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November 2008

September 2008

    *A call for an increased pension and protected super-annuation 18 September 2008 
    - Guest speakers: Dr John Falzon, St Vincent De Paul Society Mick Tubbs, President CFMEU Retired Members Association
    *Free Trade with China? 16 September 2008 
    - The rise of China as a global economic superpower presents significant opportunities and challenges for Australia. With negotiations of a bilateral Australia-China Free Trade Agreement well underway, both governments are facing intense domestic pressure to promote the interests of a multitude of groups.
    *The Decline of US Power and the Implications for the Asia Pacific Region 01 September 2008 
    - Professor Walden Bello, long time global justice campaigner, presents the inaugual E.L. "Ted" Wheelwright Memorial Lecture on the Decline of US Power

August 2008

April 2008

March 2008

    *Women’s Rights at Work 10 March 2008 
    - The training workshop is to identify key issues for building an agenda for women’s rights at work. The workshop will educate participants about issues facing women at work and help to identify a legislative and bargaining agenda to enhance women’s rights and representation at work.
    *Mardi Gras 2008 01 March 2008 

February 2008

    *The economic challenges facing a Rudd Labor government 20 February 2008 
    - The American economy is on the edge of an economic slowdown, recession is possible. Petrol prices are moving towards the threshold of US$100 dollars per barrel. The Rudd Government appears fatally committed to significant Australian tax cuts mid year while interest rates in Australia move ever upwards, inflation is moving, personal debt is skyrocketing. The NSW Fabian Society has invited three serious economic commentators to speak on the internal and external economic challenges facing a Rudd government.

May 2007

April 2007

    *Rockin For Rights 22 April 2007 
    - Come and rock for your rights at work. With many prominent Australian artists taking the stage, Sunday April 22nd is looking to be our biggest event yet.

March 2007

February 2007

December 2006

    *The 'New' Corporations Law 07 December 2006 
    - The Howard government's industrial relations laws are unfair, but a majority in the High Court has now found that they are Constitutional.

November 2006

    *'Work Choices game on: the next moves':The Workforce fifth annual conference 13 November 2006 
    - The 2006 two-day Workforce annual conference gives you a unique opportunity to hear what the major players are saying will come next in the post-Work Choices industrial arena.
    *The State of the Public Sector 08 November 2006 
    - The State of the States 2006, focusing on the State of the Public Sector The Evatt Foundation's 13th annual assessment of the performance of Australia's state governments against the triple-bottom line will be published on Wednesday 8 November 2006. The State of the States 2006 will be launched by Professor Frank Stilwell at an Evatt Sunset Seminar on The State of the Public Sector.
    *Leave your human rights at the door 01 November 2006 
    - The new workplace laws introduced by the Howard Government are a serious attack not just on living standards, but also civil liberties.

October 2006

    *Katrina Ford Benefit Dinner 27 October 2006 
    - Benefit Dinner to support Katrina Ford a lawyer from the AMWU National Office who has become a paraplegic after a tragic accident in July.
    *Debate: "WorkChoices: Better For All Australians" 05 October 2006 
    - A debate between Joe Hockey, MP, Minister for Human Services, Minister assisting the Minister for Industrial Relations and Bill Shorten, National Secretary, Australian Workers’ Union.

September 2006

    *Work, Industrial Relations and Popular Culture Conference 25 September 2006 
    - Work and Industry Futures QUT, and the Department of Industrial Relations Griffith University are convening a one-day conference that explores Work, Industrial Relations and Popular Culture.
    *Rekindling the Flames of Discontent 23 September 2006 
    - How the Labour and Folk Movements Work Together: a CONFERENCE / DINNER / CONCERT The Brisbane Labour History Association is holding a Conference/Dinner/Concert on Saturday 23 September. This event will explore the historical relationship between the labour movement and the folk movement in Australia with a particular emphasis on Queensland.
    *Women Work and Family in the US and Australia: Pathways and Possibilities 20 September 2006 
    - Changing demands at work, extended work hours and the rise of dual-earner couples are all contributing factors to work-life tension.
    *The Eight Hour Day: Then and Now 16 September 2006 
    - Professor Michael Quinlan of UNSW and Andrew Ferguson, State Secretary of the CFMEU, will discuss the struggle for ‘work/life balance’ 150 years ago and today.

August 2006

    *2006 Juanita Nielsen Memorial Lecture 14 August 2006 
    - Politics, Progress and Sedition - Did Juanita Nielsen die for something? Guest Speaker - Dr Jocelynne A. Scutt
    *Philippines Human Rights Tour 04 August 2006 
    - Public Forum
    *Rethinking IR Policy 03 August 2006 
    - Mark Hearn and Grant Michelson, the editors of Rethinking Work, (Cambridge University Press) argue that scraping WorkChoices presents Labor with an historic opportunity to construct a genuinely flexible and equitable federal IR system.

