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Amnesty International 'Faces of Hope' Launch

- 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.

Protest against Phillip Ruddock (and NSW Liberals)

- NSW Liberal leader John Brogden is hosting a celebration of Ruddock's becoming the longest-serving Immigration Minister. All refugee supporters should turn up to let them know there's nothing to celebrate!

“Louisa Lawson” Address 2003 - feminist, author, publisher, suffragette mother

- Address delivered by Nicola Roxon MP - Shadow Minister for Population and Immigration, Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Status of Women.

"Civilising the NET"

- Has the Internet become a shark pit?

'Work Choices game on: the next moves':The Workforce fifth annual conference

- 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.

14th 8888 Anniversary of Pro-Democracy Uprising in Burma

- 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!

152nd Anniversary Labor Day Dinner

16TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE

- Is Gender Still on the Agenda?

17TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE

- Presented by the Labour-Management Studies Foundations at Macquarie University.

2002 ACIRRT Breakfast Briefing #1 "Managing Redundancies"

- Breakfast Format offers a close-up briefing on the legal developments in the world of work, followed by a presentation on the hot topic of the day. Website: http://www.acirrt.com

2002 Campaign Cafe Series - Trade Liberalisation and Developing Countries

- 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.

2002 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Trade Union Group

- Meet at Trades Hall Pub at 6.00pm. Parade Starts at 7.45pm

2003 Clare Burton Memorial Lecture

- Lecture will be delivered by Dr Louise Morley from the University of London, Institute of Education who will speak on changes in Higher Education

2003 Federal Budget

- Two Forums for ALP members: 1. An analysis of the Federal Budget 2. Special Forum - What Future for Iraq?

2003 Union Women's Dinner

- 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

2006 Juanita Nielsen Memorial Lecture

- Politics, Progress and Sedition - Did Juanita Nielsen die for something? Guest Speaker - Dr Jocelynne A. Scutt

2nd Annual Safety Delegates Conference.

- Following on from the successful first ever Safety Awards held last year, this year's awards are expected to be bigger and better and are being held as part of the 2nd Annual Safety Delegates Conference.

A Breakfast hosted by EMC and Lindsay Tanner MP

- This is a unique opportunity to meet former Labor Secretary of the Clinton Administration Robert Reich and author of the ground breaking book 'The Work of Nations'.

A call for an increased pension and protected super-annuation

- Guest speakers: Dr John Falzon, St Vincent De Paul Society Mick Tubbs, President CFMEU Retired Members Association

A coctkail briefing with Robert Reich and Steve Bracks

- Presented by Progressive Business and the Australian Hotels Association Victoria

ACIRRT 10th Annual Labour Law Conference: Emerging issues in the world of work

- Half-Day program for legal practitioners, HR & IR managers, Union Officials, Consultants, Advisors & Policy Makers, presented by ACIRRT, and University of Sydney Continuing Education Program, Faculty of Law and is MCLE accredited

ACTU "Future of Work" Conference

- 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.

ACTU Child Care Forum

- Child Care Forum for unions and community groups to discuss this as an issue for working families. More details, contact Alison Peters 9264-1691.

AID/WATCH End of Year Party

- Come and party with the AID/WATCHERS whilst trying your hand at a bit of lawn bowling action.

AIDWATCH Monitoring the Development Dollar - Campaigns Info Night 2002

- Campaigns Info Night 2002 Join Sydney-based Aid/Watch campaigners for updates and short seminars on key Aid/Watch campaigns

ALL THE WAY……. WITH FTA??

- Negotiations for the Australia - US Free Trade Agreement are nearing completion with the Australian Trade delegation now in Washington for final talks.

ALP & Refugee Policy Public Meeting

- This forum will be an opportunity to find out more detail of the policies of mandatory detention and temporary protection visas, and explore other countries policies and practices for refugees. It will discuss the detail of Labor for Refugees demands for an end to mandatory detention and the pacific solution in the face of proposed changes to ALP Federal Policy.

ALP & Refugees Public Forum

- On the Thursday before NSW ALP State Conference a public forum will be held on the issues regarding Refugees and ALP Policy. Speakers include The Hon. Neville Wran, The Hon. Dr. Meredith Burgmann MLC and RTBU Secretary Nick Lewocki. The Forum will be chaired by Labor Council Secretary John Robertson.

