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Amnesty International 'Faces of Hope' Launch- 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. Protest against Phillip Ruddock (and NSW Liberals)- 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! “Louisa Lawson” Address 2003 - feminist, author, publisher, suffragette mother- Address delivered by Nicola Roxon MP - Shadow Minister for Population and Immigration, Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Status of Women. "Civilising the NET"- Has the Internet become a shark pit? 'Work Choices game on: the next moves':The Workforce fifth annual conference- 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. 14th 8888 Anniversary of Pro-Democracy Uprising in Burma- 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! 152nd Anniversary Labor Day Dinner16TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE- Is Gender Still on the Agenda? 17TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE- Presented by the Labour-Management Studies Foundations at Macquarie University. 2002 ACIRRT Breakfast Briefing #1 "Managing Redundancies"- 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 2002 Campaign Cafe Series - Trade Liberalisation and Developing Countries- 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. 2002 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Trade Union Group- Meet at Trades Hall Pub at 6.00pm. Parade Starts at 7.45pm 2003 Clare Burton Memorial Lecture- Lecture will be delivered by Dr Louise Morley from the University of London, Institute of Education who will speak on changes in Higher Education 2003 Federal Budget- Two Forums for ALP members: 1. An analysis of the Federal Budget 2. Special Forum - What Future for Iraq? 2003 Union Women's Dinner- 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 2006 Juanita Nielsen Memorial Lecture- Politics, Progress and Sedition - Did Juanita Nielsen die for something? Guest Speaker - Dr Jocelynne A. Scutt 2009 Ted Wheelwright Memorial Lecture- Beyond the economic crisis: how the economic system can be changed Dr Jim Stanford 21st Women Management and Work Conference- This Conference is held over two days namely 30th & 31st July 2009. 2nd Annual Safety Delegates Conference.- 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. A Breakfast hosted by EMC and Lindsay Tanner MP- 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 call for an increased pension and protected super-annuation- Guest speakers: Dr John Falzon, St Vincent De Paul Society Mick Tubbs, President CFMEU Retired Members Association A coctkail briefing with Robert Reich and Steve Bracks- Presented by Progressive Business and the Australian Hotels Association Victoria ACIRRT 10th Annual Labour Law Conference: Emerging issues in the world of work- 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 ACOSS National Conference 2009- For program and how to register go to www.acoss.org.au or email, conference@acoss.org.au for further information. ACTU "Future of Work" Conference- 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. ACTU Child Care Forum- Child Care Forum for unions and community groups to discuss this as an issue for working families. More details, contact Alison Peters 9264-1691. AID/WATCH End of Year Party- Come and party with the AID/WATCHERS whilst trying your hand at a bit of lawn bowling action. AIDWATCH Monitoring the Development Dollar - Campaigns Info Night 2002- Campaigns Info Night 2002 Join Sydney-based Aid/Watch campaigners for updates and short seminars on key Aid/Watch campaigns ALL THE WAY……. WITH FTA??- Negotiations for the Australia - US Free Trade Agreement are nearing completion with the Australian Trade delegation now in Washington for final talks. ALP & Refugee Policy Public Meeting- 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. ALP & Refugees Public Forum- 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. ALP Communications Policy Forum- Join Lindsay Tanner, Shadow Minister for Communications at the NSW ALP Information Technology & Communications Policy Forum, chaired by Michael Gadiel. ALP Medicare Forum- 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 ALP NSW Branch International Relations Policy Committee-The War on Terror Forum- The Committee invites all ALP members to a forum entitled "The War on Terror". ALP National Conference Reception- Tickets are available for the ALP National Conference Reception hosted by Labor for Refugees ALP Policy Review Forum with Jenny Macklin- Tanya Plibersek, Member for Sydney invites ALP members to attend an ALP policy review forum this Sunday. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING- Credentials should be forwarded to the secretary, John Robertson. APHEDA meeting- 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/ APHEDA's 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner- Join us as we celebrate 20 years of international solidarity. ARM CHRISTMAS DRINKS- With Special Guest Senator Natasha Stott Despoja, Australian Democrats' Spokesperson on the Republic ASSLH -The Global Financial Crisis: Why did it happen? What lessons for labour?