July 2006

June 2006

May 2006

April 2006

    *International Day of Mourning 28 April 2006 
    - Unions NSW invites you to attend 'The International Day of Mourning Service'.
    *Palm Sunday 09 April 2006 
    - Ecumenical service March and Rally
    *Kelly's Bush Anniversary Celebration 09 April 2006 
    - Sunday April 9 2006 is the 25th anniversary of the Union Green Bans saving of Kelly’s Bush in Hunters Hill, Sydney.
    *WorkChoices: "Enterprise Workers" and Trade Practices Law 07 April 2006 
    - A seminar and discussion with Joellen Riley. Work Choices' agenda is to treat industrial law as just another branch of commercial law. The promotion of the new "enterprise worker" brings new legal challenges.
    *WorkChoices Debate 05 April 2006 
    - Tony Maher (CFMEU) and Gerard Boyce (AMMA) will be debating on what they really think about Work Choices.

March 2006

November 2005

September 2005

August 2005

    *WHY THE STATE IR SYSTEMS MATTER 26 August 2005 
    - In response to the Howard government's proposed dismantling of the State industrial relations systems, the Business and Labour History Group at the University of Sydney is organisinga one-day symposium on the industrial, social and economic significance of the State systems since their foundation over a century ago. The symposium, entitled The State Systems of Industrial Relations: Past, Present and Future, is to be held on Friday 26 August at the Women's College, University of Sydney. Speakers include Justices Wright and Walton from the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW, as well as a number of academic researchers and labour lawyers.
    *The 'LAST WEEKEND' 07 August 2005 
    - The federal government’s changes to work laws put a lot of things at risk - awards, decent wages – even your weekend.

July 2005

June 2005

    *THINGS FALL APART 03 June 2005 
    - What is Work Doing To Families and Communities? This seminar brings together leading experts in the fields of ethics, family, work and social research to examine the effects of an increasing workload on society.

May 2005

April 2005

March 2005

February 2005

    *Donate to APHEDA Union Aid Abroad Tsunami Appeal 31 February 2005 
    - Australia's union movement has set up a special 'Union Aid Abroad' appeal to deliver aid to people affected by the tsunami disaster in south Asia and is urging more support from the public. Donations can be made to the Union Aid Abroad - Tsunami Appeal via the hotline - Ph 1800 888 674 (10am - 6pm).
    *Unions NSW Annual General Meeting 10 February 2005 

December 2004

October 2004

    *Safety Reps Conference On For 2004 29 October 2004 
    - The third annual UnionSafe NSW Safety Delegates Conference has been set down for the 29th of October at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre.
    *Book Launch - The State of the States 2004 26 October 2004 
    - Which of Australia's state governments is performing best according to the triple-bottom line? The Evatt Foundation will launch the nation's only annual assessment of the performance of Australia's state governments in economic, social and environmental policy at a function on Tuesday 26th October, 2004.

September 2004

August 2004

July 2004

    *Labor Council Meeting 01 July 2004 
    - John Menadue will be the guest speaker for the night.
    *Working Students Union Network 01 July 2004 
    - The Working Students Union Network is holding an event at Sydney University in conjunction with the National Education Conference of the National Union of Students.

June 2004

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April 2004

March 2004

February 2004

    *Rally for Saharawi National Day 27 February 2004 
    - Express to the UN and the Australian Government that 29 years of exile.
    *Labor Council Meeting 26 February 2004 
    - Guest Speaker for the night will be Mr Wayne Swan MP - Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services
    *ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 19 February 2004 
    - Credentials should be forwarded to the secretary, John Robertson.
    *Occupational Health & Safety training 01 February 2004 
    - Trade Union Training Australia Inc and Labor Council of NSW present a comprehensive program of Occupational Health & Safety training in Sydney for 2004.

January 2004

    *ALP National Conference Reception 27 January 2004 
    - Tickets are available for the ALP National Conference Reception hosted by Labor for Refugees
    *ALL THE WAY……. WITH FTA?? 24 January 2004 
    - Negotiations for the Australia - US Free Trade Agreement are nearing completion with the Australian Trade delegation now in Washington for final talks.

December 2003

November 2003

    *Politics in the Pub: Africa - the plunder of a continent 28 November 2003 
    - Guest Speakers Ken Davis, South African Programs, Union Aid Abroad; Gavin Kitching, Assoc Professor, Politics & International Relations, NSW Uni.
    *Trade Union Futures 27 November 2003 
    - This will be an important discussion and opportunity for reflection about the direction of the union movement … please forward to other unionists.
    *Concert for Joel & Better Safety 23 November 2003 
    *Work Life Collision 21 November 2003 
    - Guest Speakers: Dr Barbara Pocock, Assoc Professor, Department of Social Enquiry, University of Adelaide; Author The Work/Life Collision; Dr John Buchanan, Deputy Director, ACIRRT, co-author, Fragmented Futures: New Challenges in Working Life.
    *Australian Society for the Study of Labour History End of Year Dinner 21 November 2003 
    - The Sydney branch of the Labour Histoy Society is having their end of year dinner. RSVP to Julie Kimber, 9557 8097 or juliekimber@unsw.edu.au Cost $24 per head. BYO alcohol.
    *Women, Work and Family - the Gender Agenda in Industrial Relations 20 November 2003 
    - You are all invited to the following, free symposium: WORK AND ORGANISATIONAL STUDIES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM AS PART OF CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
    *TAFE STUDENT NETWORK STOP FEES NOW 19 November 2003 
    - The State Government is increasing TAFE Fees starting from next year. Some fees are going up 300%. TAFE Students will join unions, community organisations and concerned members of the public outside Parliament House.
    *Labor Environment Activist Network forum 18 November 2003 
    - Jeff Angel from the TEC, and Cathy Zoi, Chair of the NSW Sustainability Council and former environment advisor in the Clinton White House, will lead an informal discussion on greenhouse issues.
    *Trading Australia Away? 13 November 2003 
    - Anthony Albanese MP Labor Member for Grayndler & ALP Presents
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 13 November 2003 
    - Guest speaker will be Davide Whiteley of ACTU Member Connect
    *Paying For Private Profit 11 November 2003 
    - Launch of a report on Public Private Partnerships (PPP's)
    *NSW Labor Film Night 11 November 2003 
    - Film - “The Contender”.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 06 November 2003 
    - Guest speaker will be Stefan Muleller.
    *Saving Medicare: BE INFORMED BUT NOT DISARMED 02 November 2003 
    - Attend a Public Forum on Saving Medicare: Public Health & Private Practice in Macarthur & South West Sydney and Launch of Macarthur Branch of Save Medicare Alliance Admission by donation. Ample PARKING available

