Chris is a labour law researcher, specialising in China and the right to strike. He spent 27 years in the SA union movement. Chris now lives in Canberra. More →
More super, more infrastructure and a fairer tax system are big wins for working Australians: unions A lift in the Superannuation Guarantee to 12% and a new government contribution to low-paid workers’ superannuation accounts are big wins for working Australians, says the ACTU. Together, these new measures will deliver an extra $108,000 in retirement for [...]
Visit the ANF’s site to join in support for nurses in aged care and their campaign Because we care. http://www.becausewecare.org.au/
There are two new articles posted on the Save Our Schools website about the bias in like school comparisons on the My School website. One article is a response to the claims of Professor Barry McGaw, Chairman of ACARA, that the SOS criticisms are incorrect. It shows that the available evidence supports the SOS case. [...]
The Australian Government has announced a most unjust blanket suspension on processing new asylum claims by Afghan and Sri Lankan nationals. Over 90 per cent of asylum seekers who arrive here by boat are found to have genuine claims for protection. The situation remains desperate for many people in Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Activists, journalists, [...]
ABORIGINAL LAW AND CULTURE MOVEMENT An historic nationwide gathering of Aboriginal Peoples and supporters has been finalised for 6-9 July 2010 at the Alice Springs showgrounds The planned Alice Springs convergence supported by Aboriginal Peoples and Non Aboriginal Peoples from across Australia is calling on the Rudd Federal Labor Government to bring an immediate end [...]
The US-Russia nuclear pact is a major step — but experts are pleading with governments that disarmament is the only way to prevent a nuclear nightmare. President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia signed a new treaty on nuclear arms control. It’s a crucial step, and at just the right time. Next week could see [...]
For those who want info to convince citizens to campaign against the right-wing Abbott go to http://www.abbottfacts.com.au
Wharves 7 April stop nationwide for waterside workers to remember tragic death of a mate – call for urgent safety action by the MUA. Read here of more MUA action http://www.mua.org.au/
Kim Sattler Unions ACT Secretary is presenting her experiences of APHEDA Palestine. In Canberra, at Unions ACT – corner Flemington Rd and Lysght St Mitchell – on wednesday 21st April 6pm. Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA study tour to the Middle East Report by Peter Jennings. ABC news http://www.abc.net.au/rn/breakfast/stories/2010/2845497.htm Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA, the overseas humanitarian aid agency [...]
