Melbourne Indymedia

Campaign Against Phonetec Continues

Melbourne Indymedia — 2007-02-18T02:14:29

A series of community events continues to take place as unionists campaign against the unfair dismissal of a worker from Phonetec in Nunawading. The dispute began just prior to Christmas when a CEPU member was sacked from her position. The following days will see a series of actions including a rally, leafleting and a community assembly. [More]

[Friday Rally | Union Solidarity]

Workers Rally in Melbourne

Melbourne Indymedia — 2006-12-13T11:01:52

Close to 60,000 workers rallied at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today in a National Day of Action against the Federal Government�s Industrial Relations Laws. The rally heard of the impacts on workers of losing entitlements by being forced on to Australian Workplace agreements, before moving to Melbourne�s Federation Square. Similar rallies took place around Australia with some quarter of a million people estimated to have taken part. [Full Story | Second Report]

The "Fill the G" left a lot of questions, perhaps the most important being "where the bloody hell was everyone?"? asked Adam Maynard. Others ask why the union movement does not take the struggle up to Howard with a General Strike.

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Industrial Relations Rally to Gather

Melbourne Indymedia — 2006-11-28T23:23:27

Over 100,000 people are expected to pack the MCG on thursday 30 November when Trade union members and supporters rally against the Howard Government's Industrial Relations laws.

During November, forty eight workers in the La Trobe valley have been locked out for six weeks because they refuse to accept an agreement that cuts their pay and conditions; Ford has axed 640 jobs; the Howard Government has stripped occupational health and safety rights from workers; there has been solidarity with Feltex workers resisting AWAs; community resistance took place at Port Campbell Woodside Gas Plant construction site; and victories were had by the workers of Thompson's Roller Shutters and Heinemann Electric.

[Union Solidarity | VTHC - Fill the 'G']

Picketline Solidarity

Melbourne Indymedia — 2006-10-18T00:46:26

"46 employees of the Mulgrave company Heinemann Electric Pty Ltd, who have spent the past 7 weeks protesting the company�s theft of a full week�s wages, have yesterday returned to work. While celebrating the victory, workers remain cautious while OH&S matters remain neglected, including the unprecedented PIN for bullying�" said Cheryl Cemeljic in her latest report. [Workplace Features]

Picketing Heinemann

Melbourne Indymedia — 2006-10-18T00:43:48

"The striking workers of Heinemann Electric Pty Ltd, located in Mulgrave, Victoria, valiantly begin their 6th week on the grass. Spirits remain high, friendships continue to strengthen, and resistance is strong. This week has seen the arrival of Mr Helmuth Fischer, the managing director of Heinemann�s parent company CBI in South Africa. While contact has again been made with workers, negotiations continue to sit in a puddle." said Cheryl Cemeljic in a report from the picket line. [Read More]

Recent posts:
Mass Exodus From Heinemann Electric Sparks Concerns | Heinemann's "negotiating" style
Heinemann Enters Fourth Week | Third Week | Union Solidarity

Lock-out in the La Trobe Valley

Melbourne Indymedia — 2006-10-06T09:38:51

Mechanical Engineering Services have locked out 48 workers for a period of 3 months from the Yallourn Workshop in the Latrobe Valley. According to Gippsland Trades & Labour Council, the company has used Howard�s Treacherous IR laws against these workers and is refusing to negotiate on a new enterprise agreement. [read more]

The Gippsland TLC conducted an All Unions� Shop Stewards and Delegates Meeting on Friday 29 September 2006, with the meeting voting to support the next National Day of Protest against the Howard Government's Industrial Relations Laws to be held on November 30th.

Gippsland Trades & Labour Council | Donations (PDF)