October 2003

    * “Louisa Lawson” Address 2003 - feminist, author, publisher, suffragette mother 31 October 2003 
    - Address delivered by Nicola Roxon MP - Shadow Minister for Population and Immigration, Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Status of Women.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 30 October 2003 
    - The Guest Speaker at this week's meeting will be Steve Wilson from the WCAC - more information, contact Alison Peters on 9264-1691.
    *Screening of IN THIS WORLD 29 October 2003 
    - Dendy Films, Oxfam and A Just Australia invite you to attend charity screenings in Melbourne and Sydney of Michael Winterbottom's award winning new film prior to its national release. Dendy will kindly donate ALL proceeds from ticket sales to the work of JAS in Victoria and A Just Australia.
    *Justice for Joel 27 October 2003 
    - Worker safety before profits, jail boses who kill Sydney: Sydney Town Hall Square Central Coast: Corner Baker St & Georgiana Terrace, Gosford Wollongong: Amphitheatre, Wollongong City Mall Newcastle: Newcastle Trades Hall, Ground Floor meeting room
    *SPECIAL SOUVENIR EDITION CELEBRATION 24 October 2003 
    - Workers Online hits edition number 200 next issue, and we are producing a special souvenir hard copy edition to mark the milestone
    *Politics in the Pub: Tertiary Education - the vandals strike again 24 October 2003 
    - Dr Carolyn Alport, President, National Tertiary Education Union; Gerard Noonan, Education Editor, Sydney Morning Herald.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 23 October 2003 
    - Labor Council will have a special launch of UnionTeach. More details to Follow.
    *Medicare Rally 22 October 2003 
    - The Health Services Union
    *BUSH WACKED 19 October 2003 
    - GIVE GEORGE THE WELCOME HE DESERVES
    *Dinner with Julia Gillard, Labor Spokesperson on Health 17 October 2003 
    - Dinner with Julia Gillard, Labor Spokesperson on Health, Friday 17 October 2003 at Henry Lawson Club, Henry Lawson Avenue, Werrington County.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 16 October 2003 
    - Labor Council will welcome Shane Eassson as the Guest Speaker. Contact 9264-1691 for more details
    *OUR UNIVERSITIES ARE NOT FOR SALE 16 October 2003 
    - No attacks on workers' rights No student fee increases
    *Medicare Rally 11 October 2003 
    - Guest Speakers Sen Steve Hutchins and John Della Bosca
    *Macquarie FEC Fundraiser BBQ Dinner 11 October 2003 
    - Macquarie FEC Fundraiser BBQ Dinner, Saturday 11 October at 5.00pm
    *Education Activism & Organising 10 October 2003 
    - Centre for Popular Education's proposed 2004-2005 program Education, Activism and Organising.
    *Labor Council Meeting 09 October 2003 
    - enter via Dixon Street
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 09 October 2003 
    - Weekly meeting with Guest Speakers, Ernie Page and Richard Talbot. More information, 9264-1691
    *Rally for Building Workers 09 October 2003 
    - Can you afford a wage cut?
    *Free to be Australian rally 06 October 2003 
    - Crunch time for Australia's arts and media Ensure that Australia's cultural and media industries are not put up for grabs in the government's free trade negotiations with the US.
    *Breakfast briefing: Fixed Term Contracts or Ongoing Employment 02 October 2003 
    - Presented by ACIRRT and law firm Cutler, Hughes and Harris. Cost: $155 (inc GST, breakfast & notes) Looks at trends occuring and assessment of current legal issues relating to fixed term contracts & ongoing employment.
    *Union Aid Abroad - Tas Bull Memorial Dinner 01 October 2003 
    - The night will be a testimonial dinner for Tas Bull with proceeds to the cuban childrens fund and union aid abroad. Debbie Spillaine will be MC and there will be live music, raffle with fabulous prizes, a seven course banquet, lucky door prizes and free parking. To book, contact Sally Castle on 9264-9343
    *Labor Day Toast 01 October 2003 
    - A Labor Day toast will be held with speakers, entertainment and refreshments provided. Contact the CFMEU for more details.

