Communities, unions and churches creating a fairer future


7 June - Melbourne Town Hall
6.30pm for 7.00pm-9.00pm (close 10pm)

A range of informative speakers discuss:

• The new workplace and welfare laws
• The moral dimension - impacts on the most vulnerable
• Building solidarity in the community.

MC - Father Bob Maguire

1. Introductions
- Maureen Postma, General Secretary of the Victorian Council of Churches
- Perspective from a community services worker (speaker TBC)

2. The moral dimension - justice for workers
Father Bruce Duncan, Redemptorist Priest

3. "WorkChoices", working people (+ Victorian situation)
- Chris Walton, Assistant Secretary, Australian Council of Trade Unions
- Brian Boyd, Secretary, Victorian Trades Hall Council

4. WorkChoices and 'Welfare to Work'
- Sally James, General Manager Community Development, Melbourne City Mission

5. Church, communities and unions working together (the FairWear Campaign)
- Rev. David Pargeter, Executive Director Uniting Church Commission for
Mission

6. Creating a hopeful future
- Rev. Canon Ray Cleary, Chief Executive Officer, Anglicare Victoria

Union Solidarity will facilitate general discussion after the speakers conclude. Community representatives will be available to discuss your involvement after the meeting.

Endorsements so far: Union Solidarity, Victorian Council of Churches, Victorian Trades Hall Council, FairWear Campaign, Textile Clothing & Footwear Union of Australia, Justice and International Mission Unit of the Uniting Church in Australia(Vic/Tas), Melbourne City Mission, Australian Services Union, Australian Education Union, United Fire fighters Union, Plumbing Trades Employees Union of Australia, Electrical Trade Union, Construction Forestry Mining & Energy Union, Maritime Union of Australia, Victorian Council of Social Services, Federation of Community Legal Centres, Emily's List.

more info: Dave 0412 484 094