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Saturday, April 26, 2008

Boeing Dispute Enters Wed 23

Community Assembly
Wharf Road
Fishermens Bend
(Off Todd Rd - Melways E12)
Public Transport 235, 237 or 606 Bus
Download and print support leaflet | Boeing Workers Fundraising Concert | Support Poster

Wed 23 April:
Quick Update
  • BBQ at Community Assembly Thurs 24 April 12noon
  • Boeing's legal deadline for return to work passes
  • Boeing starting to move?
  • Solidarity concert for workers.
BBQ
A BBQ for the Boeing Workers and supporters will be held tomorrow Thurs 24 April at 12noon on the assembly on Wharf Rd. Please come along and show your support, donations welcome.

Some movement by Boeing?
Boeing rejected the Sat April 19 "Proposed Settlement Agreement" by stating that they would not negotiate while the strike continues and continuing to insist they would pursue legal action. Today Boeing management held discussions with delegates and proposed a settlement. The details of the settlement will be examined carefully and discussed at the workers mass meeting tomorrow.

Solidarity Concert for Boeing workers.
A concert is being organised to support the Boeing workers.
  • 11am Sunday May 3 at the Wharf Road Community Assembly
Background:
The dispute started on Monday April 7 when Boeing sacked a worker and suspended another without going through the agreed dispute settlement procedure. Boeing then started legal moves which now see the workers potentially faces fines under the existing Workchoices legislation. more background

How can I support the strike?
More info: Boeing Support Leaflet | Boeing Archive

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