ALP Communications Policy Forum

- Join Lindsay Tanner, Shadow Minister for Communications at the NSW ALP Information Technology & Communications Policy Forum, chaired by Michael Gadiel.

ALP Medicare Forum

- 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

ALP NSW Branch International Relations Policy Committee-The War on Terror Forum

- The Committee invites all ALP members to a forum entitled "The War on Terror".

ALP National Conference Reception

- Tickets are available for the ALP National Conference Reception hosted by Labor for Refugees

ALP Policy Review Forum with Jenny Macklin

- Tanya Plibersek, Member for Sydney invites ALP members to attend an ALP policy review forum this Sunday.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

- Credentials should be forwarded to the secretary, John Robertson.

APHEDA meeting

- 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/

APHEDA's 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

- Join us as we celebrate 20 years of international solidarity.

ARM CHRISTMAS DRINKS

- With Special Guest Senator Natasha Stott Despoja, Australian Democrats' Spokesperson on the Republic

ASU Rally Outside John Howard's Office to fund SACS Award

- Pre-Budget Rally to call for funding of the SACS Award increases. Contact ASU Services Branch for more information on 9310-4000

Aboriginal Women Leaders Speak Out

- Aboriginal Women Leaders Speak Out come along and voice your opinion!

AgaugeFor: Amnesty Benefit Show

- 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.

Amnesty International Panel Discussion

- The Amnesty International NSW Legal & Womens Networks invite you to a panel discussion on the cross-cultural aspects of violence against women.

An Evening with Toni Kasim

- 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

An evening with Andrew Wilkie

- Reflections on a year since his controversial resignation from the Office of National Assessment over Iraqi WMD’s.

An evening with Humphrey McQueen

- 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'.

Anniversary of war in Iraq

- March and Rally for Peace and Justice for the Iraqi people

Annual Kingsley Laffer Lecture

- High Court Justice, The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG will speak on Human Rights and Industrial Relations. This event is free of charge and more information can be seen at http://www.acirrt.com

Ansett Campaign

- As part of their ongoing campaign Ansett workers will be distributing leaflets explaining their situation to the lunchtime crowd in Hyde Park on Wednesday, 14th November.

Anti-Union Employer Strategy: An Historical Analysis

- Declining union membership raises the important issue of employer strategies aimed at reducing union presence in the workplace.

Anti-War Protest

- Anti-War Rally

Australia's Economic Position

- Hear details about Australia's current Economic Position.

Australian Society for the Study of Labour History End of Year Dinner

- 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.

BANNERS HELD HIGH: The 150th Anniversary of May Day/Labour Day in Australia

- Artists: Simon Blau, Barbara Campbell, Tom Carment, Tom Nicholson, Raquel Ormella, Bernie Slater and Emma Rees (Artists and Writers¹ Alliance, ACT), Toni Warburton, Jelle van den Berg, WWF Film Unit.

BUSH WACKED

- GIVE GEORGE THE WELCOME HE DESERVES

Babylon Revisited-Thoughts on the Fate of the Australian Labour Party

- Join us together and support us, as we speak out our thoughts on the fate of the Australian Labour Party.

Blacktown Festival

Book Launch - The State of the States 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.

Book Launch: "Worst of Woomera" by David McKay

- Book outlines the personal profiles and struggles of 30 asylum seekers detained in Immigration Reception Centre at Woomera. For more details telephone David McKay on 0422-412-702

Boquets for Bosses

- Disability support workers and rape crisis counsellors will refute allegations of violence, intimidation and vandalism by giving their accusers flowers and presents at the rally on Thursday.

Boral Ethical Shareholders Launch/Demonstration

- 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.

Bread & Roses: A Ken Loach Film

- Bread & Roses is a story about the most marginalised of LA communities daring to take on their corporate bosses against all odds.

Breakfast briefing: Fixed Term Contracts or Ongoing Employment

- 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.

Building & Construction Industry Combined Delegates Conference

Burma Fundraiser

- Live Burmese Music, BBQ and Dancing Only $5 and all proceeds go to Burmese Refugee Children

Butts Out Pty Ltd - Community Announcement

- Butts Out Pty Ltd will be screening its community announcement, in the Ground Floor Training Room of the Labor Council Building.