- Australian Society for the Study of Labour History (ASSLH) Sydney Branch ASU Rally Outside John Howard's Office to fund SACS Award- Pre-Budget Rally to call for funding of the SACS Award increases. Contact ASU Services Branch for more information on 9310-4000 ASU's Equal Pay Rally- 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. Aboriginal Women Leaders Speak Out- Aboriginal Women Leaders Speak Out come along and voice your opinion! AgaugeFor: Amnesty Benefit Show- 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. Amnesty International Panel Discussion- The Amnesty International NSW Legal & Womens Networks invite you to a panel discussion on the cross-cultural aspects of violence against women. An Evening with Toni Kasim- 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 An evening with Andrew Wilkie- Reflections on a year since his controversial resignation from the Office of National Assessment over Iraqi WMD’s. An evening with Humphrey McQueen- 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'. Anniversary of war in Iraq- March and Rally for Peace and Justice for the Iraqi people Annual Kingsley Laffer Lecture- 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 Ansett Campaign- 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. Anti-Union Employer Strategy: An Historical Analysis- Declining union membership raises the important issue of employer strategies aimed at reducing union presence in the workplace. Anti-War Protest- Anti-War Rally Australia's Economic Position- Hear details about Australia's current Economic Position. Australian Society for the Study of Labour History End of Year Dinner- 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. BANNERS HELD HIGH: The 150th Anniversary of May Day/Labour Day in Australia- Artists: Simon Blau, Barbara Campbell, Tom Carment, Tom Nicholson, Raquel Ormella, Bernie Slater and Emma Rees (Artists and Writers¹ Alliance, ACT), Toni Warburton, Jelle van den Berg, WWF Film Unit. BUSH WACKED- GIVE GEORGE THE WELCOME HE DESERVES Babylon Revisited-Thoughts on the Fate of the Australian Labour Party- Join us together and support us, as we speak out our thoughts on the fate of the Australian Labour Party. Beneath the Southern Cross- The Banners of the Sydney Trades Hall collection in the Historic State Mine Powerhouse. Blacktown FestivalBook Launch - The State of the States 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. Book Launch: "Worst of Woomera" by David McKay- 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 Boquets for Bosses- 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. Boral Ethical Shareholders Launch/Demonstration- 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. Bread & Roses: A Ken Loach Film- Bread & Roses is a story about the most marginalised of LA communities daring to take on their corporate bosses against all odds. Breakfast briefing: Fixed Term Contracts or Ongoing Employment- 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. Building & Construction Industry Combined Delegates ConferenceBurma Fundraiser- Live Burmese Music, BBQ and Dancing Only $5 and all proceeds go to Burmese Refugee Children Butts Out Pty Ltd - Community Announcement- Butts Out Pty Ltd will be screening its community announcement, in the Ground Floor Training Room of the Labor Council Building. CAMPAIGN FOR A FAIRER AUSTRALIA- Come and launch the Campaign for a fairer Australia CANCELLED - Vigil in Support of Amina Lawal- Cancelled - until further notice CHRISTMAS PICNIC- For locked out P & H Minepro Workers CPSU Members in DIR WalkOut- CPSU members in the Department of Employment & Workplace Relations are taking Industrial Action and walking out for 30 minutes. CRUNCH TIME: Australia's policy future- 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. Call Centre Delegates Summit - Sydney- 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. Capital in Crisis: Implications for Labour and Society.- A conference examining the regional, national and international transformations of capitalism and capitalist societies, particularly in light of the Global Financial Crisis. Citizenship & Multiculturalism in the 21st Century- Australian Red Cross is hosting a seminar feating Mr Stepan Kerkyasharian, Chairperson of the Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW Class Struggle in Brazil: Public Meeting- Hear Kjeld Jacobson, International Officer with the Brazilian Central Union Congress speak about the class struggle in Brazil. CofFEE 2003 National Conference on Unemployment- The Centre of Full Employment and Equity at the University of Newcastle has organised the fifth annual Full Employment Conference Commemorate 100 years of Votes for Women- 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. Community Campaign – CCTV Centres- Less Eyes = Less Safety Concert for Joel & Better SafetyConference - Retirement Incomes- 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. Conference on Employment Entitlements- Conference on Employment Entitlements: History, Diversity, Access and Protection Conference on Retirement Income and Upcoming Challenges- 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: Human Rights & Global Challenges- Hosted by the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University Registration Details: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/index.html Cost of Living Pressures on Older AustraliansDalai Lama Youth Forum- 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 Dayson Strike Community Picket- Dayson workers are fighting for the right to be union. Picket is now in week seven. Debate: "WorkChoices: Better For All Australians"- 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. Delta Members - 19 Day Month Mass Meeting- Mass meeting to vote on a motion regarding the 19 day month. Delta Members - 19 Day Month Mass Meetings- Mass meeting to vote on a motion regarding the push from management for the 19 day month Delta Members - 19 day Month Mass Meetings- Mass meeting to vote on a motion for the 19 day month. Dinner with Julia Gillard, Labor Spokesperson on Health- Dinner with Julia Gillard, Labor Spokesperson on Health, Friday 17 October 2003 at Henry Lawson Club, Henry Lawson Avenue, Werrington County. Disobedience and The Right to Dissent- Civil Disobedience and the Right to Dissent Donate to APHEDA Union Aid Abroad Tsunami Appeal- 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). East