LL:DDV: First AAWL meeting of 2004
This event is on the Leftlink Caledan at http://www.leftlink.net Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 - Please come to the first AAWL meeting of 2004: Tuesday 3 February at 6 pm Evatt room, Trades Hall 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South Agenda: Projects and activities in 2004 Annual General Meeting Tuesday 2 March International Women's Day Monday 8 March Anti-war rally Saturday 20 March International Day of Mourning Sunday 28 April May Day Saturday 1 May - workers change the world -- Visit the proposed Leftlink web site at http://www.leftlink.net/ -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Yorta Yorta Survival Weekend
This event is on the Leftlink Calendar at http://www.leftlink.net - Yorta Yorta Survival Weekend Barmah Forest, Northern Victoria Barmah Lakes Campsite Saturday 24 to Monday 26 January Come and show solidarity with the Yorta Yorta people at the Barmah Forest and celebrate the survival of this country and its Traditional Owners BYO tent, food, drink and musical instruments. Public toilets and cooking facilities available. For directions and camping information see www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/05_0022.pdf For Information on the Yorta Yorta Native Title campaign see: Yorta Yorta Decision: Terra Nullius by Attrition and Friends of the Earth Barmah - Millewa campaign Source: Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR Victoria) www.nativetitle.org - Land Rights Now -- Visit the proposed Leftlink web site at http://www.leftlink.net/ -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDA: Survival 2004 - Canberra
This event is on the Leftlink Calendar - http://www.leftlink.net/ Survival 2004 Canberra Invasion Day Corroboree You are invited to a Corroboree and Festival at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy (in front of the Old Parliament House) King George Terrace, Canberra beginning on Monday 26 January The Corroboree will take place from Monday 26 January until Wednesday 28 January. The Aboriginal Tent Embassy was established in 1972 to demand recognition of Aboriginal sovereignty, Land Rights and justice. This struggle continues today. Support the struggle for Aboriginal rights. Support the Aboriginal Tent Embasy. It is recommended that people who come to the festival bring a gift to support the work of the Tent Embassy. It is possible to camp at the site during the festival. For information please call Canberra Community Radio 2XX fm on 02 6230 0100 or Darren Bloomfield at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy on 0400 415 282 Please send your message of solidarity to Canberra Community Radio 2XX fm at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or to the Aboriginal Tent Embassy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Visit the proposed Leftlink web site at http://www.leftlink.net/ -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne solidarity events
This event is on the Leftlink Calendar - http://www.leftlink.net/ Freedom Run Festival Saturday 24 January from 1 pm Ceres Farm, 8 Lee Street Brunswick Entry: $9 / $11 - Proceeds to Refugee Action Collective For information please call Refugee Action Collective on 03 9659 3505 - Share the Spirit Melbourne Survival Day Concert Monday 26 January from 12 noon Treasury Gardens, Spring Street Melbourne No Alcohol - Free event organised by Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation For information please call Rachel or Bree at Radio 3CR on 03 9419 8377 - Support Chubb workers in East Timor Chubb workers members of KSTL East Timor were sacked while on strike against pay cuts Please write letters of protest and solidarity More information from APHEDA at www.apheda.org.au Donations can be given to Margot Hoyte at Victorian Trades Hall Council Tel: 03 9662 3511 - workers change the world -- Visit the proposed Leftlink web site at http://www.leftlink.net/ -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne solidarity events
Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 - AAWL email news Important solidarity events coming up: Monday 15 December at 5 pm Victorian Trades Hall Council end of year function Old Ballroom, Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street Carlton South All welcome Tuesday 16 December at 6:30 pm Refugee Action Collective end of year function Trades Hall Bar, Trades Hall 54 Victoria Street Carlton South All welcome Thursday 18 December at 2 pm Picket Vanstone - Free the Refugees Committee for Economic Development Australia, 136 Exhibition Street Melbourne Organised by Refugee Action Collective - workers change the world -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:INFO: Stolen Wages campaign update
Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A131820 - AAWL Email News To: AAWL Members, Union Affiliates, ACTU, VTHC, QCU Latest highlights on the Stolen Wages campaign Dear comrades, The Stolen Wages campaign has now been endorsed by the United Trades Labour Council of South Australia The LHMU publicised the Stolen Wages campaign on its website on 4 December, and this has been publicised by Labourstart A European solidarity website is now promoting the Stolen Wages campaign Major initiatives to discuss the national situation with the issue of Stolen Wages are expected to take place in 2004 Regular email updates on the Stolen Wages campaign are available. Please request them from campaign coordinator Christine Howes at [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can also contact Christine Howes directly on 0419 656 277 if you would like any additional information. In solidarity Manrico Moro Project Officer -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Singapore solidarity meeting
Tuesday 7 October at 6:30 pm AAWL public meeting with Zulfikar Mohamad Sharif - Association for Democracy in Singapore Singapore workers organise for union rights and human rights Evatt Room, Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South All welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne solidarity events
Friday 29 August at 5:30 pm Rally for Refugees - Tampa Day 2003 State Library, Swanston Street, Melbourne Tuesday 2 September at 6 pm Supporting Burmese workers and refugees AAWL meeting with Saw Min Lwin, President of Federation of Trade Unions Burma Evatt Room, Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South -= Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318=20 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne solidarity meeting on Philippines situation
Solidarity meeting on Philippines situation Thursday 28 August at 6 pm Public Meeting with Dr Carol Pagaduan Arullo - Vice Chairperson Bayan Philippines Unitarian Church, 110 Grey Street, East Melbourne Organised by: Gabriela Australia, Migrante Melbourne, Philippine Caucus for Peace Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne meeting in support of Burmese workers
Dear comrade, it will be very helpful if you could advertise the following event: Tuesday 2 September at 6 pm AAWL general meeting with Saw Min Lwin President, Federation of Trade Unions Burma Evatt Room, Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South In solidarity Manrico Moro Project Officer Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne meeting with international union delegates
Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA Public Meeting with José da Costa (President KSTL - Trade Union Council of East Timor) and Wellington Chibebe (Secretary General Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions) Thursday 21 August at 7 pm Trades Hall Bar Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South Information: Peter Jennings (02) 9264 9343 or 0409 047 353 Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:URL: Stolen Wages newsletter
The Stolen Wages newsletter is now available on the Victorian Trades Hall Hall website at http://www.vthc.org.au/campaigns/20030515_aboriginal.html Regular campaign updates are available by subscribing to the email update list produced by Christine Howes [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne meeting on Sri Lanka
AAWL public meeting Tuesday 5 August at 6 pm Evatt Room, Trades Hall 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South Supporting workers in Sri Lanka A discussion with Ray Berbling Jim O'Connor Ray Berbling (representing Australian Friends of the People of Indian Pacific Ocean) and Jim O'Connor (representing the Socialist Party) will report on their visits to Sri Lanka, the situation for workers there, and developing our solidarity work This is a free event All are welcome Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne meeting on Aceh
Video screening and discussion: Aceh: Indonesia's Dirty War With John Martinkus, journalist just returned from Aceh; Damien Kingsbury, author of Power Politics the Indonesian Military; Vannessa Hearman, Action in Solidarity with Asia the Pacific (ASAP) Friday 18 July at 6.30pm Kaleide Theatre RMIT 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne Entry by donation Information: 0407 023 672 Organised by Action in Solidarity with Asia the Pacific Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne workshop: Strong Unions - Safe Jobs
Australia Asia Workers Links Workshop Strong Unions - Safe Jobs Workers in Indonesia Australia Asia Worker Links (AAWL) is an organisation that has been building links with unions and workers' organisations in the Asia Pacific region for 24 years. It provides information and training on a range of issues, including occupational health and safety. AAWL is running a free workshop at the Victorian Trades Hall Council on July 19th from 11am to 3pm. The workshop, Strong Unions - Safe Jobs will be on the development of international solidarity, and how to improve workers' health and safety across languages and cultures. Among the speakers will be Cathy Butcher, the OHS Co-ordinator of the VTHC OHS Unit and Gwynnyth Evans, the OHS Officer with the Meat Industry Employees' Union (AMIEU). Both Cathy and Gwynnyth have had many years of experience in occupational health and safety. For more information or to register, contact AAWL on 03 9663 7277 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Regional Health Safety Project Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Malaysian solidarity visit
The Malaysian government has declared that Tian Chua is being released, after two years in detention without trial under the Internal Security Act However Tian is still in jail, as the Malaysian government is stating that Tian still has a number of criminal charges pending Malaysia still detainees many other people without charge under the ISA Come to hear Toni Kassim, speak in support of the campaign to free Tian Chua and abolish the ISA Toni Kassim is a respected Malaysian women's rights and human rights activist Public forum on human rights Thursday 5 June 7:30 pm Activist Resource Centre, 14 Risley Street, Richmond North Organised by: Amnesty International Public forum on gender human rights Friday 6 June 2:30 pm Room 239 Old Arts Building, Melbourne University Organised by: Gender Studies, SAGES, Postgraduate Association Dinner to welcome Toni Kassim to Melbourne Friday 6 June 6:30 pm Balti Indian Cafe, 126 Lygon Street, Carlton South Organised by: AAWL Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Public meeting: Free Tian Chua