CAMPAIGN FOR A FAIRER AUSTRALIA

- Come and launch the Campaign for a fairer Australia

CANCELLED - Vigil in Support of Amina Lawal

- Cancelled - until further notice

CHRISTMAS PICNIC

- For locked out P & H Minepro Workers

CPSU Members in DIR WalkOut

- CPSU members in the Department of Employment & Workplace Relations are taking Industrial Action and walking out for 30 minutes.

Call Centre Delegates Summit - Sydney

- A summit for Call Centre Delegates has been organised by the ACTU, State Labor Councils and Call Centre Unions. The Summit is focusing on campaign 'case studies' in order to provide a hands-on learning opportunity. The two days will focus on techniques, strategies or campaigns that have been used to organise call centres.

Citizenship & Multiculturalism in the 21st Century

- Australian Red Cross is hosting a seminar feating Mr Stepan Kerkyasharian, Chairperson of the Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW

Class Struggle in Brazil: Public Meeting

- Hear Kjeld Jacobson, International Officer with the Brazilian Central Union Congress speak about the class struggle in Brazil.

CofFEE 2003 National Conference on Unemployment

- The Centre of Full Employment and Equity at the University of Newcastle has organised the fifth annual Full Employment Conference

Commemorate 100 years of Votes for Women

- EMILY's List invites you to commemorate 100 years of votes for women and 40 years of voting for indigenous women in Australia. Join Johanna Griggs, Jenny George, Susan Halliday, Geraldine Doogue, Anne Summers, Jenny Macklin and Joan Kirner for a frank and funny look at what women have done with the vote.

Concert for Joel & Better Safety

Conference - Retirement Incomes

- 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.

Conference on Employment Entitlements

- Conference on Employment Entitlements: History, Diversity, Access and Protection

Conference on Retirement Income and Upcoming Challenges

- 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: Human Rights & Global Challenges

- Hosted by the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University Registration Details: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/index.html

Cost of Living Pressures on Older Australians

Dalai Lama Youth Forum

- Forum for Young People aged between 16-25 on Saturday 25 May 2002 with young people having the opportunity to ask the Dalai Lama a question. Cost $16.50 per head. More details www.askthedalailama.com

Dayson Strike Community Picket

- Dayson workers are fighting for the right to be union. Picket is now in week seven.

Debate: "WorkChoices: Better For All Australians"

- 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.

Delta Members - 19 Day Month Mass Meeting

- Mass meeting to vote on a motion regarding the 19 day month.

Delta Members - 19 Day Month Mass Meetings

- Mass meeting to vote on a motion regarding the push from management for the 19 day month

Delta Members - 19 day Month Mass Meetings

- Mass meeting to vote on a motion for the 19 day month.

Dinner with Julia Gillard, Labor Spokesperson on Health

- Dinner with Julia Gillard, Labor Spokesperson on Health, Friday 17 October 2003 at Henry Lawson Club, Henry Lawson Avenue, Werrington County.

Disobedience and The Right to Dissent

- Civil Disobedience and the Right to Dissent

Donate to APHEDA Union Aid Abroad Tsunami Appeal

- 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).

East Timor Independence Day Celebration

- Celebration organised by the Australia-East Timor Association, including Entertainment, Timorese Food & TV news from Dili on the Big Screen. (Ph 9500-1638 for more details)

East Timor Trade Union Speaker - Zita Da Costa

- Zita Da Costa, head of the East Timor Union Movement will be speaking at a meeting of unions this Monday, 25 August 2003.

Education Activism & Organising

- Centre for Popular Education's proposed 2004-2005 program Education, Activism and Organising.

Employment Information Day in Auburn

- Labor Council will be having a Union Stall at the Employment Information Day at Auburn.

FSU Rally - ANZ AGM

- ANZ will be holding its AGM and bank workers will be gathering to rally for their rights and hold an alternative AGM on this day.

Fabian Society Forum

- 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

Fairwear Action

- Solidarity action with workers in Sri Lanka who were dismissed as a result of collective action. RSVP to 0403 128 013

Family Impact Statement release

- Family Impact Statement - On ‘WorkChoices’ – the proposed new Industrial Relations Regime by Dr Don Edgar

February Catskills Courses

- Skill up with Catalyst the people friendly webactivists.

Film Screening

- Film Screening

Film Screening - Michael Moore's "Roger & Me"

- Film Sreening - Michael Moore's "Roger & Me".

Final Labor Council Meeting for 2001

- The final Labor Council Meeting for 2001 will be held this Thursday.

