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Union Solidarity aims to build a mass based united front campaign on the ground to defeat the repressive IR laws. Union Solidarity is a wide network of affiliated community and welfare organisations and unions with the single aim of building a broad people’s movement to beat back attacks on workers, unions and communities.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Preston Motor Struggle Continues
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1551 Sydney Rd Campbellfield [Melways: F7, map 7] Another successful community assembly took place on Thurs morning (22 March) with workers from a range of unions attending. The action was mostly free of incident apart from one deliberate attempt to drive a truck through the picket. Luckily no one was injured and the driver after being "politely" asked to move on did so. Over 30 workers working in the spare parts/stores section of Preston Motors began a strike on Tuesday, 13 March, over the company’s continued refusal to negotiate a fair wage increase...more. Further action is being planned to respond to the situation at Preston Motors. Worrying is the legal threats against picketers taking part protected industrial action. The Preston Motors Group has a range of dealerships throughout Melbourne. Preston Motors Group Dealerships more info: NUW- Unionists lend a hand at Preston Motors Labels: Community Protest, Preston Motors |
Monday, March 19, 2007
Preston Motors Community Assembly
 8-11am22 March Preston Motors 1551 Sydney Rd [Melways: F7, map 7] Around 70 workers and members of the community assembled this morning (Mon 19 March) at Preston Motors in Campbellfield. The action spread over two hours and two gates stopped deliveries and supplies in support of striking NUW members. Over 30 workers working in the spare parts/stores section of Preston Motors began a strike on Tuesday, 13 March, over the company’s continued refusal to negotiate a fair wage increase.  The National Union of Workers (NUW) and its members have been attempting to conclude a new Union Collective Agreement after the previous Agreement expired in September last year. Preston Motors Dandenong & Geelong are also on strike.The picketline is an around-the-clock picket line. Please attend, to show support for these workers. more info: NUW press release | www.nuw.org.au | previous actions at Preston Motors Labels: Community Assemblies, Preston Motors |
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
International Women's Day
 Hundreds of women and men rallied in Melbourne to celebrate International Women's Day. With speakers such as Sharan Burrows and Julia Gillard, what women wouldn't be proud of our achievements. Jane Cliffton did a fine job as MC and fun was had by all. Many of the speakers outlined the negative effect that the IR laws have had on women.It should also be noted that men also came out and supported women in the celebrations of the day.  Labels: Community Protest |