Timor Independence Day Celebration- 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) East Timor Trade Union Speaker - Zita Da Costa- Zita Da Costa, head of the East Timor Union Movement will be speaking at a meeting of unions this Monday, 25 August 2003. Economics for Ordinary Folk- 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? Education Activism & Organising- Centre for Popular Education's proposed 2004-2005 program Education, Activism and Organising. Employment Information Day in Auburn- Labor Council will be having a Union Stall at the Employment Information Day at Auburn. FSU Rally - ANZ AGM- 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. Fabian Society Forum- 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 Fairwear Action- Solidarity action with workers in Sri Lanka who were dismissed as a result of collective action. RSVP to 0403 128 013 Family Impact Statement release- Family Impact Statement - On ‘WorkChoices’ – the proposed new Industrial Relations Regime by Dr Don Edgar February Catskills Courses- Skill up with Catalyst the people friendly webactivists. Film Screening- Film Screening Film Screening - Michael Moore's "Roger & Me"- Film Sreening - Michael Moore's "Roger & Me". Final Labor Council Meeting for 2001- The final Labor Council Meeting for 2001 will be held this Thursday. Final Labor Council for 2002- With special Guest Speaker, NSW Police Minister and former Labor Council Secretary, The Hon Michael Costa MLC For more information contact 9264-1691 Final Labor Council meeting for the year 2003- Thursday, 4th December will be the final Labor Council meeting for 2003. Financing The State Of The Nation - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Debt?- Financing The State Of the Nation - Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Debt? First Labor Council of 2002- Labor Council will reconvene on Thursday 7 February 2001 at 6.00pm. Formal Farewell in memory of Brian Miller- 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 Forum On Higher Education Issues- 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. Forum: "Australia's Place in the new Century"- 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. Forum: Labour Hire Companies: The Industrial Wild West- 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 Forum: Work/Life Collision- 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) Free Burma - Live Burmese Music- Contact Phil Davey for further details 0414 867 188. Featuring Stereopath & DJ's from Macquarie University Free Lecture by Author of "Borderline" Peter Mares- 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. Free Trade with China?- 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. Free WorkCover Seminars – Coping with Change- 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 Free information session - PLAY NOW/ACT NOW getting smashed- Free information session - PLAY NOW/ACT NOW getting smashed Free to be Australian rally- 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. Friends of the ABC Concert & Picnic in the Park- 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. Fundraiser Trivia Night- 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. GATS - the new MAI? Are we trading away Public Services?- 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. GATS Community Forum- GATS Community Forum GATS Forum- GATS Forum GENEVA DEBRIEF- 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. Getting the Message Out NESB Workers & Unions- The Labor Council of New South Wales is launching a series of pamphlets targeting Non-English Speaking Workers in New South Wales. Greenhouse/Climate Change- 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. Growth Fetish- Clive Hamilton talks on his new book "Growth Fetish" HORNSBY TRIVIA NIGHT- Susan White, Labor Candidate for Hornsby, invites you to put your knowledge to the test at: Hornsby's Trivia Night HTUP Robert Reich Dinner- For invitation and registration form see Circular C584/04 at:- http://council.labor.net.au/circulars/private/0584_04.html Help save the Mature Workers Program- Demonstrate against the State Government's closure of programs for the mature unemployed and skilled migrants Home Blitz Forum- 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 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MARCH - SATURDAY 9TH MARCH- 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. IT Workers Alliance Public Forum- 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. Independence Rally for Western Sahara- Support the struggle of Western Sahara refugees for independence. Contact Jamie Parker 0407-869-249 or Stephanie Brennan on 9569-7760. Indonesia Update- Indonesia Update Industrial Manslaughter Forum- 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. Industrial Relations Policy: Ideas to Strengthen Your Rights at Work- Ideas from research by Chris Briggs on alternative industrial relations systems. Industrial Relations, The Rudd Government and the ABCC- Industrial Relations, The Rudd Government and the ABCC A meeting of retired trade union members and their guests Guest Speakers: Senator Doug Cameron, Labor Senator Union Spokespeople All Interested persons are welcome to attend Inner West Labor for Refugees Rally- A community rally will be held to remember events surronding the tampa "crisis", so we need all the support we can get! Inner West Your Rights at Work Street March and Rally- International Day of Mourning- Unions NSW invites you to attend 'The International Day of Mourning Service'. International Day of Mourning- 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. International Metalworkers Federation Rally- Marching to Martin Place with International and Local Speakers International Women's Day- Women in Trade Unions International Womens Day March- Details to be advised International Women’s Day March and Rally- 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” Is Australia's Democracy Under Threat?