Public meeting: Tuesday 3 June at 6 pm Evatt Room, Trades Hall 54 Victoria Street Carlton South Malaysian labour activist Tian Chua has been in jail for two years. He was jailed without trial under the Internal Security Act because he organised for workers' rights. Tian's detention is now being reviewed. This is a critical time for all workers and union to demand his release. Come to the public meeting to hear Zaitun Toni Kassim from Suaram Malaysia report on the international campaign to free Tian. Zaitun Toni Kassim is a long time women's rights and democratic rights activist in Malaysia. She was also an opposition candidate against the Mahathir government at the last Malaysian federal elections. At this meeting there will also be a report by Piergiorgio Moro on the 10th Anniversary commemoration of the Kader toy factory fire held on 10 May in Bangkok. Piergiorgio was the AAWL delegate to the commemoration and attended the health safety meetings and protests held in Bangkok to mark ten years since the tragedy in which 188 workers died because of the negligence of the company. This report is part of our continuing support for right of workers in the Asia Pacific region to demand health safety in their workplace. Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Free Tian Chua
Melbourne Rally to Free Tian Chua Thursday 10 April at 5 pm Malaysian Airlines, Nauru House 80 Collins Street Melbourne Australia Tian Chua is a Malaysian labour organiser. On 10 April 2001 Tian Chua was arrested. He has not been charged. On 24 April 2001 he was officially detained under Malaysia's infamous Internal Security Act (ISA). The ISA allows for detention for two years. The Minister for Home Affairs can extend the detention for a further two years at the stroke of a pen. Tian Chua is coming to end of his first two years detention. As a labour organiser Tian assisted workers across all races in Malaysia. It is time to free Tian Chua It is time to free all political prisoners in Malaysia Information: Victorian Trades Hall Council http://www.vthc.org.au/events/20030325_30.html *** Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Stop the war on refugees
Stop the war on refugees AAWL meeting Tuesday 1 April at 6 pm Evatt Room, Trades Hall 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South Speakers: Fivo Freitas - East Timor refugees campaign Jerome Small - Baxter detention centre All welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne rally to stop the Blackshirts
Rally to stop the Blackshirts Saturday 29 March at 12 noon Brunswick Town Hall Rally organised by Diversity in Safe Communities, a coalition formed to oppose the activities of the Blackshirts in Brunswick. Source: Diversity in Safe Communities Endorsements: Phone: 03 9386 3230 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne May Day Committee
The next meeting of the Melbourne May Day Committee will be held on Tuesday 18 March at 7:30 pm in the Evatt Room, Trades Hall 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South *** Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Support East Timorese asylum seekers
You are invited to a dinner and dance in support of East Timorese Asylum seekers Saturday 1 March at 7:30 pm St Augustine's Hall, Somerville Road, Yarraville Featuring East Timorese music, dancing, a great jazz duo and Rod Quantock Cost: $35 for 3 course meal. Drinks at bar prices Tickets: Yasmin Noorani 8327 7911 [EMAIL PROTECTED] All proceeds to aid East Timorese asylum seekers while they wait for an outcome on their appeal to stay permanently in Australia Information: Shirley Carlos 9315 2240 Leesl Wegner 8327 7767 *** Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:URL: Latest update: 602 anti war demonstrations
Latest update: 602 anti war demonstrations worldwide This website lists the cities publicising anti war demonstrations and links to the organising groups: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=725 *** Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Defend the building unions
Rally: Defend the building unions 6 February at 9am at Trades Hall Martin Kingham will appear in the Magistrates Court on 6 February facing charges arising out of the anti-union Cole Royal Commission The VTHC urges affiliates and activists to join a rally in defence of the building unions and Martin Kingham on 6 February at 9am at Trades Hall. VTHC secretary Leigh Hubbard has warned trade unionists to expect increased anti-union activity from the Federal Government when the Cole Royal Commission report is handed down on 31 January. Mr Hubbard said the Howard Government would use the Commission's findings to justify the intensification of attacks on basic union rights. The Royal Commission has been exposed as a blatant exercise in union bashing. The government has wasted over 60 million dollars in tax payers money in an attempt to destroy the CFMEU. The union movement in Victoria must conduct a unified campaign to stop any further attack on workers democratic rights Mr Hubbard said. I would urge all union members and activists to attend a rally at Trades Hall on February 6 in support of building unions and CFMEU state secretary Martin Kingham as the first step in a campaign to defend basic union rights in 2003. Source: www.vthc.org.au *** Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:AA: Defend union rights
Defend the building unions Defend union rights Rally Thursday 6 February 9 am Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South The VTHC urges affiliates and activists to join a rally in defence of the building unions and Martin Kingham on 6 February at 9am at Trades Hall. Martin Kingham will appear in the Magistrates Court on this day facing charges arising out of the anti-union Cole Royal Commission. VTHC secretary Leigh Hubbard has warned trade unionists to expect increased anti-union activity from the Federal Government when the Cole Royal Commission report is handed down on 31 January. Mr Hubbard said the Howard Government would use the Commission's findings to justify the intensification of attacks on basic union rights. The Royal Commission has been exposed as a blatant exercise in union bashing. The government has wasted over 60 million dollars in tax payers money in an attempt to destroy the CFMEU. The union movement in Victoria must conduct a unified campaign to stop any further attack on workers democratic rights Mr Hubbard said. I would urge all union members and activists to attend a rally at Trades Hall on February 6 in support of building unions and CFMEU state secretary Martin Kingham as the first step in a campaign to defend basic union rights in 2003. Source: www.vthc.org.au Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: International Human Rights Day - Melbourne
International Human Rights Day Tuesday 10 December 2002 6:30 pm Trades Hall 54 Victoria Street Carlton South Public Meeting The fight for workers' rights Martin Kingham with Leigh Hubbard, Damien Lawson Dave Kerin for the Victorian Peace Network and a speaker representing Refugees Workers Change the World Leaflet can be downloaded from Trades Hall website www.vthc.org.au Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:INFO: Community Radio 3CR subscriber drive
3CR Subscriber Drive November 8 -15 2002 3CR 855 AM 3CR Radio, Melbourne's independent and progressive radio station is having its annual subscriber drive. 3CR Radio has over 400 volunteers and 20 different languages on air each week. 3CR Radio is community radio where you can hear programs produced by and for Kooris, women, environmentalists, community language groups, social justice organisations, trade unions, lesbian and gay people, community artists, alternative musicians and local artists. The Australia Asia Worker Links radio program, Asia Pacific Currents can be heard every Saturday morning on 3CR Radio at 9.00am. 3CR Radio can remain free of government and corporate sponsorship with the support of our subscribers. If you become a subscriber you can get discounts at the movies, bike shops, music outlets and many other businesses in and around Melbourne. You also get a chance to become involved in the running of 3CR via the Federation meetings. Subscriber week prizes include Queenscliff music festival double passes, DVD player worth $500, a crumpler bag worth $200, dinner at Clay Pots in St Kilda up to $160, and many smaller prizes. Subscription Rates Full$44 Concession $22 Organisation$66 Ring 3CR Radio on 03 9419 8377 to become a subscriber. Source: Asia Pacific Currents Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:leftlink;vicnet.net.au Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:majordomo;vicnet.net.au?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:majordomo;vicnet.net.au?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Melbourne Rally to defend the CFMEU
Defend the CFMEU Rally: Thursday 24 October at 8:45 am Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South March to the Magistrates Court at 9 am The attack on CFMEU is a threat to all - Their rights are our rights The Victorian Trades Hall Council urge all unions to rally on 24 October against the Cole Royal Commission's attack on the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU). Martin Kingham, CFMEU Secretary, has been charged under the Royal Commission Act (1902) for refusing to endanger the livelihoods of his members. He was charged for failing to produce a document relating to the funding and organisation of union training and will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 24 October. Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Leigh Hubbard has called on all affiliated unions to attend the rally in defence of Martin Kingham who is now personally under attack from the Royal Commission for the 'crime' of acting to protect the interests and privacy of his members. Leigh Hubbard said: We urge all union members to take a stand in support of basic trade union rights. The Howard Government has targeted the CFMEU because they represent the strength of militant unionism. Why does the Government seem intent on crushing the strongest sections of the union movement? For the simple reason that strong, militant trade unionism provides the best protection and conditions for ordinary = working people. Source: Victorian Trades Hall Council www.vthc.org.au - Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:INFO: Nike demonstrators cleared of charges
Nike demonstrators cleared of charges On Monday 14 October at the Melbourne's Magistrate Court the case against the five defendants who were arrested outside Nike was found to be insufficient and it was dismissed. The five demonstrators had been arrested and charged with besetting the Nike premises and obstructing police on 1 June 2001. The arrests had been made in the tenth week of weekly Friday night demonstrations for workers rights held outside the Melbourne Nike store. During the case it was stated in evidence that the police had mobilised 210 police officers on the night, in order to end the demonstration. The court case lasted four days and up to a dozen police gave evidence for the prosecution. The five defendants wish to thank their legal team for their excellent work. The defendants also wish to thank all the people who attended the court case to provide moral support, and all the people who sent solidarity messages. Source: AAWL Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318=20 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Nike court case in Melbourne
The Nike demonstrators face court. On 1 June 2001 five pro-labour activists were arrested outside the Nike superstore in Swanston Street, Melbourne. They were part of a demonstration that was in support of the right to organise for workers in factories producing Nike products, and against the anti-labour activities of the Nike company. The demonstrations were part of an international network that works towards improving the conditions of workers in the footwear and apparel industries. The five demonstrators were all charged with 'besetting' and 'not following police orders'. They are all pleading not guilty. The trial will begin on Tuesday 8 October at 10 am at the Magistrates Court, Corner William and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne. You are encouraged to show your support for workers rights by attending the court case. Source: AAWL Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Melbourne solidarity meetings