September 2003

    *LABOR FOR REFUGEES 29 September 2003 
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 25 September 2003 
    - Julia Champtaloup from Show Mercy will address Council. More details, contact 92641691
    *Young Union Movement Film Night: "Out of Darkness" 24 September 2003 
    - Set in the US South, the Story of Mine Workers in dispute with their employer, Pittston. The Film shows the lengths that employers and the government went to, to break the solidarity of the workers. The employer and the US government sent planes to drop bombson the picket line and ground troops to shoot the workers. Free entry. Food available at the cafe.
    *PSA Rally against service cuts and job losses 24 September 2003 
    - The September 24 rally against service cuts and job losses across the public service was endorsed at last Monday's PSA Central Council meeting. The proposal came from TAFE & DET delegates. There are service cuts and job cuts proposed for many departments, the biggest being DET/TAFE where they propose to cut more than a 1,000 jobs. Others are not as big as in DET/TAFE but just as important in their environment.
    *When Workers Unite: SCLC 75th Anniversary Event 21 September 2003 
    - Neale Towart, Librarian of Labor Council of NSW will speak about the objects featured in the exhibition, When Workers Unite.
    *Fairwear Action 20 September 2003 
    - Solidarity action with workers in Sri Lanka who were dismissed as a result of collective action. RSVP to 0403 128 013
    *When Workers Unite 19 September 2003 
    - When Workers Unite: an exhibition of historic and modern union banners, badges, posters. Official Opening by John Robertson, Secretary, Labor Council of NSW Phone 4228-7500 for more details
    *Morning Conference: New Challenges at Work 17 September 2003 
    - How will management & government respond to the new challenges at work? Dr John Buchanan (ACIRRT), The Hon John Della Bosca MP (Minister for Commerce & Industrial Relations, Mr Peter Nolan, Director of Workplace Relations, Australian Industry Group, Mr John Robertson, Secretary of the Labor Council of NSW and Mr Ingmar Taylor, Barrister , HB Higgins Chambers will explore these questions.
    *2003 Clare Burton Memorial Lecture 16 September 2003 
    - Lecture will be delivered by Dr Louise Morley from the University of London, Institute of Education who will speak on changes in Higher Education
    *Friends of the ABC Concert & Picnic in the Park 14 September 2003 
    - A call to action to save the ABC - the ABC is having to shed programs due to reduced funding from the Federal Government. Show your support by attending. The day is also supported by the CPSU, the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance, The NSW Teachers Federation, the NSW Primary Principals Association and others.
    *Public Meeting: Fair Trade to coincide with WTO Meeting 13 September 2003 
    - AFTINET has organised a public meeting to discuss the WTO processes and their impact on trade to be held to coincide with the WTO meeting being held in Cancun Mexico. Contact lsouthalan@piac.asn.au for more details.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 11 September 2003 
    - Guest speaker is Gillian Gardner, Royal Blind Society. More information, contact 92641691
    *Boral Ethical Shareholders Launch/Demonstration 10 September 2003 
    - The TWU Boral Lorry Owner Drivers and the Boral Ethical Shareholders Association will be launching the shareholder resolutions for the consideration of other shareholders at the company AGM. Mr Michael Walsh, the publisher of Ethical Investor Magazine will also be in attendance.
    *Labor Council 2nd Annual Safety Delegates Conference 05 September 2003 
    - The conference will see the launch of the Safety Delegates "all you need to know" A-Z manual on Occupational Health and Safety. Premier Bob Carr will present the safety achievement awards to workplace delegates and members and the Hon John Della Bosca, Minister for Industrial Relations will be the keynote speaker.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 04 September 2003 
    - Guest Speaker is Stephen Wilson of the Workers Cultural Action Committee. More information, 9264-1691
    *Forum: Work/Life Collision 01 September 2003 
    - The Evatt Foundation is presenting a seminar on the collision between work and life, including guest speakers Barbara Pocock and Tanya Plibersek MP (Member for Sydney). Cost $15 (including wine and cheese)

