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Egypt uprising solidarity protest Melbourne 4 Feb 2011

Submitted by takver on Sat, 05/02/2011 - 12:35am

Estimates of up to two million pro democracy protesters gathering in Tahrir Square in Cairo Egypt in a "Day of Departure" protest demanding Hosni Mubarak step down from office immediately. Millions more gathered in cities and towns around Egypt. In Melbourne, a smaller number, about 500 people, gathered outside the State Library where protesters heard from a number of speakers including Kevin Bracken, President of the Victorian Trades Hall Council, Greens MP Colleen Hartland, and speakers from the muslim and egyptian communities.

Photos: Takver | Youtube video: Departure Day protest in Melbourne

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Wharfies strike over conditions at Patrick Stevedores

Submitted by takver on Mon, 27/12/2010 - 5:17pm

Maritime Union of Australia members in Patrick Stevedoring facilities at Fremantle, Albany, Melbourne's Webb Dock, and Geelong have voted overwhelmingly to take protected action after a secret ballot conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission.

Wharfies in Fremantle took industrial action on the 27th December, with workers in Albany to follow on December 30. Webb Dock and Geelong have not yet provided notice when they are taking action.

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French students mobilize: "Sarkozy, you're screwed, the youth are in the streets!"

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 28/10/2010 - 10:13pm

From our correspondent in Paris -- http://www.internationalist.org/

Something New – High School and College Students Protest the Pension “Reform” – Why?

French Students Mobilize: “Sarkozy, You’re Screwed, The Youth Are In the Streets!”

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People before profit! Don't make Asia Pacific a sweatshop hell! -- Our strong call to ABAC meeting

Submitted by ydwong on Mon, 17/05/2010 - 10:05pm

NAFITU and YFOTU Press Release for Approaching ABAC Action on 517

People Before Profit！ Don’t Make Asia Pacific A Sweatshop Hell! --Our Strong Call to ABAC Meeting

Time: 12:30, May 17, 2010 (Monday)

Venue: Taipei International Convention Center (No.1, Sec. 5, Hsin-YiRoad, Taipei)

International Contact Persons: Weili Chu (General Secretary, NAFITU): +886-981238732, Lennon Ying-Dah Wong (International Coordinator, YFOTU): +886-933908994

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Australians form 'human lifesaving rings' for refugees

Submitted by takver on Mon, 10/05/2010 - 11:10am

Over the weekend Australian refugee supporters attended 'Human Lifesaving ring' events in cities around Australia to send a clear message to politicians: asylum seekers should not be used as political pawns. The events were organised by Amnesty International, Get Up, Refugee and asylum seeker support groups, union and church groups.

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Shocked by YFO workers twice a day, HTC still doesn't mind the labor condition of Its supplier

Submitted by ydwong on Thu, 08/04/2010 - 6:08pm

HTC has been shocked and embarrassed for twice one April 2 by the workers in Young Fast Optoelectronics (YFO), one of its touch panel suppliers who violates the labor laws, exploits the workers and attacks the union.

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Union calls for 40% emissions reduction target and abandonment of CPRS

Submitted by takver on Mon, 07/12/2009 - 2:41am

The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) which covers many of the researchers and academics who work in science, economic modelling and related fields, has called upon the Federal Labor Government and opposition parties to abandon the proposed Emissions Trading System, the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) legislation and instead develop a national pollution reduction strategy that does not primarily rely on market mechanisms.

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