Coming up: Thursday 26 September at 5:30 pm Public meeting with Emilia Dapulang, KMU Labour Centre, Philippines in the Old Ballroom, Trades Hall Tuesday 1 October at 6 pm Public meeting: Road to Freedom with reports from Damien Lawson and Richard Lane Human Rights in Bangkok, Detentions in Malaysia, Situation in East Timor in the Evatt Room, Trades Hall These meetings are in Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Free Tian Chua
Free Tian Chua Demonstrate: Wednesday 10 April, 12:30 pm Malaysian Airlines, Nauru House, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne Tian was jailed on 10 April 2001. Tian Chua is jailed under the Internal Security Act. Tian has a long history of organising workers of all races in Malaysia. Tian was the organiser of the Labour Resource Centre in Malaysia and a main activist in the democracy movement. He is in jail because he fights for the rights of all workers. Abolish the ISA The Malaysian Internal Security Act allows the repressive Mahathir Government to jail people for up to two years without any charges being laid and without any form of trial. After two years the government has to present a charge. The Malaysian government uses the ISA to threaten all opposition and to scare workers fighting for their rights. Free Tian Chua - Defend the right to organise Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 SUARAM, 383, 1st Floor, Jalan 5/59, Ptaling Gardens, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 60 3 7784 3525 Fax: 60 3 7784 3526 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.suaram.org/isa/index.htm -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:AA: Free Tian Chua
Malaysian labour activist Tian Chua has been detained without charge since 10 April 2001, because he is a democracy activist and a labour activist. Tian has sent AAWL and Australian labour activists a solidarity card from prison. Send your solidarity card to Tian. Support the campaign against the Internal Security Act. Tian's card campaign information are available at: www.vthc.org.au/campaigns/ Free Tian Chua - Abolish the ISA *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Karen community events, Melbourne
the Australia Karen Youth Project (AKYP) and Footscray Community Arts Centre present The Hidden Land a theatre production of the life struggles of the Karen people from Burma Directed by John Bolton with Pongjit Saphakhun, Richard Barber, Ler Say Wai, Jennifer Nield Samantha Bews performed by the Karen community of Melbourne Saturday, November 10, 7.30pm Sunday, November 11, 4.00pm Footscray Community Arts Centre 45 Moreland St, Footscray Tickets: $8 full/$5 concession/children free Bookings: 9689 5677 or 9388 9090 plus Karen Community Festival A free event in the grounds of the Footscray Community Arts Centre on Sunday, November 11 from 12noon to 4.00pm · talks by leaders of the Karen National Union on a national speaking tour · launch of a Karen CD project with live music performance · information, food and handicraft stalls · a photo exhibition and videos from Karen state and the refugee camps · presentation of traditional dance, childrens games and Karen sport this project has been generously supported by the Australia Council for the Arts VicHealth *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:PR: JUSTICE BASED ON TRUTH VIGIL
PRESS RELEASE from Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, Melbourne JUSTICE BASED ON TRUTH VIGIL The Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Melbourne is holding a VIGIL on November 1 - 2. This significant gathering is an opportunity to ceremonially acknowledge the Aboriginal people who were massacred during the colonisation period in Victoria. The gathering is intended to be a time for remembering, honouring, healing and above all an opportunity to present the truth. People will gather at 11.30 pm on November 1 and the Vigil will commence at 12 midnight and conclude at 7 am on November 2. Every hour candles will be lit to acknowledge the massacre sites across Victoria and a narrative of each site will be told. It is expected that this gathering will add significantly to the continuing Reconciliation process in Victoria, by bringing forward information in a way that promotes an honest remembering of this part of our history and by bringing non-Indigenous and Indigenous peoples together in a unique and positive commemorative gathering. The venue is the Aboriginal Advancement League Oval corner St. George's Road and Watts Street, Thornbury. Entry to the oval will be via Watts Street. Please bring your own chairs and rugs. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available. For further information please contact: Vicki Walker Coordinator Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Tel: 03 9480 3849 Mobile: 0418 374 306 *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:AA: Free Tian Chua
Free Tian Chua Saturday 27 October is the international day of action to free Tian Chua Tian Chua has been jailed under the Internal Security Act. Tian has a long history of organising workers of all races in Malaysia. Tian was the organiser of the Labour Resource Centre in Malaysia and a main activist in the democracy movement. Tian was jailed on 10 April 2001. He is in jail because he fights for the rights of all workers. Malaysian activists will be holding a rally outside the gates of Kamunting Detention Centre in Taiping, Malaysia Please send a message of support to: SUARAM, 383, 1st Floor, Jalan 5/59, Ptaling Gardens, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel: 60 3 7784 3525Fax: 603 7784 3526 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.suaram.org/isa/index.htm Abolish the ISA The Malaysian Internal Security Act allows the repressive Mahathir Government to jail people for up to two years without any charges being laid and without any form of trial. After two years the government has to present a charge. The Malaysian government uses the ISA to threaten all opposition and to scare workers fighting for their rights. Defend the right to organise Free Tian Chua *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Unions in China
Dear comrade, Anita Chan is a lecturer at Australian National University, Canberra and author of China's Workers Under Assault. She will be providing AAWL with a briefing on the trade union situation in China Friday 26 October at 6 pm Evatt Room, First Floor, Trades Hall 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South This will be useful opportunity for AAWL members and for union activists who want to know more about current conditions in China I hope to see you there In solidarity Manrico Moro Project Officer *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Melbourne Stop Work and Rally
RALLY For Jobs, Job Security and a FAIR Industrial Relations System Stop Work and Rally Thursday 1 November, 12 noon City Square, Swanston Street, Melbourne Tell John Howard that job security and fair employment matter Source: Victorian Trades Hall Council Tel: 03 9662 3511 Web: www.vthc.org.au *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Concert to Aid the Afghan Refugee Crisis Appeal
CONCERT AND PARTY TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE AFGHANISTAN REFUGEE CRISIS at Preston Town Hall cnr High St and Gower St Preston at 3 pm on Sunday 25 November Featuring fabulous musicians: Kavisha Mazzella Doug de Vries and Diana Clark Crying in Public Places Carl Pannuzzo Petrunka Phil Bywater and The Great Unwashed and more! Tickets: $15 full, $10 conc Drinks and Snacks available. BOOKINGS: 9386 8456 All proceeds will go to Oxfam Community Aid Abroad's Afghan Refugee Crisis Appeal Source: Oxfam Community Aid Abroad www.caa.org.au *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Melbourne Stop Work and Rally
RALLY For Jobs, Job Security and a FAIR Industrial Relations System Stop Work and Rally Thursday 1 November, 12 noon City Square, Swanston Street, Melbourne Tell John Howard that job security and fair employment matter Source: Victorian Trades Hall Council Tel: 03 9662 3511 Web: www.vthc.org.au *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: AAWL meeting
aawl telephone and fax numbers have changed please change your records: tel: 61 3 9663 7277 fax: 61 3 9662 4557 you are invited to the next aawl general meeting at our new office tuesday 4 september at 6 pm earthworker room, 2nd floor, old building trades hall, 54 victoria street, carlton south agenda: fundraising visit from thailand regional health safety project office, radio, email news, website indonesiaeast timor union training all welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Fax: 61 3 9662 4557 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:AA: Police raid on Indonesia conference
Comrades and friends, below please find (i) the text of an open letter which Australian activists will send to the Australian Foreign Minister in response to the attack on the INCREASE Conference on June 8, 2001 (ii) the website of ASIET [Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor] (iii) A motion put before the Senate of the Australian Federal Parliament by Greens senator Bob Brown, on Monday 18 June, 2001. (iv) An ISO website on which you will find a solidarity statement plus many international signatories. Further statements of support are welcome at this email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (i) OPEN LETTER TO ALEXANDER DOWNER, FEDERAL MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS On the afternoon of June 8 the Asia Pacific Labour Solidarity Conference on Neoliberalism in Sawangan south of Jakarta, organised by the Indonesian NGO INCREASE, Indonesian Centre for Reform and Social Emancipation, was violently broken up by Indonesian secret police and their right-wing militia thugs. Courageous attempts by the conference organisers failed to prevent the police from herding 32 foreign participants onto police trucks and cars to be driven to the central Jakarta police station. There they were detained without charge by police intelligence and their passports removed. The police left the conference site mindful that the machete- and sickle-wielding militia thugs had stayed behind. At approximately 7pm they launched an attack on the remaining Indonesian participants, who had to run for their lives. A number were injured and two people were hospitalised, one requiring emergency surgery for a slashed artery. This vicious attack on democratic rights is of serious concern: it signifies the beginning of an attempt by the right wing to return to the worst of the New Order repression experienced under the former Suharto regime. It is also reminiscent of the actions carried out by the Indonesian armed forces in collaboration with militia thugs in East Timor in 1999 and by similar groups in Indonesia against the democratic forces. It is now clear that the visa violations were really an excuse used by the police intelligence to close down the conference. The Indonesian immigration authorities have stated that the foreign participants using a short stay pass were entitled to attend seminars and did not breach any laws. According to a senior official at the Director-General for Immigration, Mursanuddin Gani, who was quoted in the June 11 Jakarta Post, the police acted on their own. The police could have contacted our office prior to raid, but as far as I know there was no notification . If they [the foreigners] really