Final Labor Council for 2002

- With special Guest Speaker, NSW Police Minister and former Labor Council Secretary, The Hon Michael Costa MLC For more information contact 9264-1691

Final Labor Council meeting for the year 2003

- Thursday, 4th December will be the final Labor Council meeting for 2003.

Financing The State Of The Nation - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Debt?

- Financing The State Of the Nation - Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Debt?

First Labor Council of 2002

- Labor Council will reconvene on Thursday 7 February 2001 at 6.00pm.

Formal Farewell in memory of Brian Miller

- 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

Forum On Higher Education Issues

- This forum will be addressing higher education issues, co-sponsored by the NSW Teachers Federation, the National Tertiary Education Union and the National Union of Students.

Forum: "Australia's Place in the new Century"

- 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.

Forum: Labour Hire Companies: The Industrial Wild West

- Politics in the Pub presents Dave Oliver, Assistant National Secretary of the AMWU and John Buchanan, Assistant Director of ACIRRT to discuss Labour Hire Companies. More details see www.politicsinthepub.org

Forum: Work/Life Collision

- 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)

Free Burma - Live Burmese Music

- Contact Phil Davey for further details 0414 867 188. Featuring Stereopath & DJ's from Macquarie University

Free Lecture by Author of "Borderline" Peter Mares

- The Winner of the Gleebooks Prize for Literary and Cultural Criticism, NSW Premiers Literary Awards for his book Borderlined: Australia's Treatment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers.

Free Trade with China?

- 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.

Free WorkCover Seminars – Coping with Change

- Labor Council and WorkCover will be hosting two seminars in Sydney to provide information on the: · Employers responsibilities for risk management · Employers responsibilities for consultation with employees · Responsibilities concerning plant design, manufacture, use and registration · Responsibilities concerning construction work · Recent changes to workers compensation and injury management laws

Free information session - PLAY NOW/ACT NOW getting smashed

- Free information session - PLAY NOW/ACT NOW getting smashed

Free to be Australian rally

- 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.

Friends of the ABC Concert & Picnic in the Park

- 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.

Fundraiser Trivia Night

- 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.

GATS - the new MAI? Are we trading away Public Services?

- Politics in the Pub presents Dr Carolyn Allport, President of the National Tertiary Education Union and Dr Pat Ranald, Public Interest Advocacy Centre and Convenor of the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network.

GATS Community Forum

- GATS Community Forum

GATS Forum

- GATS Forum

GENEVA DEBRIEF

- The Australian Refugee Rights Alliance team has returned from its successful lobbying campaign in Geneva. ARRA now invites you to hear the stories and lessons learnt by the group during its trip.

Getting the Message Out NESB Workers & Unions

- The Labor Council of New South Wales is launching a series of pamphlets targeting Non-English Speaking Workers in New South Wales.

Greenhouse/Climate Change

- Climate change is the largest security issue facing human beings. Worst case scenarios suggest the possible collapse of civilisation.. Addressing this issue provides an opportunity to imaginatively reshape the worlds' political economy.

Growth Fetish

- Clive Hamilton talks on his new book "Growth Fetish"

HORNSBY TRIVIA NIGHT

- Susan White, Labor Candidate for Hornsby, invites you to put your knowledge to the test at: Hornsby's Trivia Night

HTUP Robert Reich Dinner

- For invitation and registration form see Circular C584/04 at:- http://council.labor.net.au/circulars/private/0584_04.html

Help save the Mature Workers Program

- Demonstrate against the State Government's closure of programs for the mature unemployed and skilled migrants

Home Blitz Forum

- 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

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MARCH - SATURDAY 9TH MARCH

- IWD Marches are held to mark International Women's Day (8th March), as both a celebration of women's progress and a reminder of how much we have to achieve to ensure true equality between the sexes.

IT Workers Alliance Public Forum

- Public Meeting for IT Workers with an opportunity to raise issues and hear from other IT Union members who have organised their workplaces as well as network with IT Union organisers.

Independence Rally for Western Sahara

- Support the struggle of Western Sahara refugees for independence. Contact Jamie Parker 0407-869-249 or Stephanie Brennan on 9569-7760.

Indonesia Update

- Indonesia Update

Industrial Manslaughter Forum

- 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.

Industrial Relations Policy: Ideas to Strengthen Your Rights at Work

- Ideas from research by Chris Briggs on alternative industrial relations systems.

