just Refugee Programs are hosting a gala evening for Refugees with voices from behind and in front of the razor wire. Labor and Refugees to Lead or to Listen? 17 April 2002 - An off-the-record stoush over three rounds between ALP Member for Reid Laurie Ferguson and NSW Labor Council Secretary John Robertson. 2002 ACIRRT Breakfast Briefing #1 "Managing Redundancies" 11 April 2002 - Breakfast Format offers a close-up briefing on the legal developments in the world of work, followed by a presentation on the hot topic of the day. Website: http://www.acirrt.com Wages Outlook Conference 09 April 2002 - ACIRRT has arranged a conference on Wages Outlook. More details will be posted in the near future. Program includes Economic Outlook 2002/2003; Executive Remuneration; Certified Agreements & Awards; International Comparisons. www.acirrt.com Special Address: Tahmeena Faryal 08 April 2002 - Tahmeena Faryal, representing the Revolutionary Association of Women from Afghanistan will address interested parties at the Trades Hall Auditorium. ALP & Refugee Policy Public Meeting 08 April 2002 - This forum will be an opportunity to find out more detail of the policies of mandatory detention and temporary protection visas, and explore other countries policies and practices for refugees. It will discuss the detail of Labor for Refugees demands for an end to mandatory detention and the pacific solution in the face of proposed changes to ALP Federal Policy. Politics in the Pub - An evening with John Robertson 05 April 2002 - The venue for Politics In the Pub is the Gaelic Club, (Tel. 9212 1587) 64 Devonshire St., Surry Hills (directly across from the Chalmers St exit and Devonshire St tunnel at Central Station). Parking is usually available in side streets. Afterwards dinner in the Royal Exhibition Hotel across the road . March 2002Workers Compensation Train the Trainer Course 26 March 2002 - Labor Council will be holding a “Workers Compensation Train the Trainer” course at the Masonic Centre (279 Castlereagh Street, Sydney) on 26 March 2002 from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm, where copies of the Workers Compensation kit will be available. Registration is required. Palm Sunday March - Compassion for Refugees, Peace and Justice 24 March 2002 - Religious, community and church groups as well as unions are targeting Palm Sunday as a major show of grassroots support for a compassionate refugee policy. Labor Council Women in Trade Unions Dinner 22 March 2002 - Annual Trade Union Women's Dinner with Special Guest Speaker BERYL ASHE. MC: Sandra Moait, President, Labor Council of NSW ACIRRT 10th Annual Labour Law Conference: Emerging issues in the world of work 21 March 2002 - Half-Day program for legal practitioners, HR & IR managers, Union Officials, Consultants, Advisors & Policy Makers, presented by ACIRRT, and University of Sydney Continuing Education Program, Faculty of Law and is MCLE accredited IT Workers Alliance Public Forum 20 March 2002 - Public Meeting for IT Workers with an opportunity to raise issues and hear from other IT Union members who have organised their workplaces as well as network with IT Union organisers. Power Industry Delegates Meeting 14 March 2002 - The purpose of the meeting is to dicuss the Campaign in response to the Government's announcement of thier intention to privatise Pacific Power International. The meeting will also consider the Government's proposal to transfer Generation members to EISS. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MARCH - SATURDAY 9TH MARCH 09 March 2002 - IWD Marches are held to mark International Women's Day (8th March), as both a celebration of women's progress and a reminder of how much we have to achieve to ensure true equality between the sexes. Class Struggle in Brazil: Public Meeting 08 March 2002 - Hear Kjeld Jacobson, International Officer with the Brazilian Central Union Congress speak about the class struggle in Brazil. Labor Council of NSW Weekly Meeting 07 March 2002 - Former Senator Bruce Childs will be the guest speaker. Contact 9264-1691 for further details. 2002 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Trade Union Group 02 March 2002 - Meet at Trades Hall Pub at 6.00pm. Parade Starts at 7.45pm Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday 2 March 2002 02 March 2002 - Join the union movement's float in this year's Mardi Gras Parade. Union Seminar 01 March 2002 - This seminar will be of significant benefit and importance to union officials, and will provide practical and useful information necessary in everyday IR functions particularly in relation to protocols in the Industrial Relations Commission, State and Federal. February 2002Labor Council of NSW Weekly Meeting 28 February 2002 - Meeting is opened to delegates and interested parties. Contact 9264-1691 for more details. Labor for Refugees (NSW) Meeting 17 February 2002 - Labor for Refugees (NSW) will be holding it's second general meeting this Sunday. Labor for Refugees (NSW) is a group of ALP members and unionists fighting for change to ALP policy and practice regarding Refugees. Labor Council 2002 