- Is Australia's Democracy Under Threat? Join us to improve our democratic beliefs/understandings and where we stand at the moment. Is History Repeating Itself?- West Papua, Aceh and East Timor - Is History Repeating Itself? Jingle Bell Rock- Labor for Refugees & St Peters/Tempe ALP Present a Xmas Fundraiser June 28 National Day of Protest- Say NO to unfair work laws and take part in the June 28 National Day of Protest. Justice for Joel- 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 Katrina Ford Benefit Dinner- Benefit Dinner to support Katrina Ford a lawyer from the AMWU National Office who has become a paraplegic after a tragic accident in July. Kelly's Bush Anniversary Celebration- Sunday April 9 2006 is the 25th anniversary of the Union Green Bans saving of Kelly’s Bush in Hunters Hill, Sydney. Kim Beazley Addresses Workers- Opposition leader Kim Beazley will address meetings of workers around the nation to brief them on Labor's plans for Job Security. LABOR FOR REFUGEESLABOUR DAY TOAST- The CFMEU is holding a toast for Labor Day today. All are welcome to attend. Labor 4 Refugees - Campaign Sub-Group planning meeting- Planning Meeting to discuss potential rally for Refugees on Palm Sunday (March 24) Contact Amanda Tattersall on 0408 057 779 for information Labor Council 2002 Annual General Meeting- The Annual General Meeting of the Labor Council of New South Wales will take place on Thursday 14 February 2002 at 6.00 pm. Labor Council 2nd Annual Safety Delegates Conference- 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 Meeting- Labor Council Meeting. Mr. Carlos Olaya from the Columbian Food Workers Union will be the Guest Speaker. All inquiries, please telephone 9264-1691 Labor Council Weekly Meeting- Dr Husaini Hasan, Chairman of the Government Council of the Free Aceh Movement will address Council. All Delegates welcome. Labor Council Women in Trade Unions Dinner- Annual Trade Union Women's Dinner with Special Guest Speaker BERYL ASHE. MC: Sandra Moait, President, Labor Council of NSW Labor Council of NSW - Weekly Meeting- Weekly Meeting. Guest Speaker is Mr. Bill Downing, CEO of United Way Sydney, a local community organisation. Delegates Welcome. All inquiries to 9264-1691 Labor Council of NSW ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING- 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 Labor Council of NSW Meeting- Weekly Meeting. Guest Speaker to be advised. More information, contact Labor Council on 9264-1691. Labor Council of NSW Weekly Meeting- Meeting is opened to delegates and interested parties. Contact 9264-1691 for more details. Labor Council of NSW Weekly Meeting- Former Senator Bruce Childs will be the guest speaker. Contact 9264-1691 for further details. Labor Council of NSW weekly meeting- Guest speaker to be advised. For further details contact 9264-1691 Labor Day Dinner- Dinner in honour of Labor Day. To purchase a ticket, please contact Johnno Johnson on 9207-2037 Labor Day Mass- The Labor Day Mass all are welcome to attend! Labor Day Toast- A Labor Day toast will be held with speakers, entertainment and refreshments provided. Contact the CFMEU for more details. Labor Environment Action Network (LEAN) Launch Cocktail Party- 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. Labor Environment Activist Network forum- 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. Labor and Community Organising in Los Angeles- Kent Wong, the Center Director, will talk about the Center and its concentration on working with unions. Labor and Refugees to Lead or to Listen?- An off-the-record stoush over three rounds between ALP Member for Reid Laurie Ferguson and NSW Labor Council Secretary John Robertson. Labor for Refugees - Julian Burnside speaking at Teachers Federation Sam Lewis- 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. Labor for Refugees (NSW) Meeting- 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 for Refugees (NSW) Organising Meeting- 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. Labor for Refugees NSW Plenary Meeting- 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. Landmine Action Week- Raise the Australian community’s awareness of landmine issues, with a focus on humanitarian demining. Launch of IT Workers Alliance Website- NSW Information Technology Minister, Kim Yeadon, will launch the IT Workers Alliance Website. Launch of Labour Rights and Border Protection- Attempts at a Viable Life on the Temporary Protection Visa by Nigel Hoffmann Launch of NSW Working Women's Alliance- 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. Launch of The Best Olympics Ever!!!!- 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. Leave your human rights at the door- The new workplace laws introduced by the Howard Government are a serious attack not just on living standards, but also civil liberties. Leichhardt Flows into the Sea Tour- Leichhardt Flows into the Sea Tour Leichhardt Walk Against the War- Organised by the Leichhardt Stop the War Group MAKE JAMES HARDIE PAY- 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. MAY DAYMAY DAY RALLY AND TOAST- Assemble at Hyde Park North MAY DAY, MAY DAY -Songs of Solidarity- MayDay, MayDay - Songs of Solidarity C.D Launch all are welcome to this special concert. MUA Rally- 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. Macquarie FEC Fundraiser BBQ Dinner- Macquarie FEC Fundraiser BBQ Dinner, Saturday 11 October at 5.00pm Maliana Library Project Benefit Nite- All are welcome to attend the Maliana Library Project Benefit Nite. Managing Fatigue 24/7 