violated immigration laws, why were they released? . The police can only summons the organizers of the seminar for questioning, not necessarily question the foreigners. Gani pointed out in the same interview that foreigners visiting Indonesia for special events like conferences and business meetings were eligible for the visa-on-arrival facility, the same visa obtained by the Australian participants at the INCREASE conference. Despite this, the Australian government was quick to echo the Indonesian secret police and insist that the detainee's plight was the result of a visa misunderstanding. We, the undersigned supporters of democracy and labour rights, condemn this brutal repression of democractic rights and free speech. The Australian government's silence on this incident shows just how out of step it is with the democratic aspirations of both the Australian and Indonesian people. The vicious attack on the Sawangan conference should also make it clear that any renewal of military ties with Indonesia will give political support to the sorts of anti-democratic actions carried out by the police and right-wing militia thugs. We demand that you as Minister for Foreign Affairs condemn this blatant attack on free speech and democratic rights and that you speak out against acts of repression. Australia's foreign policy must be geared towards assisting the growth and extension of democracy in Indonesia. It should not allow the former special relationship - cultivated for 32 years by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Suharto regime - to take precedence over democratic and human rights. Australians should not be advised against attending political meetings in Indonesia - the latest excuse used by DFAT - just as Indonesians should be able to enjoy freedom of association and speech in their own country. (ii) ASIET email address: www.asiet.org.au/uact (iii) That the Senate: a/. notes the police raid that resulted in the unlawful detention of 32 foreigners (including 20 Australians) attending a labour and human rights conference near Jakarta on June 8th. b/. notes the Jakarta Post editorial of June 11, 2001 condemning the police raid with the words the day the nation turns ablind eye to its own law enforcement institutions breaking the
LL:REM: Free the Refugees
Free the Refugees RALLY Sunday 3 June at 1 pm State Library Corner Swanston and Latrobe Street Melbourne Refugees fleeing persecution, torture and the fear of death arrive in Australia seeking safe haven. Instead they are locked up in remote and inhospitable desert compounds surrounded by razor wire. End mandatory detention Full rights, not temporary visas Funding for settlement, not detention Stop racist scapegoating This rally has been endorsed by the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the Victorian Trades Hall Council Source: Refugee Action Collective Tel: 61 3 9386 4815 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.vicnet.net.au/~rac-vic Please send your message of solidarity *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9419 5045 Fax: 61 3 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Talk on Fiji, Australia and the Pacific Islands
From: Nic Maclellan [EMAIL PROTECTED] FIJI, AUSTRALIA AND THE PACIFIC ISLANDS Wednesday 30 May, 6pm Venue: New International Bookshop Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton (corner of Lygon and Victoria Streets) Phone: 96623744 Nancy Atkin and Nic Maclellan will speak about Australian policy on Fiji and the Pacific Islands. What are the sources of current social and political upheavals in the region? What is Australia's role in South Pacific region's economy, environment and security? Nancy and Nic returned to Australia this year after living in Fiji between 1997 - 2000. Admission: members $5, others $6, concession $2 Part of a series of Wednesday night discussions at the New International Bookshop, auspiced by Arena and Overland magazines, the New International Bookshop collective, the Labour History Society and the Australian Fabian Society *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9419 5045 Fax: 61 3 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:ART: May Day greetings
May Day 2001 The First of May has been an important day for the international working class since 1889 when the day was chosen to commemorate the massacre by police of striking workers in the US city of Chicago. The First of May is the day when the working class celebrates its class and power and asserts its rights as separate and irreconcilable to those of the capitalist class. In the Asia Pacific region, massive industrialisation over the last 50 years has seen the size of the working class grow by the millions. Faced with repression in many countries, it has nevertheless been able to organise and take actions to further its interests. The ability of the Asian working class to express itself on the First of May has always been conditioned by the relative strength of the political parties which represent it. During the 1970's under the dictatorship of President Marcos, Philippine workers were at the forefront of the anti dictatorship struggle and reached the peak of their power in the mid 1980's. In those days, May Day in Manila had become a massive show of force with international guests coming from countries all around the world to express unity with the Filipino comrades. In Korea, the working class had to reorganise itself after the defeats of the early post war years under a series of repressive military regimes. Notwithstanding huge losses, the workers began forming working class organisations in the 1970's and by the mid 1980's were able to start challenging the power of the military regimes. Even in the present the Korean working class continues to face massive obstacles under the economic ravages of capitalism and the repressive actions of the state. Indonesia was the country in the post was era that had the strongest organised working class of the region both at the industrial and political level. The military coup of 1965 was accompanied by a two year long massacre of the left which totally liquidated both the industrial and political organisations of the workers. While this crime set back the working class by decades, Indonesian workers nevertheless reorganised as the country went through a long period of industrialisation. By the late 1990's, the Indonesian working class was able to use its power to help in the overthrow of the Soeharto dictatorship. The post Soeharto era sees a number of political parties and workers' organizations, with May Day an important symbol of the power of workers. In the region two most populous countries, China and India, the working class is currently facing very different political climates. In India, where Communist parties have historically been strong and May Day has always been celebrated, the intensifying pressures of capitalism are nevertheless disorientating sections of the working class and leading them into the arms of reactionary nationalist parties. In China, under a climate of intensifying capitalist restructuring, workers are not only fighting back on the shopfloor but are also trying to find new forms of political organisations that will defend their interests. In Australia, while May Day was celebrated every year, it was on a weekend and not on the day itself. The year 2001 marks a turning point for the Australian working class as a number of left wing organizations, as well as militant unions and labour councils, have planned to rebuild May Day and hold political rallies on the day itself. While this process by Australian workers of using May Day to politically assert their independence as a class is just beginning and still full of contradictions, it is one necessary step in the strengthening of the Australian working class. We hope that in the future, actions on May Day will grow and be coordinated internationally around the region, as a truly international day of working class power. It is in this spirit that AAWL wishes to send solidarity greetings to all those working class organization that are planning actions on May Day and to wish success to your respective struggles. We hope that in the coming years we will strengthen our relationships and support each other in the struggles ahead. We look forward to receiving your message of greetings to be read out at May Day rallies in Australia. In solidarity Australia Asia Worker Links *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9419 5045 Fax: 61 3 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Aceh: Which way forward?
Indonesian language public meeting Aceh: Which way forward? Speakers: Mr Patuan Samosir (Director, SBSI Indonesia Research Department) Mr Tajul Arifin Bin Abdul Jalil (Chairperson, Aceh Labour Party) Thursday 8 March at 5 pm Function Room 5th floor, John Medley Building Grattan Street main entrance University of Melbourne Parkville Jointly organised by AAWL and The Indonesian Program, Melbourne Institute for Asian Languages and Societies University of Melbourne Please note: This event will be in Bahasa Indonesia, with no English interpreting. *** Australia Asia Worker Links (ABN 82 920 590 967) PO Box 264 Fitzroy, Victoria 3065, Australia Tel: 61 3 9419 5045 Fax: 61 3 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink LL.VC
LL:DDV: Public meeting: Solidarity at Work
you are invited to the AAWL annual general meeting solidarity at work 6pm - tuesday 6 march 2001 trades hall, victoria st carlton south 7pm - speakers dr setia (fnpbi) indonesia abdurrachman (sbj) indonesia rohan england (ydp-uim) korea followed by dinner at gandaria satay house 112 lygon st carlton cost: $15 / $10 all welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links (ABN 82 920 590 967) PO Box 264 Fitzroy, Victoria 3065, Australia Tel: 61 3 9419 5045 Fax: 61 3 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink LL.VC
LL:DDV: AAWL general meeting
You are invited to the next AAWL general meeting Tuesday 6 February 2001 at 6 pm 124 Napier Street Fitzroy regional health safety project visit from thailand, melbourne - february visit from korea, melbourne - february indonesian unions training project with sbsi fnpbi, sbj sbr brisbane melbourne - march visit to indonesia, jakarta - may mayday, website, radio All welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links (ABN 82 920 590 967) PO Box 264 Fitzroy, Victoria 3065, Australia Tel: 61 3 9419 5045 Fax: 61 3 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink LL.VB
LL:INFO: Walk for Reconciliation Marshals
Marshals are required for the Walk for Reconciliation taking place in Melbourne on Sunday 3 December. If you would like to volunteer to be a marshal you need to attend the briefing session that will be held on the corner of St Kilda Road and Jeffries Parade at the Melbourne Grammar School boat sheds, (Melways Page 2F, Ref H6-7) on Sunday 3 December at 6 am (Yes: 6 am !) Source: Trade Unionists for Land Rights *** Australia Asia Worker Links (ABN: 82 920 590 967) PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: International Human Rights Day Melbourne luncheon
Workers Change the World You are invited to the International Human Rights Day AAWL Luncheon. 1.00pm Sunday 10th of December 2000 Maritime Union of Australia 46 Ireland St, West Melbourne Victoria 3003. Speakers: Monica Morgan - Yorta Yorta people, Barmah region Konneng Lay - Fretilin and Labour Centre, Dili Union speakers to be confirmed Roy Lambert - Australian Council for Tamil refugees Len Cooper - Australia Asia Worker Links Music and Food provided Drinks for sale $15 / $8 concession RSVP and further information: Pier Moro at Australia Asia Worker Links *** Australia Asia Worker Links (ABN: 82 920 590 967) PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink LL.VL