Inner West Labor for Refugees Rally

- A community rally will be held to remember events surronding the tampa "crisis", so we need all the support we can get!

Inner West Your Rights at Work Street March and Rally

- Join us for a street march, rally & live bands to demonstrate your opposition to the Howard Government’s anti-worker, anti-family ‘WorkChoices’ legislation

International Day of Mourning

- Unions NSW invites you to attend 'The International Day of Mourning Service'.

International Day of Mourning

- The Labor Council is organising a Memorial Service on Monday 28th April 2003 at 10am in memory of workers who have been killed or seriously injured at work.

International Metalworkers Federation Rally

- Marching to Martin Place with International and Local Speakers

International Women's Day

- Women in Trade Unions

International Womens Day March

- Details to be advised

International Women’s Day March and Rally

- Join the Women In Trade Unions group at this year’s International Women’s Day March and Rally “come so far…yet so far to go”

Is Australia's Democracy Under Threat?

- Is Australia's Democracy Under Threat? Join us to improve our democratic beliefs/understandings and where we stand at the moment.

Is History Repeating Itself?

- West Papua, Aceh and East Timor - Is History Repeating Itself?

Jingle Bell Rock

- Labor for Refugees & St Peters/Tempe ALP Present a Xmas Fundraiser

June 28 National Day of Protest

- Say NO to unfair work laws and take part in the June 28 National Day of Protest.

Justice for Joel

- 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

Katrina Ford Benefit Dinner

- Benefit Dinner to support Katrina Ford a lawyer from the AMWU National Office who has become a paraplegic after a tragic accident in July.

Kelly's Bush Anniversary Celebration

- Sunday April 9 2006 is the 25th anniversary of the Union Green Bans saving of Kelly’s Bush in Hunters Hill, Sydney.

Kim Beazley Addresses Workers

- Opposition leader Kim Beazley will address meetings of workers around the nation to brief them on Labor's plans for Job Security.

LABOR FOR REFUGEES

LABOUR DAY TOAST

- The CFMEU is holding a toast for Labor Day today. All are welcome to attend.

Labor 4 Refugees - Campaign Sub-Group planning meeting

- Planning Meeting to discuss potential rally for Refugees on Palm Sunday (March 24) Contact Amanda Tattersall on 0408 057 779 for information

Labor Council 2002 Annual General Meeting

- The Annual General Meeting of the Labor Council of New South Wales will take place on Thursday 14 February 2002 at 6.00 pm.

Labor Council 2nd Annual Safety Delegates Conference

- 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 Meeting

- Labor Council Meeting. Mr. Carlos Olaya from the Columbian Food Workers Union will be the Guest Speaker. All inquiries, please telephone 9264-1691

Labor Council Weekly Meeting

- Dr Husaini Hasan, Chairman of the Government Council of the Free Aceh Movement will address Council. All Delegates welcome.

Labor Council Women in Trade Unions Dinner

- Annual Trade Union Women's Dinner with Special Guest Speaker BERYL ASHE. MC: Sandra Moait, President, Labor Council of NSW

Labor Council of NSW - Weekly Meeting

- Weekly Meeting. Guest Speaker is Mr. Bill Downing, CEO of United Way Sydney, a local community organisation. Delegates Welcome. All inquiries to 9264-1691

Labor Council of NSW ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

- Labor Council Annual General Meeting, all Delegates requested to attend this meeting. Please note that the meeting begins at 5.30pm Guest Speaker is the Hon Bob Carr MP, Premier of NSW For further information, contact 9264-1691

Labor Council of NSW Meeting

- Weekly Meeting. Guest Speaker to be advised. More information, contact Labor Council on 9264-1691.

Labor Council of NSW Weekly Meeting

- Meeting is opened to delegates and interested parties. Contact 9264-1691 for more details.

Labor Council of NSW Weekly Meeting

- Former Senator Bruce Childs will be the guest speaker. Contact 9264-1691 for further details.

Labor Council of NSW weekly meeting

- Guest speaker to be advised. For further details contact 9264-1691

Labor Day Dinner

- Dinner in honour of Labor Day. To purchase a ticket, please contact Johnno Johnson on 9207-2037

Labor Day Mass

- The Labor Day Mass all are welcome to attend!

Labor Day Toast

- A Labor Day toast will be held with speakers, entertainment and refreshments provided. Contact the CFMEU for more details.

Labor Environment Activist Network forum

- 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.