and Cutting Edge Return to Work Strategies- 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. Mardi Gras 2008Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday 2 March 2002- Join the union movement's float in this year's Mardi Gras Parade. Marrickville Community Peace Group Meeting- Weekly Inner-West anti-war meeting. Marrickville Community Peace Group meeting- Marrickville Community Peace Group Marrickville Community Peace Group meeting- 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. May Day 2002 March Wollongong- One world, one struggle WORKERS UNITE! May Day International Struggle for Peace & Worker's Rights- May Day International Struggle for Peace & Worker's Rights Rally & March May Day Lunch with Eric AaronsMay Day MarchMay Day March & RallyMay Day March and RallyMay Day ToastMay Day Toast 2002- MAY DAY TOAST 2002, FRIDAY MAY 3 May Day gig for East Timor Community Computer Project- 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. Media Activism and the Internet- 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. Medicare Rally- Guest Speakers Sen Steve Hutchins and John Della Bosca Meeting of Public Sector Departmental Amalgamations Joint Consultative Committee- A meeting of the Public Sector Departmental Amalgamations Joint Consultative Committee has been organised. Michael Costa Farewell- Farewell outgoing Labor Council Secretary Michael Costa at his last Labor Council Meeting. Morning Conference: New Challenges at Work- 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. Mugged: Poverty in Your Coffee Cup- Oxfam Community Aid Abroad will launch the second phase of its Make Trade Fair Campaign. NAIDOC Week Treaty Forum- 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. NO LABOR COUNCIL THIS THURSDAY- Labor Council this week is cancelled due to ACTU Congress. Next meeting is 28 August 2003. NSW Alliance of Retired Trade Unionists August Meeting- Legal and Financial Issues of Seniors and Pensioners NSW Alliance of Retired Trade Unionists June Meeting -- ABCC: The Anti Union Gestapo NSW Alliance of Retired Trade Unionists November Meeting- The NSW Alliance of Retired Trade Unionists are holding their November Meeting - "OHS in NSW: Is it under threat from harmonization?" NSW Labor Film Night- Film - “The Contender”. NSW Teachers Federation Rally to save Public Schools- 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 National Day of Action for Education- 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. National Headscarf Day- A National Day of Solidarity with Muslim Women, please support all are welcome!! National Sky Channel Venues - 15th November 2005Nominations Close for Organiser of the Year- 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. OHS Seminar - New Legislation and Electing Safety Reprentatives- 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. OUR UNIVERSITIES ARE NOT FOR SALE- No attacks on workers' rights No student fee increases Occupational Health & Safety training- Trade Union Training Australia Inc and Labor Council of NSW present a comprehensive program of Occupational Health & Safety training in Sydney for 2004. Open Source: Where Should Labor Stand- 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. Organising book Launch- 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. PALM SUNDAY- March and Rally for Peace PEACE VIGIL- No War on Iraq! No Australian involvement! PEACE VIGIL @ Sydney Town Hall Square. Come and support us! PLAY FAIR AT THE OLYMPICS- Oxfam/Community Aid Abroad will be holding the Sydney launch of its labour rights campaign. POLITICS IN THE PUB - PEACE CONCERT- POLITICS IN THE PUB - PEACE CONCERT PEACE IS UNION BUSINESS PSA Rally against service cuts and job losses- 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. Pacific National Enterprise Agreement – Union CaucusPacific Power Mass Meeting- To discuss VR and the redeployment package. Palm Sunday- Ecumenical service March and Rally Palm Sunday March - Compassion for Refugees, Peace and Justice- 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. Path to Full Employment Conference- 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. Pay Equity Forum- Half Day Forum - Labor Council in conjunction with Working Women's Centre Paying For Private Profit- Launch of a report on Public Private Partnerships (PPP's) Peace Vigil- No WAr on Iraq! No Australian involvement! Peace Vigil- 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. Philippines Human Rights Tour- Public Forum Picnic for Peace- Stop the War Group Play Now/Act Now Free Information Sessions- Play Now/Act Now Free Information Session Play Now/Act Now getting smashed- free information session - PLAY NOW/ACT NOW getting smashed Pluto Events - The Future of the Church in Australia- The Future of the Church in Australia Seminar Political Economy Alumni Society Launch- with Greg Combet, Eleanor Hall and Frank Stilwell Political Economy Conference- 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 Political Economy Conference- '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. Politics In the Pub- The Marketisation of Welfare and Community Services in the Global Economy Politics in the Pub- A Palestine Update: Latest from the Front Line Politics in the Pub - An evening with John Robertson- 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 . Politics in the Pub: Afghanistan - What's Happening Now- Guest Speaker is Zelmai Fazal, Chairman of the Afghan-Australia association of Victoria. More information can be found at http://www.politicsinthepub.org Politics in the Pub: Africa - the plunder of a continent- Guest Speakers Ken Davis, South African Programs, Union Aid Abroad; Gavin Kitching, Assoc Professor, Politics & International Relations, NSW Uni. Politics in the