LL:DDV: Palestinian Culture Information Evening
Palestinian Culture Information Evening Saturday 25 November, 7 pm Upstairs Bar, Trades Hall Corner Lygon Victoria Streets, Carlton South * photographic exhibition * 'STRESS' - a short film about everyday experiences of Palestinians in the Occupied Territories * speakers - from the Palestinian community and APHEDA Union Aid Abroad Entry by gold coin donation; proceeds to APHEDA's appeal for medical relief in Palestinian Territories Information: Natasha Joyce Tel: 9484 9794 or George Myconos Tel: 9380 8158 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Source: APHEDA Australian People for Education Health and Development Abroad *** Australia Asia Worker Links (ABN: 82 920 590 967) PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink LL.VK
LL:DDV: Melbourne May Day Committee
The Annual General Meeting of the Melbourne May Day Committee will be held on Tuesday 24 October at 7:30 pm in the Evatt Room, Trades Hall Corner Lygon Victoria Streets Carlton South The election for positions on the committee will take place at this meeting Source: Melbourne May Day Committee Fax: 9416 1303 *** Australia Asia Worker Links (ABN: 82 920 590 967) PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink LL.VJ
LL:DDV: Melbourne rally for refugees
Rally and March against the Federal Government's racism Saturday 14 October at 2 pm State Library, Swanston and Latrobe sts Melbourne FREE THE REFUGEES a.. Stop Racist Scapegoating b.. Full Rights, not Temporary Visas c.. Funding for settlement, not detention music, street theatre, speakers: Rev Tim Costello, National President Baptist Union Michele O'Neil, Vic Secretary TCFUA (Textile workers' union) Martin Clutterbuck, Refugee/Immig Legal Ctre George Lekakis, Ethnic Communities Council Chaired by ROD QUANTOCK REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS ARE WELCOME Information: Judy, Tel: 0418 347 374 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink LL.VJ
AAWL General Meeting
Come to the next Australia Asia Worker Links General Meeting Tuesday 3 October at 6 pm 124 Napier Street, Fitzroy Reports: manrico moro on manila and bangkok mandy coulson on east timor regional health safety project indonesian training project for sbsi, fnpbi, sbj sbr 10 december activities visit from thailand finances, radio all welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink LL.VJ
LL:DDV: S11 Alliance Meeting Tommorrow
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 7:49 AM Due to several requests there will be an S11 Alliance Meeting tommorrow: Wednesday 20 September, 6.30pm Meeting Room 1, Building 12 Level 4, Lesley Clucas Lounge RMIT, Swanston Street, Melbourne Possible agenda items include Finances money owed; S26; reports actions on arrested and injured. Source: S11 Office GPO Box 12387, A'Beckett St, Melb 8006 Ph: 03 9925 3327 . Fax: 03 9925 3705 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The S11 Office is located in the RMIT Student Union,Building 8, Level 3, 360 Swanstons Street, Melbourne s11 campaign website: www.s11.org *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink LL.VI
LL:DDV: AAWL 21st Birthday Dinner
You are invited to the Australia Asia Worker Links 21st Birthday Dinner 21 years against global capital 21 years of international solidarity Ly Ly Palace, 183 Smith Street, Fitzroy Cost: $20 / $15 To book call Jill: 03 9419 5045 S9 Saturday 9 September 2000 at 7 pm All welcome workers change the world *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VI -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Next AAWL meeting
Come to the next Australia Asia Worker Links General Meeting Tuesday 1 August 2000, at 6pm at 124 Napier Street Fitzroy agenda: indonesian unions training project regional health safety project awo, apheda, website apwsl meeting in manila finances, radio, information aawl 21st birthday dinner world economic forum - s11 All welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VH -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: East Timorese Party
East Timorese Party With special guest Lu-Olo, President of Fretilin Saturday 22 July at 7 pm North Melbourne Town Hall Corner Errol and Queensberry Streets North Melbourne Food and drinks available Live East Timorese Band Cost: $10 Entry For information contact Lito Santos: 03 9700 5639 or Konen Lai: 0418 10292 Source: Fretilin *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VG -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: East Timor Union Meeting, Melbourne
Fretilin (The Revolutionary Front for Independence for East Timor) Invites you to meet with Lu-Olo Coordinator of Fretilin Presidential Council On Friday 21 July at 4 pm Trades Hall Bar Upstairs, Trades Hall Corner Victoria Lygon Streets, Carlton South Introduction by Sharan Burrows President, Australian Council of Trade Unions and Leigh Hubbard Secretary, Victorian Trades Hall Council RSVP: Mandy Coulson Free Timor Campaign Tel: 03 9639 7688 Source: Free Timor Campaign and Victorian Trades Hall Council *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VG -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:INFO: Information on Global Action Conference
Subject: Global Action Conference, speakers + agenda http://www.egroups.com/message/melb2000-announce/38 THE GLOBAL ACTION CONFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL ACTION IN AN ERA OF GLOBALISATION SAT, JULY 29. Melbourne University $10/ $5 proudly presented by: GREEN LEFT WEEKLY 9639 8622 FRIENDS OF THE EARTH 9419 8700 In the lead up to S11 protests against the World Economic Forum, this one day conference will help build alternatives to the politics of global capital... FEATURED PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: - MONICA MORGAN, Yorta Yorta people - NANCY IGLESIAS, Federation of Cuban Women - KIM BULLIMORE, Indigenous Student Network - LEIGH HUBBARD, Victorian Trades Hall Secretary - CAM WALKER, Friends of the Earth - DICK NICHOLS, Democratic Socialist Party - DR LYNETTE DUMBLE, Co-ordinator Global Sisterhood Network - JOHN CLEARY, Organiser Electrical Trades Union - DAVE COLLIS, Jubilee 2000 - YORICK PIPER, Assistant Secretary CFMEU Forestry Division many, many more... including you? PROVISIONAL agenda below... ___ 9.30am Welcome by Cam Walker, Friends of the Earth National Liason Officer 9.45 Plenary: Beyond Seattle - confronting the global market and its plunder - Dick Nichols, National Executive Democratic Socialist Party - Damian Sullivan, Friends of the Earth - Other speakers to be confirmed 11.15 Workshops: key issues in developing an alternative agenda (a) Population, immigration and racism - Dr Lynette Dumble, International Co-ordinator Global Sisterhood Network - Sarojini Krishnapillai, Friends of the Earth (b) Protecting Australian industry from competition: who benefits? - John Cleary, Organiser Electrical Trades Union - Justine Kamprad, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (c) Parliament, mass action and social change Victorian Greens - Harry van Moorst - Judy McVey, International Socialist Organisation - Sue Bull, Geelong Democratic Socialist Party (d) Towards a green economy- what role for the market? - Dick Nichols, Editor Environment, capitalism, socialism - Greg Barber, Green investor and market analyst - Anthony Amis, Earthworker Friends of the Earth (e) Women in the global marketplace - Annie Delaney, Fairwear Campaign - Karrina Nolan, Global Action Group, FoE 12.45 Lunch 1.45 Plenary: Northern and Southern perspectives on fighting corporate globalisation - Mike Krockenberger, Australian Conservation Foundation - Kim Bullimore, Indigenous Student Network, DSP - Nancy Iglesias, Federation of Cuban Women - Lee Tan, Friends of the Earth 3.15 Workshops: Issues for North South (a) Workers rights, jobs and the environment - Moss Cass, Earthworker - Yorick Piper, Assistant Secretary CFMEU Forestry Division - Tim Gooden, CFMEU, DSP Geelong Organiser (b) Indonesia and East Timor: Global finance versus development and reconstruction - Jo Brown, Action In Solidarity with Indonesia East Timor ASIET - Joaquim Santos, Fretilin - Dave Cushion, Australia Asia Worker Links (c) Globalisation and the new popular movements in Latin America - Joe Raso, Phd in Latin American affairs - Other speakers to be confirmed (d) Debt Poverty - Dave Collis, Jubilee 2000 - Tristy Fairfield, Friends of the Earth (e) Indigenous struggles in the global era - Barry Hunter, Australian Conservation Foundation - Kim Bullimore, Indigenous Student Network, DSP (f) Globalising the green movement - Dave Sweeney, Friends of the Earth - Other speakers to be confirmed 5.00 Final plenary: summing up - Leigh Hubbard, Secretary, Victorian Trades Hall Council - Monica Morgan, Yorta Yorta - Jorge Jorquera, Melbourne Secretary Democratic Socialist Party - Sarojini Krishnapillai, Friends of the Earth (organisations listed for identification purposes only) *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Melbourne Health Safety Rally
Fight for improved workplace Health Safety and WorkCover protection Rally Wednesday 5 July; 10 am at Trades Hall, Lygon Street, Carlton South Source: Victorian Trades Hall Council 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South Vic 3053 Australia Tel: 03 9662 3511 Fax: 03 9663 2127 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.vthc.org *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VG -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Magazine Special Issue Launch
Don't get angry get Overland, issue 159: "Workers' Paradise" writings by injured workers to be launched by Rachel Berger Friday 21 July; 6:30 pm Trades Hall Bar Upstairs, Trades Hall Corner Victoria Lygon Streets, Calton South Music by Big Island Readngs by Pi. O, Yossi Berger, Kevin Abrahams and others... Source: Overland Magazine *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VG -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Theatre (MUA Dispute)
Dear Comrades Melbourne Workers Theatre presents "Front" a play set on the waterfront dispute... there's a line that divides us. A line between right and wrong. Sometimes you can't see where it is. Sometimes it cuts you in half. At Theatre works from 14 June to 1 July 2000; at 8pm Monday to Saturday Theatreworks is located at 14 Acland Street St Kilda. For bookings please contact 9534 3388 - the cost of the ticket is $20.00 $13.00 concession. Yours in solidarity Romina Beitseen For AAWL Information *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VF LL.VG -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:INFO: New Zealand steel workers strike
Around 1100 workers at the Glenbrook steel mill, 58-km south-west of Auckland, New Zealand are on strike. A spokesperson for the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union, which represents around 1,000 of the mill-workers, said slow progress was being made in the pay negotiations with mill management. The workers did not to have a pay rise last year as the mill was not performing well, however the union said the company has this year recorded a record profit of about $56m after tax. Messages of solidarity may be sent to: Mike Sweeney fax 093076531 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Rally against Reith's new anti-worker laws
Set My Union Free Rally Thursday 15 June; 10:30 am Trades Hall, Lygon Street, Carlton March to Flinders Street, Melbourne Industrial Relations Minister Peter Reith wants to outlaw industry pattern bargaining. Industry bargaining ensures that weaker workplaces achieve the same benefits as strong ones. We have to act now. Rally against Reith's new anti-worker laws. Source: Victorian Trades Hall Council 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South Vic 3053 Australia Tel: 03 9662 3511 Fax: 03 9663 2127 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.vthc.org *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VF -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Dinner to Defend Our Union Delegates