Annual General Meeting 14 February 2002 - The Annual General Meeting of the Labor Council of New South Wales will take place on Thursday 14 February 2002 at 6.00 pm. Workplace Harmony Conference 14 February 2002 - A conference for union officials and activists First Labor Council of 2002 07 February 2002 - Labor Council will reconvene on Thursday 7 February 2001 at 6.00pm. Labor 4 Refugees - Campaign Sub-Group planning meeting 05 February 2002 - Planning Meeting to discuss potential rally for Refugees on Palm Sunday (March 24) Contact Amanda Tattersall on 0408 057 779 for information January 2002Labor for Refugees (NSW) Organising Meeting 22 January 2002 - Labor for Refugees was formed following the ALP's recent federal election defeat to advocate the adoption of a more compassionate and humanitarian policy towards asylum seekers and refugees. December 2001FSU Rally - ANZ AGM 14 December 2001 - ANZ will be holding its AGM and bank workers will be gathering to rally for their rights and hold an alternative AGM on this day. Conference: Human Rights & Global Challenges 10 December 2001 - Hosted by the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University Registration Details: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/index.html Final Labor Council Meeting for 2001 06 December 2001 - The final Labor Council Meeting for 2001 will be held this Thursday. Nominations Close for Organiser of the Year 02 December 2001 - Union officials and activists have a month to bid for an overseas trip and the chance to work for an overseas trade union organization as the winner of the third annual Organiser of the Year award. Call Centre Delegates Summit - Sydney 01 December 2001 - A summit for Call Centre Delegates has been organised by the ACTU, State Labor Councils and Call Centre Unions. The Summit is focusing on campaign 'case studies' in order to provide a hands-on learning opportunity. The two days will focus on techniques, strategies or campaigns that have been used to organise call centres. November 2001Workers Comp Campaign - Leafleting Railway Stations 20/11/01 20 November 2001 - Leafleting of various railway stations - Sydney Metropolitan Area and South Coast Employment Information Day in Auburn 15 November 2001 - Labor Council will be having a Union Stall at the Employment Information Day at Auburn. Ansett Campaign 14 November 2001 - As part of their ongoing campaign Ansett workers will be distributing leaflets explaining their situation to the lunchtime crowd in Hyde Park on Wednesday, 14th November. International Metalworkers Federation Rally 13 November 2001 - Marching to Martin Place with International and Local Speakers Kim Beazley Addresses Workers 01 November 2001 - Opposition leader Kim Beazley will address meetings of workers around the nation to brief them on Labor's plans for Job Security. October 2001Labor Day Dinner 26 October 2001 - Dinner in honour of Labor Day. To purchase a ticket, please contact Johnno Johnson on 9207-2037 Launch of IT Workers Alliance Website 10 October 2001 - NSW Information Technology Minister, Kim Yeadon, will launch the IT Workers Alliance Website. Delta Members - 19 Day Month Mass Meeting 04 October 2001 - Mass meeting to vote on a motion regarding the 19 day month. Delta Members - 19 day Month Mass Meetings 04 October 2001 - Mass meeting to vote on a motion for the 19 day month. testing expiry function 04 October 2001 - test September 2001Wobbly Radio Launch 22 September 2001 - Labor Council's web radio station Wobbly Radio will be officially launched on September 22, with Stella One Eleven headlining a gig at Newtown RSL. Rally in Support of Ansett and Related Workers 21 September 2001 - One of a series of nationwide lunch-time rallies in support of the workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the collapse of Ansett. Michael Costa Farewell 20 September 2001 - Farewell outgoing Labor Council Secretary Michael Costa at his last Labor Council Meeting. Rally in Support of Ansett Workers 14 September 2001 - Rally in support of Ansett workers whose jobs and entitlements are under threat. Getting the Message Out NESB Workers & Unions 10 September 2001 - The Labor Council of New South Wales is launching a series of pamphlets targeting Non-English Speaking Workers in New South Wales. test 03 September 2001 - this is an abstract Delta Members - 19 Day Month Mass Meetings 02 September 2001 - Mass meeting to vote on a motion regarding the push from management for the 19 day month August 2001Privatising Democracy? Government and Crisis of Consent 30 August 2001 - Privatisation and corporatisation of government services and utilities has created widespread public discontent. This seminar examines the possibility that this discontent may lead to a crisis of consent in democracy. Test event 24 August 2001 The Toolies 08 August 2001 - Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here....Summary goes here.... July 2001fgsfgfgfgfg 05 July 2001 May 2001Workers Compensation Rally 29 May 2001 - Abstract blah blah blah Storm Brewing! 23 May 2001
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