Pub: CRISIS IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - ANSETT, HIH, One.Tel- Hear Stephen Mayne, Publisher of http://www.crikey.com.au, discuss the crisis in Corporate Governance Politics in the Pub: Refugees - why humanitarian policy will work- 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. Politics in the Pub: Tertiary Education - the vandals strike again- Dr Carolyn Alport, President, National Tertiary Education Union; Gerard Noonan, Education Editor, Sydney Morning Herald. Power Industry Delegates Meeting- 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. Privatising Democracy? Government and Crisis of Consent- 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. Protest Rally about the US Free Trade Agreement- 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. Pub Night- Pub Night Pub Trivia-Young Unionists Movement- Pub Trivia - Young Unionists Movement will be held with special guest MC and also a gold coin donation to the picket of the day. Public Education in NSW: The Way Forward- Professor Tony Vinson and President of the NSW Teachers' Federation will be speaking about the Public Education System in NSW and The Way Forward Public Forum on Anti-Terrorism Legislation- 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". Public Forum on Child Care Affordability and Accessibility- Hear Federal Labor's plans to tackle the National child care crisis. Public Forum on Schizophrenia- The forum will hear about the latest research, and its implications for services for those with schizophrenia and their families Public Meeting on Western Sahara- 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 Public Meeting: Fair Trade to coincide with WTO Meeting- 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. Public Meeting: Sydney's Toxic Waste Problems- 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. Public lectures on the Global Financial Crisis - 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. RAC Forum-Former Diplomat Tony Kevin on the SIEV-X tragedy- 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. Radio Documentary on 1973 Ford Strike- Hear the story of the predominantly migrant auto workers fighting for better pay and conditions who revolted against their bosses. Rally - Abuses of Workers' Rights in South Korea- This rally is part of an International Day of Action in support of Korean Workers. Rally at Senate Hearing on GATS and USFTA- 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 Building Workers- Can you afford a wage cut? Rally for Medicare- 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. Rally for Saharawi National Day- Express to the UN and the Australian Government that 29 years of exile. Rally for Truth- 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. Rally in Support of Ansett Workers- Rally in support of Ansett workers whose jobs and entitlements are under threat. Rally in Support of Ansett and Related Workers- 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. Rally in Support of Sydney Hilton Workers- 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. Rally organised against Ruddock's visit to UNSW- Series of student groups and RAC will hold a rally to protest the visit of Ruddock to their campus. Rally regarding Funding for Community Services- The rally is being held to call on the Federal Government to pay their share in next weeks budget. Reconciliation 2000 - Where is it at?- 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. Reconstructing East Timor- A one day conference on Australian initiatives in East Timor. Refugee Freedom Bus Filming Screening: Waking Up The Nation- Fundraiser Film screening for the Refugee Bus. Refugee Rights Rally- Free the Bakhtiari Family! Let them Stay! March to John Howard's Office. Reinventing the Corporation through Participatory Ownership- Presented by AHRI, the Labour-Management Studies Foundation, Macquarie University and the Australian Employee Ownership Association. Rekindling the Flames of Discontent- 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. Remembering Vinegar Hill, 1804- Presented by the Sydney Branch of the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History with the Labour History Group, University of Sydney. Reminder - Rally on 15 June 2010 to Support Ark Tribe and CFMEURestoring Rights at Work: Lessons from the UK- A Catalyst Industrial Relations Forum with Keith Ewing, John Logan, Ron McCallum and Jeff Lawrence Rethinking IR Policy- 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. Retired Trade Union Members - The Health Debate in Australia- The Health Debate in Australia Guest Speakers: Dr Con Costa, GP Susan Taylor All Interested persons are welcome to attend Rockin For Rights- 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. SKY CHANNEL BROADCAST- Australia's Largest Ever Workers Meeting SKYCHANNEL DELEGATES BROADCAST- State wide delegates meetings to be held this friday full details in link below. SPECIAL SOUVENIR EDITION CELEBRATION- Workers Online hits edition number 200 next issue, and we are producing a special souvenir hard copy edition to mark the milestone STRATEGIC CHOICE FOR LABOR UNION LEADERS- Featuring Professor David Weil, Lecturer, Harvard Trade Union Program. Click here to view the flyer STRIKE - To Save Our Jobs - NOTICE TO ALL CLEANERS- Notice to all cleaners - It's time to stop work to save our jobs. STRUGGLES, SCABS + SCHOONERS- Now in its 3rd year in Sydney, after big nights in Adelaide and Brisbane in the past 6 months. Safety Delegates Conference- 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 Safety Mass Rally- Building and Construction Unions are calling for safety to be investigated in the industry and for compliance measures to be put into place Safety Reps Conference On For 