August 2003

    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 28 August 2003 
    - Graham Hill, President of Trades Hall will address Council. More information, 9264-1691.
    *National Day of Action for Education 27 August 2003 
    - The rally will have a focus on public education, responding to the cuts to TAFE and Universities. There will be speakers from both sectors. Contact the Tertiary Education Alliance for more information.
    *East Timor Trade Union Speaker - Zita Da Costa 25 August 2003 
    - Zita Da Costa, head of the East Timor Union Movement will be speaking at a meeting of unions this Monday, 25 August 2003.
    *APHEDA meeting 22 August 2003 
    - APHEDA Union Aid Abroad is hosting a meeting with Wellington Chibebe, head of the Zimbabwe Trade Union Congress this Friday. More information: http://www.apheda.org.au/
    *Save Medicare Forum 22 August 2003 
    - Shadow Health Minister, Julia Gilliard will address interested people on the status of the Public Health System, what the PM's plans forr Medicare mean for working people and the details of the ALP's alternative health plan for Australia. Opportunity for questions and discussion. More information, contact the Save Medicare Alliance or look at www.labor.net.au and click on Save Medicare
    *NO LABOR COUNCIL THIS THURSDAY 21 August 2003 
    - Labor Council this week is cancelled due to ACTU Congress. Next meeting is 28 August 2003.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 14 August 2003 
    - Guest Speaker, Graham Hill, President of the Sutherland District Trade Union Club will address delegates More info, 92641691
    *ALP Medicare Forum 09 August 2003 
    - Chaired by Senator Steve Hutchins, the Forum will be Presented by the NSW ALP Health Committee and the Lindsay Federal Electorate Council. Guest Speaker: Julia Gillard, ALP Shadow Minister for Health. More details: jill@nswalp.com
    *Industrial Manslaughter Forum 09 August 2003 
    - The ALP Employment & Industrial Relations Policy Committee together with the Law Reform & Constitutional Processes Policy Committee will conduct a joint Forum on the issue of Industrial Manslaughter. Guest Speakers will include Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Hon Bob Debus MP and David Moody from Slater& Gordon (Melb.) who drafted Victorian legislation on this issue.
    *Forum: "Australia's Place in the new Century" 07 August 2003 
    - Guest Spakers: Mr Kevin Rudd MP, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Dr Bob Howard, Research Associate in Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney and Professorial Fellow at the Centre for Maritime Policy, University of Wollongong.
    *Fundraiser Trivia Night 06 August 2003 
    - The CFMEU is holding a trivia night to raise money for Burmese Refugees and establish a Workers Health Centre. Cost $35 (including food) Contact Rita Mallia, Karen Iles or Shaunagh Sullivan on 9749 0480 to book your table or make a donation.
    *TAFE demonstration 04 August 2003 
    - For more information,contact Linda Simon, TAFE Teachers Association, linda@nswtf.org.au or Amanda Tattersall, 9264-1691

July 2003

    *Managing Fatigue 24/7 and Cutting Edge Return to Work Strategies 31 July 2003 
    - Conference launching the National Occupational Health News & Workers Compensation Report. Sponsored by National Occupational Health and Safety Commission. Keynote Speaker, The Hon John Della Bosca MLC, NSW Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations. Expert Speakers including Dr Ann Williamson (Injury Risk Management Research Centre, University of NSW); Rod McInnes (NSW WorkCover); and Kathryn Heiler ACIRRT.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 31 July 2003 
    - All Delegates Welcome. More information, contact 9264-1691
    *Why Budget Surpluses destroy private wealth 29 July 2003 
    - Newcastle Trades Hall Council and the Centre of Full Employment and Equity will jointly be hosting a seminar about how Federal Budget Surpluses create unemployment and are bad for our health. Contact CofFEE for more details - coffee@newcastle.edu.au or 4921-7283
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 24 July 2003 
    - Special Guest Speaker, Shadow IR Spokesman, Craig Emerson MP will be talking about the Federal Termination of Employment Bill. More info phone 9264-1691 or go to our campaign website: http://www.labor.net.au
    *Rally at Senate Hearing on GATS and USFTA 23 July 2003 
    - AFTINET has organised a short lunchtime rally to coincide with the Senate Committee inquiry into GATS and US Free Trade Agreement. Speakers: Actor Colin Friels, AMWU National Secretary, Doug Cameron, ALP Senator Gavin Marshall, Democrats Senator Aden Ridgeway and Greens Senator Kerry Nettle.
    *Rally for Medicare 22 July 2003 
    - Rally has been organised to coincide with the Commonwealth Senate Committee which is holding hearings in Sydney to investigate the Howard Government's Medicare legislation. Contact Bruce Childs - 0412-803-457, Shane O'Brien on 0418 227 997 or the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants on 9281-3588.
    *Home Blitz Forum 18 July 2003 
    - Labor Council has organised a forum for unions on the Home Blitz technique. Venue: Masonic Centre, 279 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. To RSVP: Heather Freeburn - h.freeburn@labor.org.au or 92641691. More information: Mary Yaager - m.yaager@labor.org.au
    *2003 Union Women's Dinner 11 July 2003 
    - Book your place now at the 2003 union women's dinner with guest speakers to be advised. Contact Ros Aldridge to book in advance. 9264-1691 or r.aldridge@labor.org.au
    *Labor Council of NSW Weekly Meeting 10 July 2003 
    - Labor Council will be welcoming Drew Robertson from the Council of Retired Union Members Australia as our guest speaker. All delegates welcome.
    *Seminar: Building Union Cities - US Style 09 July 2003 
    - Unions are invited to hear Amy Dean, CEO from the South Bay Labor Council, Silicon Valley talk about building union cities. To RSVP contact Adam Kerslake - 92641691 or a.kerslake@labor.org.au
    *Formal Farewell in memory of Brian Miller 01 July 2003 
    - CFMEU Organiser/Safety Coordinator Brian Miller passed away Wednesday 25 June 2003. Brian's commitment to the union movement extended into the community over many years, including coordination of volunteers in rebuilding Darwin after Cyclone Tracy, Nyngan after the floods and after the 1993/4 bushfires. He also was a long standing peace activist and socialist. A farewell service has been organised in memory of Brian Miller and no flowers are requested however donations to the Workers Health Centre at Lidcombe are welcome - 9749-7666. More details, contact the CFMEU on 9749-7100