Labor and Community Organising in Los Angeles

- Kent Wong, the Center Director, will talk about the Center and its concentration on working with unions.

Labor and Refugees to Lead or to Listen?

- An off-the-record stoush over three rounds between ALP Member for Reid Laurie Ferguson and NSW Labor Council Secretary John Robertson.

Labor for Refugees - Julian Burnside speaking at Teachers Federation Sam Lewis

- 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.

Labor for Refugees (NSW) Meeting

- Labor for Refugees (NSW) will be holding it's second general meeting this Sunday. Labor for Refugees (NSW) is a group of ALP members and unionists fighting for change to ALP policy and practice regarding Refugees.

Labor for Refugees (NSW) Organising Meeting

- Labor for Refugees was formed following the ALP's recent federal election defeat to advocate the adoption of a more compassionate and humanitarian policy towards asylum seekers and refugees.

Labor for Refugees NSW Plenary Meeting

- The next plenary meeting of Labor for Refugees (NSW) will take place on April 24. Labor for Refugees is a group of concerned ALP and union members campaigning for a more compassionate stance towards Refugees by the ALP.

Landmine Action Week

- Raise the Australian community’s awareness of landmine issues, with a focus on humanitarian demining.

Launch of IT Workers Alliance Website

- NSW Information Technology Minister, Kim Yeadon, will launch the IT Workers Alliance Website.

Launch of Labour Rights and Border Protection

- Attempts at a Viable Life on the Temporary Protection Visa by Nigel Hoffmann

Launch of NSW Working Women's Alliance

- 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.

Launch of The Best Olympics Ever!!!!

- 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.

Leave your human rights at the door

- The new workplace laws introduced by the Howard Government are a serious attack not just on living standards, but also civil liberties.

Leichhardt Flows into the Sea Tour

- Leichhardt Flows into the Sea Tour

Leichhardt Walk Against the War

- Organised by the Leichhardt Stop the War Group

MAKE JAMES HARDIE PAY

- An estimated 54,000 Australians will be affected by an Asbestos related illness by 2020. An estimated 18,000 of those will die from an Asbestos related Cancer.

MAY DAY

MAY DAY RALLY AND TOAST

- Assemble at Hyde Park North

MAY DAY, MAY DAY -Songs of Solidarity

- MayDay, MayDay - Songs of Solidarity C.D Launch all are welcome to this special concert.

MUA Rally

- The rally concerns CSL’s attempts to replace its Australian crew on the CSL Yarra with an overseas crew. This is an important issue. It is an attack upon Australian shipping and we ask all affiliates support the rally. For further details please contact the MUA on 9264 5024.

Macquarie FEC Fundraiser BBQ Dinner

- Macquarie FEC Fundraiser BBQ Dinner, Saturday 11 October at 5.00pm

Maliana Library Project Benefit Nite

- All are welcome to attend the Maliana Library Project Benefit Nite.

Managing Fatigue 24/7 and Cutting Edge Return to Work Strategies

- 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.

Mardi Gras 2008

Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday 2 March 2002

- Join the union movement's float in this year's Mardi Gras Parade.

Marrickville Community Peace Group Meeting

- Weekly Inner-West anti-war meeting.

Marrickville Community Peace Group meeting

- Marrickville Community Peace Group

Marrickville Community Peace Group meeting

- 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.

May Day 2002 March Wollongong

- One world, one struggle WORKERS UNITE!

May Day International Struggle for Peace & Worker's Rights

- May Day International Struggle for Peace & Worker's Rights Rally & March

May Day Lunch with Eric Aarons

May Day March

May Day March & Rally

May Day March and Rally

May Day Toast

May Day Toast 2002

- MAY DAY TOAST 2002, FRIDAY MAY 3

May Day gig for East Timor Community Computer Project

- Fred Smith, Martin Doherty and MC Ozi Battla join together for a night organised by the Industrial Workers of the World. Contact alincoln@fed.cfmeu.asn.au for more information.

Media Activism and the Internet

- Seminar organised by the Pluto Institute to launch "Future Active" by Graham Meikle - a book about exploring ways in which activists are using the internet to affect social and political change. Speakers include Graham Meikle and McKenzie Wark. Cost: $15 or $10 concession.

Medicare Rally

- Guest Speakers Sen Steve Hutchins and John Della Bosca

Michael Costa Farewell

- Farewell outgoing Labor Council Secretary Michael Costa at his last Labor Council Meeting.