2004- The third annual UnionSafe NSW Safety Delegates Conference has been set down for the 29th of October at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre. Sahara Art Caravan and Film: It's a long way to Tifariti- Film night and opening of Sahara Art Caravan Save Medicare Forum- 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 Saving Medicare: BE INFORMED BUT NOT DISARMED- 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 Screening of IN THIS WORLD- 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. Sea of Hands 6th Anniversary- ANTAR, Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation, are having a 6th Anniversary event to celebrate. All are most welcome to attend. Seminar - Building Union Communities- 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. Seminar: Building Union Cities - US Style- 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 Seminar: The Politics of Hope- 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 September 11: One Year After- The latest from Pluto Institute including a series of September 11 forums, with a number of guest speakers. Show Mercy- 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. Show of Support for CFMEU- 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. Soup Kitchen - Come One Come All- The INNER WEST YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK COMMITTEE is holding an ANTI WORKCHOICES FUNDRAISER Special Address: Tahmeena Faryal- Tahmeena Faryal, representing the Revolutionary Association of Women from Afghanistan will address interested parties at the Trades Hall Auditorium. Special Forum - What Future for Iraq- The Warren Branch invites ALP members and activists to a special forum on the future of Iraq. Stand Up for your Community Rally- Save the Settlement! Stand up for your Community Rally! Storm Brewing!Support Striking Morris McMahon Workers- 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 Surveillance Beyond Privacy- A public forum desigened at critically discussing surveillance and social control in our society. Sydney World Refugee Week Rally- Guest Speakers include Patrick Lee (Independent Education Union) and Nooria Wazifadost (Afghan Refugee) TAFE Fees and Funding – 24 Hour Strike- Protest against increases in TAFE student fees in 2004 TAFE STUDENT NETWORK STOP FEES NOW- 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. TAFE demonstration- For more information,contact Linda Simon, TAFE Teachers Association, linda@nswtf.org.au or Amanda Tattersall, 9264-1691 THINGS FALL APART- 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. Tampa Day- 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. Tertiary Education- The Tertiary Education Alliance invites you to a public forum on Tertiary Education. Test eventThe 'LAST WEEKEND'- The federal government’s changes to work laws put a lot of things at risk - awards, decent wages – even your weekend. The 'New' Corporations Law- The Howard government's industrial relations laws are unfair, but a majority in the High Court has now found that they are Constitutional. The Blue Mountains Community Walk for Peace- 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!' The Buck Stops Here: Controlling Executive Pay Forum- Dr John Shields, Senior Lecturer of Work & Organisational Studies at Sydney University will present research on the issue of Executive Pay. The Decline of US Power and the Implications for the Asia Pacific Region- Professor Walden Bello, long time global justice campaigner, presents the inaugual E.L. "Ted" Wheelwright Memorial Lecture on the Decline of US Power The Eight Hour Day: Then and Now- 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. The Fair Work Act: Promises, Potential, Protections and Pitfalls- 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. The Financial Crisis and Climate Change- A meeting of Retired Union members and their guests are invited to a meeting on The Financial Crisis and Climate Changes. The Future of Sydney: The Coming Crisis in Housing, Water, Energy, Health, Trans- 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! The Launch of "Creating a Super Union, CFMEU"- The CFMEU Construction and General Division Invites you to attend the launch of:
"Creating a Super Union, CFMEU" by Tom McDonald
The Politics of Fear or The Politics of Hope- Guest speakers will be; Bishop Pat Power, Canberra Diocese, and Ghassan Hage Associate Professor of Anthropology University of Sydney. The Safety Show and The Safety Conference.- Sponsored by WorkCover and hosted by the Safety Institute of Australia The State of the Public Sector- 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. The Toolies- 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.... The US War on Iraq - Can Australia Think for Itself?- The US War on Iraq - Can Australia Think for Itself? Voice your opinion! The economic challenges facing a Rudd Labor government- 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. Trade Union Futures- This will be an important discussion and opportunity for reflection about the direction of the union movement … please forward to other unionists. Trade Unions and Cooperatives in Europe- Trade Unions and Cooperatives in Europe: A Social Dialogue" on social enterprise, employee ownership and cooperative development in Europe. Trading Australia Away?