Who the hell was Clarrie O’Shea?
Find out what he and other unionists did in May 1969, and
Why it is important for us all today
May 1969
Six days of nation-wide mass protests and industrial action by millions of workers and supporters defeat the anti-worker laws and free Union Secretary, Clarrie O’Shea, from goal on 21st May.
How did they do it? What can we learn from this struggle. Visual display of the 1969 fight against the anti-worker, anti-union penal laws.
May 2009
Fight against WorkChoices, ABCC, the West Gate Bridge dispute, and more.
“A battle won, but the fight goes on”
Thursday 21 May 7.00pm Trades Hall Bar corner Lygon & Victoria streets, North Carlton
Speakers: Ralph Edwards, President CFMEU Victorian Construction.
Chris White, Researcher and former Secretary, United Trades & Labor Council, South Australia;
John Rutherford, former Victorian and National Secretary, Plumbers & Gas Fitters Union;
Rank and file workers and others
Songs of struggle by Billy Bragg, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, The Night Watchman, and others.
• Entry by Donation
• Drinks at bar prices
Organised by Spirit of Eureka Committee (Melbourne) www.spiritofeureka.org
Contacts: 0417 456 001 or 0400 986 745
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