June 2003

    *ACTU Child Care Forum 30 June 2003 
    - Child Care Forum for unions and community groups to discuss this as an issue for working families. More details, contact Alison Peters 9264-1691.
    *Labor for Refugees (NSW) Meeting 30 June 2003 
    - Labor for Refugees (NSW) will be holding their first meeting since NSW ALP State Conference, to discuss the future direction of the campaign within the ALP.
    *Launch of NSW Working Women's Alliance 28 June 2003 
    - The Alliance has been established to suppor the continued operation of the NSW Working Women's Centre, whose ongoing funding is threatened by the Federal Government.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 26 June 2003 
    - Margaret Di Nicola of Oxfam will address the meeting. More details, contact 9264-1691.
    *Open Source: Where Should Labor Stand 25 June 2003 
    - The Forum will be hosted by the NSW Minister for IT, Hon. John Della Bosca. Speakers: Martin McEniery for Redhat, John Harvey from IBM, Duncan Bennett from Sun's Linux group, Prof Albert Zomaya from Sydney Uni's IT School, Stuart Fist from the Australian, and Martin Gregory from Microsoft.
    *World Refugee Day March 22 June 2003 
    - Labor movement activists will meet at Archibald Fountain at 12 noon on the South Side of the Fountain near the row of trees. From there we will march as a group to Belmore Park for a festival with musical performances the by Urban Guerrillas, food stalls and children’s activities. To get leaflets to distribute, come to the Labor Council of NSW Lvl 10/377 Sussex St Sydney, or email refugees@labor.org.au.
    *World Refugee Day 20 June 2003 
    - For more information about World Refugee Day and associated activities, contact the office of Australian for UNHCR - Sue Cowden 9262-5377 or www.australiaforunhcr.org.au
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 19 June 2003 
    - Guest speaker will be Jesus Gonzales, a member of a union delegation from Colombia. Contact 9264-1691 for more details.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 12 June 2003 
    - Guest Speaker is Drew Robertson from CRUMA. Union Aid Abroad will draw their annual raffle prize. More details, contact 9264-1691.
    *ACTU "Future of Work" Conference 12 June 2003 
    - Keynote Speakers include Greg Combet, Secretary, ACTU, Dr John Buchanan, ACIRRT and Geoff Dixon of QANTAS. It is hoped the conference will provide important insights into what is happening in the world of work and what some of the key challenges for employees, unions, business and public policy makers as well as the broader community.
    *Public Meeting on Western Sahara 10 June 2003 
    - Guest Speakers: Fatima Mahfud (National Union of Saharawi Women), Mark Lennon (Labor Council of NSW) and Kamal Fadel (Polisario Representative). Entry by Voluntary Donation RSVP: Paul Reid 0407-242-092 or Lesley Osborne 9810-5372
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 05 June 2003 
    - The next Labor Council Meeting will be in the Trades Hall Auditorium, 4 Goulburn Street, Sydney. Guest speaker will be Ms Lesley McCulloch of the Monarch Asia Institute, Melbourne. A motion of condolence will take place for the late Tas Bull.
    *An Evening with Toni Kasim 02 June 2003 
    - Unions NSW, Amnesty International and AIDwatch have sponsored a forum with Toni Kasim speaking about Malaysia's Internal Secutiry Act. More information or to RSVP, contact 92177670
    *Visit by Malaysian Human Rights Activist 02 June 2003 
    - Zaitun (Toni) Mohamed Kasum will address unions about the current situation in Malaysia and unions will conider how best NSW unions can assist in the campaign to repeal the Internal Security Act which has been used to hold Worker and Community activists in detention without trial for periods of up to two years. More details, contact Alison Peters 9264-1691

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January 2003

    *Peace Vigil 31 January 2003 
    - No WAr on Iraq! No Australian involvement!
    *Marrickville Community Peace Group meeting 30 January 2003 
    - Marrickville Community Peace Group
    *Women in Black Against War Silent Vigil Goes Weekly 30 January 2003 
    - WIB is going to make their monthly silent vigil a weekly one, in recognition of the current situation.
    *Picnic for Peace 26 January 2003 
    - Stop the War Group
    *Peace Vigil 24 January 2003 
    - No war on Iraq! No Australian involvement! Join the weekly peace vigils to make known your opposition to war on Iraq. If an attack begins rally 5pm that day at Sydney Town Hall.
    *Marrickville Community Peace Group Meeting 23 January 2003 
    - Weekly Inner-West anti-war meeting.
    *peace vigil 17 January 2003 
    - No war on Iraq! No Australian involvement! Join the weekly peace vigils to make known your opposition to war on Iraq. If an attack begins rally 5pm that day at Sydney Town Hall.
    *Marrickville Community Peace Group meeting 16 January 2003 
    - Marrickville Community Peace Group is a local group, set up by Inner-west residents concerned to oppose the involvement of the Australian military in an American War against Iraq.