Morning Conference: New Challenges at Work

- 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.

Mugged: Poverty in Your Coffee Cup

- Oxfam Community Aid Abroad will launch the second phase of its Make Trade Fair Campaign.

NAIDOC Week Treaty Forum

- Chaired by Senator Aden Ridgeway, Guest speakers include Veronica Graf, NSW Aboriginal Land Council, Professor Garth Nettheim of University of NSW and Phil Glendenning, ANTaR.

NO LABOR COUNCIL THIS THURSDAY

- Labor Council this week is cancelled due to ACTU Congress. Next meeting is 28 August 2003.

NSW Labor Film Night

- Film - “The Contender”.

NSW Teachers Federation Rally to save Public Schools

- Fight to save Hunters Hill High School, Erskineville Public School, Redfern Public School and protest the sale of Maroubra High School to a private school. More details, contact the NSW Teachers Federation on 9217-2100 or visit: http://www.nswtf.org.au

National Day of Action for Education

- 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.

National Headscarf Day

- A National Day of Solidarity with Muslim Women, please support all are welcome!!

National Sky Channel Venues - 15th November 2005

Nominations Close for Organiser of the Year

- Union officials and activists have a month to bid for an overseas trip and the chance to work for an overseas trade union organization as the winner of the third annual Organiser of the Year award.

OHS Seminar - New Legislation and Electing Safety Reprentatives

- 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.

OUR UNIVERSITIES ARE NOT FOR SALE

- No attacks on workers' rights No student fee increases

Occupational Health & Safety training

- Trade Union Training Australia Inc and Labor Council of NSW present a comprehensive program of Occupational Health & Safety training in Sydney for 2004.

Open Source: Where Should Labor Stand

- 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.

Organising book Launch

- 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.

PALM SUNDAY

- March and Rally for Peace

PEACE VIGIL

- No War on Iraq! No Australian involvement! PEACE VIGIL @ Sydney Town Hall Square. Come and support us!

PLAY FAIR AT THE OLYMPICS

- Oxfam/Community Aid Abroad will be holding the Sydney launch of its labour rights campaign.

POLITICS IN THE PUB - PEACE CONCERT

- POLITICS IN THE PUB - PEACE CONCERT PEACE IS UNION BUSINESS

PSA Rally against service cuts and job losses

- 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.

Pacific National Enterprise Agreement – Union Caucus

Pacific Power Mass Meeting

- To discuss VR and the redeployment package.

Palm Sunday

- Ecumenical service March and Rally

Palm Sunday March - Compassion for Refugees, Peace and Justice

- Religious, community and church groups as well as unions are targeting Palm Sunday as a major show of grassroots support for a compassionate refugee policy.

Path to Full Employment Conference

- 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.

Pay Equity Forum

- Half Day Forum - Labor Council in conjunction with Working Women's Centre

Paying For Private Profit

- Launch of a report on Public Private Partnerships (PPP's)

Peace Vigil

- No WAr on Iraq! No Australian involvement!

Peace Vigil

- 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.

Philippines Human Rights Tour

- Public Forum

Picnic for Peace

- Stop the War Group

Play Now/Act Now Free Information Sessions

- Play Now/Act Now Free Information Session

Play Now/Act Now getting smashed

- free information session - PLAY NOW/ACT NOW getting smashed

Pluto Events - The Future of the Church in Australia

- The Future of the Church in Australia Seminar

Political Economy Alumni Society Launch

- with Greg Combet, Eleanor Hall and Frank Stilwell

Political Economy Conference

- Education in Political Economy Political economy challenges orthodox economics at many levels: in the realm of theory, in economic policy and in the broader understanding of community issues.` Entry Adults $20 Concession $10

Political Economy Conference

- 'Education in Political Economy' Political economy challenges orthodox economics at many levels: in the realm of theory, in economic policy and in the broader understanding of community issues.

Politics In the Pub

- The Marketisation of Welfare and Community Services in the Global Economy

Politics in the Pub

- A Palestine Update: Latest from the Front Line

Politics in the Pub - An evening with John Robertson

- The venue for Politics In the Pub is the Gaelic Club, (Tel. 9212 1587) 64 Devonshire St., Surry Hills (directly across from the Chalmers St exit and Devonshire St tunnel at Central Station). Parking is usually available in side streets. Afterwards dinner in the Royal Exhibition Hotel across the road .