The No More Intimidation of Teacher (NMIT) Unionists Campaign invites you to a Dinner to Defend Our Union Delegates Saturday 3 June at 7 pm Lebanese House 268 Russell St, Melbourne $20/$18 concession Featuring Marcus Banks: a CPSU delegate who is fighting a charge under the Public Service Code of Conduct simply for defending one of his members. A tribute to Maria Gencarelli: ASU delegate and winner of a landmark victory after being sacked by Ansett for distribuing an ASU bulletin by e-mail at work. Marisol Salinas: from the Chilean Popular and Indigenous Network will perform working class music from Chile. For pre-sale tickets bookings phone 9386 5065 Solidarity donations are greatly appreciated and urgently needed. Please Send cheques payable to NMIT Unionists Campaign Committee PO Box 266 West, Brunswick Vic 3055 Background: In 1997, Alison Thorne, a leader of the local AEU branch at Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) and two fellow unionists were retrenched in the middle of a bitter industrial dispute and replaced by low paid casual staff. The branch stopped work, branded the action a union busting provocation and established the NMIT Unionists Campaign Committee. The case ended up before the Discrimination Panel of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal. The ruling criticised NMIT for discriminating against unionists and set an important precendent for all workers by expanding the definition of protected industrial activity. The dogged resistence of the NMIT Unionists Campaign sent a powerful message to management that a group of workers were prepared to stand up to the ongoing harassment and intimidation. The NMIT Unionists Campaign Committee is very proud of this achievement. But, there is still a hefty legal bill to pay. You are invited to celebrate the achivements of this struggle and help clear the debt at this last ever function hosted by NMIT Unionists Campaign Committee. Be there! Source: NMIT Unionists Campaign Committee PO Box 266 West, Brunswick Vic 3055 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VF -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:AA: Union boycott against Fiji coup
Unions around the Asia Pacific region have started putting into place Fiji boycott strategies. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has announced that transport boycotts will be in place from today, targeting sea transport, air transport and communication. ACTU President Sharan Burrow said Australian unions were united in their determination to support the democratically elected Government. "Australian unions will do whatever we can to help our Fijian neighbours. Boycotts and pickets will be applied until democracy is restored to Fiji." said Ms Burrow. Australian Unions will also mount pickets at the Fiji Embassy in Canberra. The Asia Pacific Regional Organisation of the International Council of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU-APRO) has faxed the President of Fiji demanding the safe release of all hostages. The fax stated: "We pledge our full support to the Fiji Trades Union Congress in their efforts to restore democracy, ensure respect for the Fiji Constitution and defend the rights of the working people of Fiji... We call upon you to immediately ensure the release of the hostages, the reinstatement of the legitimate Government and the full respect of the Fiji Constitution." Messages of solidarity for the unions resisting the coup in Fiji should be sent to: Fiji Trade Union Congress GPO Box 1418, Suva, Fiji Tel: (67) 9 31 5377 Fax: (67) 9 30 0306 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Australian Council of Trade Unions Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street Carlton South, Vic 3053 Australia Tel: (61) 3 9663 5266 Fax: (61) 3 9663 8220 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.actu.asn.au ICFTU-APRO Trade Union House Level 3, Shenton Way, Singapore 0106 Tel: (65) 222 6294 Fax: (65) 221 7380 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Source: ACTU (www.actu.asn.au) Labor Council of NSW (www.labor.net.au) *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Book Launch
Henry Reynolds Will launch the new edition of his book "Why weren't we told?" Monday 29 May; 7 pm Trades Hall Corner Victoria and Lygon Streets Carlton Speakers include the author Henry Reynolds and VTHC Secretary Leigh Hubbard Cost: Donation Source: Trade Unionists for Land Rights LL.VE -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:AA: Fiji general strike against coup
Urgent Fiji unions have requested messages of solidarity for the general strike taking place on Monday 22 May to oppose the attempted coup against the democratically elected government of Fiji. The Fiji Trade Union congress has asked all unions in the Asia Pacific region for messages in support of their general strike and for protests against the attempt to overthrow the elected government in Fiji. Please send messages of support to: Felix Anthony Secretary Fiji Trade Union Congress GPO Box 1418, Suva, Fiji Tel: (67) 9 31 5377 Fax: (67) 9 30 0306 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternative email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternative email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Source: Fiji Trade Union Congress Australian Trade Union Congress (www.actu.asn.au) Labour Council of New South Wales (www.labor.net.au) *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Victorian Stolen Generations Rally
Rebuilding our families - Rebuilding our future Demonstrate Friday 26 May; 10:30 am Treasury Gardens, Spring Street, Melbourne Come and support our struggle for justice! Bring banners and flags showing your support for the Stolen Generations. Survival - Unity - Dignity Organised by: The Victorian Stolen Generations Committee The Bringing Them Home Victoria Committee Source: Trade Unionists for Land Rights *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VE -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Indonesia Solidarity Speaking Tour 2000
Public meeting: The fight for union rights in Indonesia Monday 8 May; 6:30 pm Old Ballroom,Trades Hall Corner Victoria Lygon Streets, Crlton South All welcome Speakers: Muchtar Pakpahan, General Chairperson Rekson Silaban, International Officer Serikat Buruh Sejahtera Indonesia (SBSI) Union solidarity planning meeting: Solidarity action plan for Australian, Indonesian and East Timorese workers Monday 8 May; 4 pm Trades Hall Corner Victoria Lygon Streets, Crlton South All welcome Information: Mark Lawrence 03 9419 5045 *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VE -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DD: May Day demonstrations
Carnival Against Capitalism Monday 1 May, 12.30 pm GPO, Corner Bourke Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne March to the Stock Exchange All welcome Source: S11 Alliance Celebrate May Day Monday 1 May, 1 pm Flinders Street station, Corner Swanston Flinders Streets, Melbourne March to the 8 Hour Day monument, Russel Street, Carlton. All welcome Source: IWW May Day March Sunday 7 May, 2 pm Trades Hall, Corner Lygon Victoria Streets, Carlton March to the Treasury Gardens All welcome Source: May Day Committee *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Action for East Timorese Hostages
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2615.200 Demand the release and safe return of East Timorese hostages Friday 31 March, at 3 pm Indonesian Consulate, 72 Queens Road Albert Park Melbourne In September last year the Indonesian military forcibly removed hundreds of thousands of East Timorese to concentration camps in West Timor. Today between 50,000 and 80,000 hostages remain trapped in these camps and in other parts of Indonesia, facing intimidation and violence from the Indonesian military and militia who control the camps, as well as life-threatening malnutrition and disease. Under these conditions it is impossible for hostages to make a free choice as to whether or not they wish to return to their homeland. Death threats against those who attempt to do so remain common. Yet the Indonesian government has declared that those who do not return by 31 March face transmigration to other parts of Indonesia. Organised by the Free Timor Campaign in consultation with CNRT For more information call Free Timor campaign office on 03 9639 7688 or visit the website www.freetimor.com *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VC -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: SBSI Indonesia unionists in Melbourne
Meet the Indonesian union comrades from SBSI SBSI is one of the two major independent Indonesian union federations established during the Suharto government. SBSI officials Antie Solaiman, Didik Hendro and Eduard Marpaung are in Melbourne during March 2000 for a training project coordinated by AAWL and endorsed by SBSI and VTHC. These are some opportunities to meet with the SBSI unionists: Saturday 18 March at 7 pm Dinner with AAWL Ly Ly Palace, 183 Smith Street Fitzroy Cost: $20 / $15 RSVP: Romina 9419 5045 Monday 20 March at 7 pm Panel discussion on Indonesia and East Timor Free Timor Campaign office Trades Hall, Victoria Street, Carlton South Friday 24 March at 7 pm AAWL fundraising evening at the Comrades Bar 514 Swanston Street, Melbourne Saturday 25 March at 7 pm AAWL fundraising dinner at Kake Di Hatti 128 Lygon Street, East Brunswick Cost: $20 / $15 RSVP: Romina 9419 5045 Wed 29 March at 7 pm Farewell dinner at La Notte Cafe 140 Lygon Street, Carlton Cost: $20 / $15 RSVP: Romina 9419 5045 All are welcome at each event. The SBSI training project is as a contribution by Australian unions to help Indonesian workers build union structures to organise for better contracts and wages, improved conditions, health and safety, pension schemes and sickness benefits. *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VC -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: International solidarity
You are invited to hear Monica Morgan from the Yorta Yorta Aboriginal Corporation speak on the role of international solidarity in Indigenous struggles Australia Asia Worker Links Annual General Meeting Tuesday 7 March 2000, at 6pm at the CEPU TS Building 71 Cromwell Street, Collingwood The meeting will include reports on international solidarity activities and a discussion of future plans All welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VC -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Vanuatu solidarity dinner
You are invited to meet the Comrades from Vanuatu William Netai, Frank Numalo and Sam Nimisa are three representatives from the Forestry and Construction Division of Vanuatu's Council of Trade Unions. They are in Australia for a two week training course run by the International Federation of Building and Woodworkers. A dinner has been organised to give you the opportunity to meet them, and show solidarity with the struggles of workers in the Pacific. Where: La Notte, 140 Lygon Street, Carlton When: Friday 25th February at 7pm Cost: $15 / $20 RSVP: 03 9419 5045 by 22nd Februray *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VB -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Next AAWL meeting
Come to the Australia Asia Worker Links Annual General Meeting Tuesday 7 March 2000, at 6pm at the CEPU TS Building 71 Cromwell Street, Collingwood All welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VC -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: East Timor: What Now?