December 2002

    *PEACE VIGIL 31 December 2002 
    - No War on Iraq! No Australian involvement! PEACE VIGIL @ Sydney Town Hall Square. Come and support us!
    *The Blue Mountains Community Walk for Peace 21 December 2002 
    - Assemble at 11.30 am at Katoomba Station. Everyone Welcome - Families with Children, Seniors, Youth, Business Folk, Churches, Disabled, Community Groups, etc; Yes, the whole spectrum of our Blue Mountains society in a 'Celebration of Life!'
    *Peace Vigil 20 December 2002 
    - No War on Iraq! No Australian involvement! PEACE VIGIL @ Sydney Town Hall Square. We need everyones support to come and assist.
    *AID/WATCH End of Year Party 18 December 2002 
    - Come and party with the AID/WATCHERS whilst trying your hand at a bit of lawn bowling action.
    *Fabian Society Forum 18 December 2002 
    - How to Argue with an Economist: Debating the Value of the Dismal Science Using a provocative new book by economist Lindy Edwards, How to Argue with an Economist, this forum seeks to broaden political debate in Australia and questions the value of economics in every day life. With special guest speakers: Lindy Edwards, and Dr Steve Keen
    * Amnesty International 'Faces of Hope' Launch 10 December 2002 
    - As part of the AIA refugee campaign, 'Faces of Hope' aims to provide an opportunity for all Australians to make a gesture in support of refugees' human rights by contributing a personal photograph to a mass public display.
    *Final Labor Council for 2002 05 December 2002 
    - With special Guest Speaker, NSW Police Minister and former Labor Council Secretary, The Hon Michael Costa MLC For more information contact 9264-1691
    *Path to Full Employment Conference 04 December 2002 
    - The Path to Full Employment Conference starts on the 4th December till the 6th December held at the University of Newcastle. Registration fee is $325, however for more details contact CofFEE on 02 4921-7283.
    *RAC Forum-Former Diplomat Tony Kevin on the SIEV-X tragedy 02 December 2002 
    - Why did 353 asylum seekers drown? How was the government involved? Tony Kevin, the former diplomat who first raised allegations of a government cover-up, speaks at RAC.
    *Bread & Roses: A Ken Loach Film 01 December 2002 
    - Bread & Roses is a story about the most marginalised of LA communities daring to take on their corporate bosses against all odds.

November 2002

    *Walk Against the War 30 November 2002 
    - No War on Iraq! No Australian involvement!
    *National Headscarf Day 29 November 2002 
    - A National Day of Solidarity with Muslim Women, please support all are welcome!!
    *Is History Repeating Itself? 29 November 2002 
    - West Papua, Aceh and East Timor - Is History Repeating Itself?
    *Maliana Library Project Benefit Nite 28 November 2002 
    - All are welcome to attend the Maliana Library Project Benefit Nite.
    *Organising book Launch 28 November 2002 
    - Launch of the November edition of the journal Labour History, is a collection of essays focussing upon historical patterns of trade union organising and mobilisation in Australia and New Zealand.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 28 November 2002 
    - All Delegates are invited to hear special guest speaker, the NSW Minister for Education, The Hon John Watkins MP. More information 9264-1691
    *Amnesty International Panel Discussion 26 November 2002 
    - The Amnesty International NSW Legal & Womens Networks invite you to a panel discussion on the cross-cultural aspects of violence against women.
    *Babylon Revisited-Thoughts on the Fate of the Australian Labour Party 22 November 2002 
    - Join us together and support us, as we speak out our thoughts on the fate of the Australian Labour Party.
    *Jingle Bell Rock 22 November 2002 
    - Labor for Refugees & St Peters/Tempe ALP Present a Xmas Fundraiser
    *Safety Delegates Conference 22 November 2002 
    - At the Safety Delegates Conference all new information will be launched regarding the followng issues; -Drug & Alcohol Testing -Bullying in the Workplace -Return to Work Guidelines and -Occupational Health & Safety issues in the workplace
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 21 November 2002 
    - Mike Donaldson, Secretary of the NTEU, is this week's special Guest Speaker. All delegates welcome to attend. More information 9264-1691
    *Labor for Refugees - Julian Burnside speaking at Teachers Federation Sam Lewis 19 November 2002 
    - The noted human rights lawyer, Julian Burnside QC, will deliver the NSW Teachers Federation's inaugural Sam Lewis Peace Lecture at the Australian National Maritime Museum on Tuesday, 19th November 2002.
    *Aboriginal Women Leaders Speak Out 15 November 2002 
    - Aboriginal Women Leaders Speak Out come along and voice your opinion!
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 14 November 2002 
    - All Delegates encouraged to attend & hear special guest speaker, the Hon Kim Yeadon MP, Minister for Western Sydney, Information Technology, Forestry and Energy. For more information telephone 9264-1691
    *Conference on Employment Entitlements 12 November 2002 
    - Conference on Employment Entitlements: History, Diversity, Access and Protection
    *ALP NSW Branch International Relations Policy Committee-The War on Terror Forum 10 November 2002 
    - The Committee invites all ALP members to a forum entitled "The War on Terror".
    *HORNSBY TRIVIA NIGHT 09 November 2002 
    - Susan White, Labor Candidate for Hornsby, invites you to put your knowledge to the test at: Hornsby's Trivia Night
    *Politics In the Pub 08 November 2002 
    - The Marketisation of Welfare and Community Services in the Global Economy
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 07 November 2002 
    - Special Guest Speaker, The Hon Craig Knowles MP, NSW Minister for Health. For more information contact 9264-1691
    *Sea of Hands 6th Anniversary 02 November 2002 
    - ANTAR, Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation, are having a 6th Anniversary event to celebrate. All are most welcome to attend.