- Anthony Albanese MP Labor Member for Grayndler & ALP Presents Training Workshop - Productrive Diversity & Unions- On Tuesday, 23rd April, Labor Council is providing training in working with culturally diverse communities. Transport Workers Union is holding a Rally- For more information please contact TWU on 9912-0700. True Stories: Diverted to Delhi- 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. UNDER THE GUMS- Celebrate Australian Television and join in the fight to protect it from the Free Trade Agreement with the US UNION AID ABROAD - APHEDA 2003 RAFFLE- 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. USU Rally against forced amalgamations into mega councils- Convene at Hyde Park North at 11am then proceeding to Parliament House at 12 noon. UTOPIA LIMITED, INHABITING SYDNEY: Exhibition- Opened by: Katrina Schlunke, Transforming Cultures Research Centre, UTS, and co-editor Cultural Studies Review ARTISTS: Fiona MacDonald, Sue Pedley, Phaptawan Suwannakudt, Deborah Vaughan Understanding Islam- Understanding Islam with guest speakers Maha Abdo and Keysar Trad. Union Aid Abroad - Tas Bull Memorial Dinner- 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 Union Seminar- 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. Union Seminar presented by the Newcastle Trades Hall Council- 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. Unions After WorkChoices: Lessons from past and present union practice- 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. Unions NSW AGM- Unions NSW Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday 18th February 2010 at 6pm. Unions NSW Annual General MeetingUnmasking the Economics Profession- The Challenge of Political Economy to the Economics "Profession" STEVE KEEN and EVAN JONES in conversation with FRANK STILWELL Virgin Mobile Barbeque- The ASU Clerical and Administration Branch is holding a BBQ for everyone to attend and enjoy the social gathering. Visit by Malaysian Human Rights Activist- 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 WHEN WORKERS UNITE - FOUNDATIONS OF TOMORROW- An exhibition of banners, badges and posters produced by trade unions WHY THE STATE IR SYSTEMS MATTER- 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. WORKING TO LIVE: HISTORIES OF THE 8 HOUR DAY & WORKING LIFE- 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 Wages Outlook Conference- 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 Walk Against The War - hyde park north- Walk Against The War - Hyde Park North Walk Against the War- No War on Iraq! No Australian involvement! Welfare For The Rich. How Do We Stop The Upwards Redistribution?- Welfare For The Rich. How Do We Stop The Upwards Redistribution? What is Going On in East Timor?- What Happened, Why, Where to Next? When Workers Unite- 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 When Workers Unite: SCLC 75th Anniversary Event- Neale Towart, Librarian of Labor Council of NSW will speak about the objects featured in the exhibition, When Workers Unite. Why Budget Surpluses destroy private wealth- 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 Wobbly Radio Launch- 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. Women Work and Family in the US and Australia: Pathways and Possibilities- Changing demands at work, extended work hours and the rise of dual-earner couples are all contributing factors to work-life tension. Women in Black Against War Silent Vigil Goes Weekly- WIB is going to make their monthly silent vigil a weekly one, in recognition of the current situation. Women, Work and Family - the Gender Agenda in Industrial Relations- 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 Women’s Rights at Work- 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. Work Life Collision- 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. Work and Family - Achieving Balance in Organisations- 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. Work, Industrial Relations and Popular Culture Conference- 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. WorkChoices Debate- Tony Maher (CFMEU) and Gerard Boyce (AMMA) will be debating on what they really think about Work Choices. WorkChoices: "Enterprise Workers" and Trade Practices Law- 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. Workers Comp Campaign - Leafleting Railway Stations 20/11/01- Leafleting of various railway stations - Sydney Metropolitan Area and South Coast Workers Compensation Rally- Abstract blah blah blah Workers Compensation Train the Trainer Course- 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. Working Communities in a Global Economy: an Evening with Robert Reich- 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) Working Students Union Network- 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. Working Time Today - threats and opportunities for business, family & community- 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. Workplace Harmony Conference- A conference for union officials and activists Workplace Safety Rally- Rally by indigenous workers Workshop- Workshop - Industrial Relations & Unionism Workshop - "Dealing with problems in my workplace" run by ACTU- Workshop - "Dealing with problems in my workplace" run by ACTU Workshop - "Girlpower @ work"- Workshop - "Girlpower @ Work" World Refugee Day- 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 World Refugee Day March- 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 Rally- A rally to mark World Refugee Day. Young People's Conference To Plan A Sustainable Future- Young People's Conference To Plan A Sustainable Future Young Union Movement Film Night: "Out of Darkness"- 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. Young Union Officials Network- To discuss ACTU Youth Sub-Committee Young Unionist Movement - TRIVIA NIGHT- YUM - Trivia Night @ Trades Hall Pub Your Rights at Work 'On The Road' 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. Your Rights at Work 'Worth Riding For'- 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. fgsfgfgfgfgpeace vigil- 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. test- this is an abstract testing expiry function- test
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