Hear the latest on events in East Timor Tuesday 22 February 2000 at 6.30pm New International Bookshop Trades Hall, Corner Victoria and Lygon Streets Carlton South It is hoped that Fretilin Leader Father Filomeno, from Dili, who is visiting Australia, will be at the meeting to give you the latest on the political and humanitarian situation. There will be readings from "Flight 642: Jakarta to Dili" by Jane Nicholls, who was in Dili for the August 1999 referendum and has written a book based on her experiences while working for the CNRT pro-independence campaign and living in a Fretilin safe house, which also served as the Office of the Fretilin Central Committee. "FLIGHT 642: JAKARTA TO DILI" by Jane Nicholls (Bruce Sims Books) *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VB -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: International Women's Day Melbourne Rally
International Women's Day 2000 Melbourne Rally International Women's Day 2000 Melbourne Rally Saturday 11 March at 12 noon Victorian State Library (opposite Melbourne Central Station) Swanston Street, Melbourne Women of the World Unite and Fight for posters or for more information: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VC -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Fretilin fundraiser
FRETILIN FUNDRAISING PARTY - 19 Feb There will be an Fundraising Party for Fretilin's office in East Timor on 19 February 2000 at the Dandenong South Progress Hall, 66 Hammond Road, Dandenong South, Victoria. You can arrive at 7.00pm. The party will go until late. The entrance fee is $8. There will be a live band, with a Timorese flavour. Contact Lito Santos (03) 9700-5639 or Teresa Santos (03) 9700-7235. *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VB -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: May Day C/tee General Meeting
MAYDAY COMMITTEE General Meeting - 14 Feb Dear Comrade, The next General Meeting of the May Day Committee and its affiliates will be held on: Monday 14 February, 2000 at 7.30pm Old Ballroom Annex Trades Hall Building Carlton South, Melbourne, Victoria Affiliates of the May Day Committee should please notify delegates of the meeting. You can contact the May Day Committee via Secretary Vic Little on: phone: (03) 9419- fax: (03) 9416-1303 *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VB -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Invasion Day rally
There will be an Invasion Day Rally for Land Rights and Justice on Wednesday, 26 January 2000, at 11am at the GPO, Corner Elizabeth and Bourke Streets, Melbourne. The rally has been called by the Invasion Day Committee and has been endorsed by Jabiluka Action Group Students for Land Justice and Reconciliation Trade Unionists for Land Rights Socialist Worker *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VA -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:AA: Stop repression in Malaysia.
The Malaysian government has begun an attack on opposition groups. The UMNO / National Front government of Prime Minister Mahathir is arresting leaders of opposition groups and is attempting to close down opposition papers. This attack is aimed at discouraging popular protests against corruption and to stop Malaysian workers and democratic rights activists organising independent campaigns. The following people have been arrested: Mohamed Ezam Mohd Noor, Parti KeADILan youth chief, arrested on charges of sedition or under Official Secrets Act, presumably for writing articles against government corruption. Karpal Singh, Democratic Action Party MP, Lawyer to jailed ex-deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, arrested for comments made in court alleging an attempt to poison Anwar. Zulkifli Sulong, Harakah editor, arrested under the Sedition Act . Chia Lim Thye, printing press company owner, Harakah printer, arrested under the Sedition Act. Marina Yusof, Parti KeADILan vice president, arrested on charges of sedition. Police has issued reports against the following newspapers: Utusan Malaysia Harakah This may be the beginning of a wider attack against all opposition groups, and against remaining democratic rights in Malaysia. Protest statements have been issued by: Southeast Asian Press Alliance Reporters Sans Frontieres Committee to Protect Journalists Defend Malaysian workers and activists for democratic rights, who are now under attack. Send messages of solidarity to: Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) 383, 1st Floor, Jalan 5/59 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia tel: 60-3-7784 3525 / 7782 0357 fax: 60-3-7784 3526 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: http://www.suaram.org mirror: http://www.c2o.org/mirrors/suaram/ Sources: www.malaysia.net/aliran www.malaysiakini.com www.suaram.org *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:ART: Death on the picket line
Edited summary Original message from: John Maynard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Asia Pacific Workers Solidarity Links, Aotearoa New Zealand To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 03, 2000 FATALLY INJURED ON THE PICKET LINE A supporter on a New Zealand Waterfront Workers Union picket line died on 31 December two days after having been run over on the picket line by a four-wheel drive vehicle. Ms Christine Clarke had joined the port workers' picket during a dispute at the Port of Lyttelton near the main South Island city of Christchurch. Unionised port workers and their supporters were stopping vehicles at the port and handing out leaflets explaining their opposition to the Lyttelton Port Company's plan to contract out the loading of coal. Christine Clarke had been standing on the peaceful picket line with her hands on the bonnet of the stationary four-wheel drive vehicle. The driver, a local importer who had already been through the picket line several times that day, became abusive. Christine Clarke was run over when the vehicle was suddenly driven directly at her and then driven off at speed. Christine suffered head injuries and although operated on for serious brain injuries she did not regain consciousness and died in hospital. Police have arrested the driver who will be facing serious driving charges in relation to causing Christine's death. The dispute about the contracting out of coal loading has been temporarily settled. The company has agreed to further talks and will not contract out the work for at least another month. However the issues at the centre of the dispute have not been resolved. Christine Clarke's death is only the second at a picket line in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Miner Frederick Evans died after a baton blow to the head during the Waihi miners' strike in 1912. The memory of Christine Clarke and her peaceful direct action in solidarity with workers' protesting against the contracting out of their jobs will live on in the trade union history of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Messages can be sent to: Lyttelton Branch New Zealand Waterfront Workers Union Fax 64 3 328 8798 *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: International Human Rights Day demonstration update
The final planning meeting (and banner painting working bee) for the International Human Rights Day demonstration will be on Wednesday 8 December at 6pm at the Free Timor Campaign office, Trades Hall corner Lygon and Victoria Streets, Carlton South. Leaflets and posters are available at the free Timor Campaign office. Media inquiries may be directed to Richard Wahl 0419 896 326. Other inquiries to Mark Lawrence 03 9419 5045. The 1999 International Human Rights Day demonstration is scheduled to be held on Friday 10 December 1999 at 6pm at the GPO, corner Bourke and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Volunteer marshals are requested to meet at the GPO at 5:30 pm. The aim of the demonstration is to focus on human rights in the Asia Pacific. The demonstration is proposed in solidarity with the people of East Timor and in solidarity with the workers' movement. All speakers are invited to make women's rights a part of their contribution. Please send your message of support for the demonstration. Endorsements to date: Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor (ASIET), AustralasianMeat Industries Employees Union (AMIEU), Australia Asia Worker Links (AAWL), Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), Australian Education Union (AEU), Asia Pacific Workers Solidarity Links (Bangladesh), Bangladesh National Workers Federation (BJSF), Chilean Popular and Indigenous Network, Committee in Solidarity with FMLN in El Salvador, Domestic Workers Association (Bangladesh), Electrical Trades Union (ETU), FairWear Campaign, Free Timor Campaign, Freedom Socialist Party, Friends of the Earth, Grasslands Infoshop, Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT), National Garment Workers Federation (Bangladesh), National Front for Indonesian Worker Struggle (FNPBI), National Union of Students (NUS), Progressive Labour Party, Radical Women,RMIT Student Union, Socialist Alternative, Socialist Worker, Textile Clothing Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA), Trade Unionists for Land Rights, University Students for East Timor (USET), Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC), Victorian TAFE Students and Apprentices Network (VTSAN),Workers Power. -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Korea report
You are invited to hear the report of the recent Australian unionists visit to Korea At the Australia Asia Worker Links general meeting On Tuesday 7 December, 6pm At 124 Napier Street Fitzroy Other reports: East Timor, Malaysia, PNG All welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Solidarity dinner for Chile
Solidarity Dinner and Cultural Night In solidarity with the Indigenous people and the political prisoners of Chile Thursday 2 December at 7pm North Melbourne Community Centre 49-53 Buncle Street, North Melbourne $18 / $15 concession No BYO Information and bookings: 9329 5808 9376 8840 0417 399 321 Source: Chilean Popular and Indigenous Network *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VL -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: East Timor film screening
East Timor film screening Presented by Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor See films by Carmela Baranowska "Scenes from an Occupation" Part 1: "Shoot them Dead" (34 minutes) Filmed between March-May 1999 this documentary follows the growth of Indonesian military sponsored militia violence and the East Timorese people's reponse to the unfolding events. Part 2: The Law of Violence (32 minutes) Filmed between July-September 1999 this documentary begins the day before registration commences for the UN ballot on East Timor's future and ends with the evacuation of the UN compound in Dili. Thursday 18 November, 7pm Australian Volunteers International, 88 Kerr St, Fitzroy Ph 9417 1347 for information Entry by gold coin donation Source: ASIET LL.VK -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: International Human Rights Day demonstration
Dear comrade, We would like to invite you to take part in a coordinating meeting to take place on Wednesday 17 November at 6pm at the Free Timor Campaign office, Trades Hall, corner Lygon and Victoria Streets, Carlton South. This meeting will plan a demonstration to be held on Friday 10 December 1999 (International Human Rights Day) at 6pm at the GPO, corner Bourke and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. The aim of this demonstration is to focus on human rights in the Asia Pacific. This demonstration is proposed in solidarity with the people of East Timor and in solidarity with the workers' movement. Guidelines include inviting each speaker to make women's rights a part of their contribution. Please send delegates to this meeting. Please send a statement endorsing the demonstration if you are unable to take part in the coordinating meeting. In solidarity Manrico Moro Information Convenor LL.VK -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Education in E Timor
East Timor Development Studies Network is holding a one-day seminar on The Future of Education in East Timor 9am to 5 pm, Saturday 20 November Place: Australian Education Union 112 Trennery Crescent, Abbortsford The seminar will provide an opportunity to bring together East Timorese and Australians who are working, have worked or are planning to work in any area of education or training and who are interested in the future of East Timor. There will be a discussion about appropriate educational policies for an independent East Timor and a pooling of ideas about ways in which practical help might be provided to all levels of the education system. Keynote address: Dr Robin Burns formerly of centre of Comparative and International Education, La Trobe University There will be panel discussions on comparative experiences relevant to East Timor history of education in East Timor and perspectives of organisations working there and workshops. Cost: $10 / $5 including a light lunch Bookings: John Sinnott: 9416 2960, Raul Mousaco 9704 7471 Maria Santos (9700 7235 (AH) Source: East Timor Development Studies Network LL.VK -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Sing Loud for Land Justice