October 2002

September 2002

August 2002

    *Launch of The Best Olympics Ever!!!! 30 August 2002 
    - The one that we have been waiting for the launch of the new book by Helen Lenskyj, member of the Anti-Olympic Alliance in Sydney and Toronto's (anti-Olympic) Bread Not Circuses will be held at Glebe. So all join to remember days of "anti" Olympics.
    *Reconstructing East Timor 30 August 2002 
    - A one day conference on Australian initiatives in East Timor.
    *An evening with Humphrey McQueen 30 August 2002 
    - Leading Author and Commentator Humphrey McQueen is the guest of Politics in the Pub and will discuss his latest book: 'The Essence of Capitalism: The Origins of our Future'.
    *Labor Council Meeting 29 August 2002 
    - Delegates are invited to hear The Hon. Morris Iemma MP, Minister for Public Works and Services, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship speak. More details, please contact 9264-1691.
    *Safety Mass Rally 28 August 2002 
    - Building and Construction Unions are calling for safety to be investigated in the industry and for compliance measures to be put into place
    *OHS Seminar - New Legislation and Electing Safety Reprentatives 27 August 2002 
    - The aim of the seminar is to provide organisers and key delegates with an information kit and a strategy on electing Safety Representatives, looking at the roles and functions of Reps, outlining how to do risk assessments and details on the new OHS Act and Regulation.
    *CPSU Members in DIR WalkOut 27 August 2002 
    - CPSU members in the Department of Employment & Workplace Relations are taking Industrial Action and walking out for 30 minutes.
    *Tampa Day 26 August 2002 
    - Come to the anniversary of the "Tampa Crisis" a candle-light vigil at the Town Hall to express your disgust at the shameful treatment of refugees.
    *Inner West Labor for Refugees Rally 25 August 2002 
    - A community rally will be held to remember events surronding the tampa "crisis", so we need all the support we can get!
    *14th 8888 Anniversary of Pro-Democracy Uprising in Burma 24 August 2002 
    - 14th Anniversary of Pro-Democracy Uprising in Burma, will start off with a range of events like; Art and Video show, expressing life, cultural, energy, fun, and excitement filled night!
    *Work and Family - Achieving Balance in Organisations 22 August 2002 
    - Half Day workshop to examine the difficulties and options in implementing work and family policies in organisations. Issues to be discussed include: training for managers; flexibility in maternity leave; repercussions for those using flexible work arrangements; and lack of support.
    *Working Time Today - threats and opportunities for business, family & community 16 August 2002 
    - A half-day conference looking at achieving a work and family balance in organisations. Guest speakers include Archbishop of Sydney, His Grace, George Pell. Ms Geraldine Doogue of the ABC, Mr John Buchanan, ACIRRT and Mr Richard Marles, Assistant Secretary of the ACTU.
    *AgaugeFor: Amnesty Benefit Show 16 August 2002 
    - Come along to the AgaugeFor: Amnesty Benefit Show and enjoy the supporting bands Quirk and After the Fall, to raise money and awareness for Amnesty.
    *Labor Council Weekly Meeting 15 August 2002 
    - With Special Guest Speaker, Attorney-General, Minister for the Environment, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, The Hon. Bob Debus MP, will speak to delegates at the meeting. Further details contact 9264-1691.
    *Conference on Retirement Income and Upcoming Challenges 14 August 2002 
    - The Evatt Foundation has organised a conference to look at retirement incomes policy and if superannuation savings will be enough to finance our retirement. Guest Speakers include Greg Combet, ACTU Secretary, and Shadow Minister, Senator the Hon. Nick Sherry.
    *Conference - Retirement Incomes 14 August 2002 
    - The Evatt Foundation is holding a one day conference (9am to 5pm) on Retirement Incomes – The Challenges Ahead, at NSW Parliament House on 14th August.
    *Public Forum on Anti-Terrorism Legislation 11 August 2002 
    - ALP Senator John Faulkner, Shadow Minister for Public Administration & Home Affairs; Professor George Williams, University of NSW; Cameron Murphy, President of NSW Council for Civil Liberties; and Talal Yassine, Lawyer & Lecturer at Macquarie Univeristy will discuss the topic "Protecting Citizen's Rights: A critical discussion of the Howard Government's Anti-Terrorism Legislation".
    *Reconciliation 2000 - Where is it at? 09 August 2002 
    - Larisso Behrendt, Professor of Law and Indigenous Studies at UTS and Rosemary Neill, author of newly published "Whiteout: How Politics is Killing Black Australia" will discuss where reconciliation in Australia is up to.
    *2002 Campaign Cafe Series - Trade Liberalisation and Developing Countries 08 August 2002 
    - Guest Speakers Klaus Rohland, Country Director of the World Bank and Steve Keen, lecturer and Author of "Debunking Economics" will speak to interested people about how trade liberalisation affects economic development in developing nations.
    *Labor Council Meeting 08 August 2002 
    - Delegates are invited to hear special guest speaker, the Hon. Craig Knowles MP, NSW Minister for Health. For more details contact 9264-1691.
    *ALP Policy Review Forum with Jenny Macklin 04 August 2002 
    - Tanya Plibersek, Member for Sydney invites ALP members to attend an ALP policy review forum this Sunday.
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