In mid April, leader of the Labor Party, Kevin Rudd gave a speech to the National Press Club. In the speech he outlined several parts of his IR policy which he will implement if he is elected to power later this year. Rudd explained that contrary to previous statements he would not be tearing up Work Choices, instead he will be tinkering at the edges of the legislation whilst retaining significant parts of it.
Celebrate May Day with UNITE. Attend the 2007 May Day march.
Assemble 1pm Sunday May 6th at Trades Hall, corner of Victoria and Russell Streets Carlton.
May Day is a day when we celebrate internationalism and working class struggle throughout the world. UNITE would like to send May Day greetings to workers and young people across the globe especially to those who stand with us in the fight to organise the areas of fast food and retail.
Read the article below - May Day a brief history, originally published by the Melbourne May Day Committee.
UNITE calls on all members and supporters to attend the Union & Community family day. The event has been organised by the Victorian Trades Hall Council as part of the campaign to get rid of Howard and his anti worker IR laws.
Come along to the Myer Music Bowl on Sunday 22 April 12 noon - 4pm for a picnic with music, comedy, speeches and more.
Over 300 people attended a demonstration to launch UNITE’s Boost Our Pay campaign on Friday March 30. The demonstration was held on the busy Swanston Street in Melbourne outside the main strip of fast food restaurants.
By UNITE reporters, Melbourne