Politics in the Pub: Afghanistan - What's Happening Now

- Guest Speaker is Zelmai Fazal, Chairman of the Afghan-Australia association of Victoria. More information can be found at http://www.politicsinthepub.org

Politics in the Pub: Africa - the plunder of a continent

- Guest Speakers Ken Davis, South African Programs, Union Aid Abroad; Gavin Kitching, Assoc Professor, Politics & International Relations, NSW Uni.

Politics in the Pub: CRISIS IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - ANSETT, HIH, One.Tel

- Hear Stephen Mayne, Publisher of http://www.crikey.com.au, discuss the crisis in Corporate Governance

Politics in the Pub: Refugees - why humanitarian policy will work

- Fr Mark Raper, Director of Uniya, Jesuit Social Justice Centre Sydney and former International Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service and Justice John Dowd AO, International Commission of Jurists will discuss why a humanitarian policy will work in Australia.

Politics in the Pub: Tertiary Education - the vandals strike again

- Dr Carolyn Alport, President, National Tertiary Education Union; Gerard Noonan, Education Editor, Sydney Morning Herald.

Power Industry Delegates Meeting

- The purpose of the meeting is to dicuss the Campaign in response to the Government's announcement of thier intention to privatise Pacific Power International. The meeting will also consider the Government's proposal to transfer Generation members to EISS.

Privatising Democracy? Government and Crisis of Consent

- Privatisation and corporatisation of government services and utilities has created widespread public discontent. This seminar examines the possibility that this discontent may lead to a crisis of consent in democracy.

Protest Rally about the US Free Trade Agreement

- Bring your banners and signs and join AFTINET's peaceful protest rally about the US Free Trade negotiations. The Trade Minister will be giving a breakfast speech to the Australian Institute of Export and a range of community and union speakers will be speaking outside the building. More details contact AFTINET on 9299-7833.

Pub Night

- Pub Night

Pub Trivia-Young Unionists Movement

- Pub Trivia - Young Unionists Movement will be held with special guest MC and also a gold coin donation to the picket of the day.

Public Education in NSW: The Way Forward

- Professor Tony Vinson and President of the NSW Teachers' Federation will be speaking about the Public Education System in NSW and The Way Forward

Public Forum on Anti-Terrorism Legislation

- 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".

Public Forum on Child Care Affordability and Accessibility

- Hear Federal Labor's plans to tackle the National child care crisis.

Public Forum on Schizophrenia

- The forum will hear about the latest research, and its implications for services for those with schizophrenia and their families

Public Meeting on Western Sahara

- 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

Public Meeting: Fair Trade to coincide with WTO Meeting

- 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.

Public Meeting: Sydney's Toxic Waste Problems

- Dr Paul Connett, International Expert on Incineration and Dioxins will be speaking to those interested in environmental issues around the EIS on Rhodes Peninsula and the HCB destruction in Botany.

RAC Forum-Former Diplomat Tony Kevin on the SIEV-X tragedy

- 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.

Radio Documentary on 1973 Ford Strike

- Hear the story of the predominantly migrant auto workers fighting for better pay and conditions who revolted against their bosses.

Rally - Abuses of Workers' Rights in South Korea

- This rally is part of an International Day of Action in support of Korean Workers.

Rally at Senate Hearing on GATS and USFTA

- 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 Building Workers

- Can you afford a wage cut?

Rally for Medicare

- 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.

Rally for Saharawi National Day

- Express to the UN and the Australian Government that 29 years of exile.

Rally for Truth

- A rally to draw attention to the truth about refugees and the threatened war on Iraq will be held Saturday 26th October, starting at 12pm from Town Hall.

Rally in Support of Ansett Workers

- Rally in support of Ansett workers whose jobs and entitlements are under threat.

Rally in Support of Ansett and Related Workers

- One of a series of nationwide lunch-time rallies in support of the workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the collapse of Ansett.

Rally in Support of Sydney Hilton Workers

- Workers at the Sydney Hilton have voted to take industrial action and need your support. Anyone who could attend at this time would be much appreciated.

Rally organised against Ruddock's visit to UNSW

- Series of student groups and RAC will hold a rally to protest the visit of Ruddock to their campus.

Rally regarding Funding for Community Services

- The rally is being held to call on the Federal Government to pay their share in next weeks budget.

Reconciliation 2000 - Where is it at?

- 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.