A fundraiser for a Land Justice Forum for the Yorta Yorta people in their struggle for recognition of their native title. Performers include Deb Conway, Tiddas, Anthony Morgan, Rebecca Barnard, The Dave Graney Show, Archie Roach, Shane O'Mara, Jim Cadman, Ruby Hunter, Kutcha Edwards Friends, Painters Dockers, Kelli Howel, Raymond J Bartholomeuz, and special guests... Saturday 30 October; 8pm Trades Hall Corner Victoria Lygon Streets Carlton South $12 / $8 Concession Source: Victorian Trades Hall Council Trade Unionists for Land Rights Students for Land Justice and reconciliation *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VJ -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: East Timor benefits
Classical Concert for East Timor Thursday 7 October, 8pm Malthouse Theatre 113 Sturt Street, South Melbourne $25 / $20 Bookings: 9685 5111 Rebuild East Timor Benefit Concert Friday 15 October, 8pm Melbourne Concert Hall Bookings: Ticketmaster or Free Timor Office 9639 7688 Source: Free Timor Campaign Tel: 03 9639 7688 Fax: 03 9664 7370 Web: www.freetimor.com *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VJ -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
Support the East Timorese refugees
From: University Students for East Timor Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.uset.org.au Edited summary. The East Timorese refugees need our support. There are over 150,000 East Timorese in concentration camps in West Timor. It is crucial that we demand their safe return. The creation of a war crimes tribunal is also needed. Rally: Sunday 3 October, 2 pm GPO, corner Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne March to Parliament House and to the Department of Foreign Affairs at Casseldon Place, Melbourne The East timorese refugees at Pukapunyal still need clothing. Donations can be dropped off at: Freetimor Campaign Office Trades Hall, corner Lygon and Victoria Streets, Carlton South. The Freetimor Office still needs people to help and can be contacted on 03 9639 7688 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.freetimor.com *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VJ -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:Info: Indonesian demo against military
On Thursday 23 September over 10,000 people protested in Jakarta against the new Indonesian State Security Bill. Demonstrations continued into Friday, despite frequent police attacks. The police shot at the demonstrators, and attacked them with baton charges, rubber bullets and tear gas. At least three demonstrators were killed. Many more demonstrators were seriously injured. The demonstration was organised by Indonesian independent trade unions, students and journalists fighting for democratic rights. This demonstration followed smaller demonstrations against the State Security Bill on Tuesday and Wednesday. Following the demonstrations the Indonesian parliament has suspended progress in implementing the State Security Bill. The State Security Bill is intended to grant the Indonesian military (TNI) unlimited authority in a state of emergency. The criteria for imposing a state of emergency is left open to interpretation by the Indonesian President and TNI. The bill allows for incarceration without trial and the abolition of press freedoms. It resembles the subversion law of 1963, revoked last year in the wake of Suharto's resignation in May 1998. TNI is attempting to rebuild its command position in politics before the new parliament is seated on October 1. The Indonesian military is not voluntarily divesting itself of its political power, as most Indonesians had hoped. It is important to support the workers and students who are fighting against military repression. Defend the rights of the East Timorese people who expressed their wish for national self-determination. Defend the displaced East Timorese refugees. Support the Indonesian students fighting for democratic rights. Support the Indonesian trade unions SBSI and FNPBI that have recognised the East Timorese people's rights to national self-determination, and who are fighting against military repression. Send messages of solidarity to: SERIKAT BURUH SEJAHTERA INDONESIA (SBSI) International Department, Indonesian Prosperity Trade Union Jalan Pemuda No 289, Jakarta 13220, Indonesia Tel: 62 21 472 1618 fax: 62 21 470 7416 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FRONT NASIONAL PERJUANGAN BURUH INDONESIA (FNPBI ) NATIONAL FRONT OF INDONESIAN WORKERS STRUGGLE Tel / Fax: 62 21 7 888 1545 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV:East Timor protests in Melbourne
On Friday 10 September 1999 over 25,000 people demonstrated in Melbourne against the murders of East Timorese people by the Indonesian military. The demonstration was organised by the Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC), the National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT), and unions, solidarity organisations, student groups and community groups. Industrial action against business supporting the Indonesian government and military, including shipping and communications, is occurring across Australia. The Indonesian independent trade unions FNPBI and SBSI recognise the East Timorese people's right to national self-determination. SBSI has issued a statement in support of the industrial action taking place in Australia against the Indonesian military. A Free Timor Coalition has been formed to coordinate protests in Melbourne. The coalition includes the CNRT, the VTHC, the Australian Council of Trade Unions, the National Union of Students and many other groups. The Free Timor Coalition has called two more demonstrations in Melbourne, demanding the removal of Indonesian military from East Timor, the resettlement of East Timorese refugees, and the supply of emergency humanitarian aid to the refugees. Defend the East Timorese people. Support Indonesian workers. Support industrial action against the Indonesian military. Demonstrate Wednesday 15 September; 5pm Indonesian Consulate 72 Queens Road Melbourne, Australia Demonstrate Sunday 19 September; 2pm Parliament House Spring Street Melbourne Australia *** Send your solidarity messages to the demonstrations: Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VI Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV:Support Indonesian workers; Defend the East Timorese people
Defend the East Timorese people. Support Indonesian workers. In May 1998 Indonesian workers and students brought down Suharto. Today the Indonesian military want to control everything they consider Indonesia, including East Timor. Today the East Timorese people are being murdered for expressing their desire for national self-determination. The Indonesian independent trade unions FNPBI and SBSI recognise the East Timorese people's right to national self-determination. Today FNPBI officials are in jail for their union activities and the East Timorese unionists are under military attack. Stop the Indonesian military. The Australian Council of Trade Unions and the Victorian Trades Hall Council have endorsed industrial action against Indonesian oil shipments, airline flights, container transport, communications and finances. Support union bans on business with Indonesia. Support industrial action against the Indonesian military. Demonstrate 5pm Wednesday 15 September 1999 Indonesian Consulate 72 Queens Road Melbourne Australia *** From: SBSI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: AAWL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 09, 1999 4:09 PM Subject: Industrial action to stop Indonesian army To Whom It May Concern, The Indonesian Prosperity Trade Union (SBSI) supports the actions of the Australian trade unions to pressure the Indonesian government to stop the violence in East Timor and recogonise its right to self-determination. Though we are opposed to sweeping economic sanctions, we believe these workers actions are sharp political protests that can help force the Indonesian government to comply with the May agreement. We are concerned about governmental economic sanctions because they can hurt workers and because the Indonesian military may use them to gain an upper hand in the domestic political struggle. Nevertheless, we very much support the pickets and industrial action from the Australian trade unions. Regards, Paul Keys International Department SBSI *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VI Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:PR:Malaysian statement on East Timor
From: suaram [EMAIL PROTECTED] 7th Sept 1999 STATEMENT ON EAST TIMOR Solidaritas Timor Timur Malaysia strongly condemns the Indonesian government and Armed Forces for their violent reaction to East Timor's vote for independence carried out under the auspices of the United Nations last week. The East Timorese have made a legal and valid rejection of Indonesia's proposal for autonomy and voted for independence after 24 years of Indonesia's illegal occupation of East Timor. This vote is the choice and right of the people of East Timor, and should be immediately recognised by the Indonesian administration. It is too late to intimidate the East Timorese with further violence, killing and mayhem - their decision for INDEPENDANCE is made. The reaction of the pro-autonomy militia groups and the Indonesian Armed Forces, which Solidaritas Timor Timur Malaysia considers to be one and the same, is reminiscent of the way Jakarta was plunged into violence in May 1998 when the Indonesian people demanded the resignation of the previous President Suharto. The reaction of the pro-autonomy militia groups and the Indonesian Armed Forces negates General Wiranto's commitment to reforming the misdeeds of the New Order under the rule of the previous President Suharto. The reaction of the pro-autonomy militia groups and the Indonesian Armed Forces is completely counter productive to establishing a peaceful settlement with East Timor as an independent state. Solidaritas Timor Timur Malaysia strongly urges the Indonesian government and Armed Forces to stop perpetrating violence against the East Timorese people and immediately recognise their choice for independence. Released by: Nadiah Bamadhaj Solidaritas Timor Timur Malaysia SOLIDARITAS TIMOR TIMUR MALAYSIA P.O. Box 675, Jalan Sultan Post Office 46780 Petaling Jaya, Selangor c/- tel: 03-7943525 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Industrial action to stop Indonesian army
The East Timor people are being killed for expressing their wish for national self-determination. Australian unions are taking industrial action to stop Garuda Indonesia flights; to stop Indonesian cargo on ships; to stop mail to Indonesian consulates. Indonesian independent unions SBSI and FNPBI recognise the East Timorese people's right to national self-determination. Support international union action to defend the East Timorese people. Support industrial action against Indonesian transport, communications and financial transfers. Support the worldwide solidarity rally Friday 10 September Demonstrate Friday 10 September; 1pm GPO Corner Bourke and Elizabeth Streets Melbourne, Australia LL.VI -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Stop killings in East Timor
The situation in East Timor is terrible and deteriorating. The East Timor people are being killed for expressing their wish for national self-determination. Demonstrate Wednesday 8 August; 12 noon Casselden Place Corner Lonsdale and Spring Streets Melbourne Worldwide solidarity rally Demonstrate Friday 10 September; 1pm GPO Corner Bourke and Elizabeth Streets Melbourne Source: University Students for East Timor http://www.uset.org.au *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VI -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: 3CR Spring Benefit
Community Radio 3CR Benefit Concert Wednesday 8 September, evening Clifton Hill Hotel Corner Wellington Street and Queens Parade Clifton Hill With Kavisha Mazzella, The Band Who Knew Too Much, GIT, Frank Jones and Band, Lyndsay Hammond Entry $8 / $6 / $5 Information: Community Radio 3CR Tel: 9419 8377 *** Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 03 9419 5045 Fax: 03 9416 2746 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VI -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
