Comrades,
Please distribute this within your networks.
Flyers and posters are available from Trades Hall
phone 03 9662 3511 for more information
STOP WORK RALLY FOR A FAIR SHARE FOR WORKERS
Rally for Australian jobs and the
human rights of workers all over the world.
Tuesday 12 September
10.30am
at Victorian Trades Hall Council Carlton
(marching to Enterprise Park on Yarra River opposite Casino near Old Customs
House by 11.15am)
In the lead up to the World Economic Forum Asia Pacific regional meeting we
must speak out about the lack of regulation of global capital, the damage of
free trade and the irresponsible behaviour of Multinational Corporations.
GIVE VOICE TO YOUR CONCERN
Free trade is not a fair deal for workers in Australia or in developing
countries. Big business likes free trade because it can get access to cheap
labour and low environmental standards. Just think how many companies have
shut down in Australia and moved off shore. In many parts of the world
workers are persecuted for forming and joining unions. In many countries
the basic human rights contained in the United Nations Charter are not
respected, so it's no surprise to find that worker's rights as defined by
the International Labour Organisation are ignored. Fair trade should mean
that workers in developing countries enjoy the right to organise to improve
their wages and conditions. It means that occupational health and safety
standards are not compromised. The World Economic Forum is comprised of the
world's biggest corporations, CEOs of leading companies in key industries,
media executives and politicians.
Not surprisingly trade unions, environmentalists and community
organisations aren't members of the WEF. Globalisation shouldn't be allowed
to take its toll on jobs and communities either here in Australia or
overseas. It's time to demand a fair share for workers everywhere.
WEF meetings have been targeted in many countries because labour and
community leaders want to see fair trade, not free trade.
For more information contact your union or the following web sites
www.vthc.org.au
www.actu.asn.au
www.globaljustice2000.
Indira Narayan
Victorian Trades Hall Council
Tel. 03 9662 3511
Fax: 03 9663 2127
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