Learn about and discuss the myths, facts and inspiration from the first socialist revolution. Organised by Resistance, supported by Socialist Alliance. Activist centre, 74b Wickham St, Fortitude Valley. Ph Dom 0431 638 772.

2.30pm : FRETECO - Factoru occupations and worker control
A new film on the Venezuelan Revolution. Produced by Vive TV in Venezuela, this new documentary on FRETECO explores the movement of occupied factories and workers’ control in Venezuela. Workers young and old, male and female, tell their stories and explain why they came to the realization that demanding nationalization under workers’ control is the only way forward.

With examples explaining how factory and workers’ councils function, the role of the communal councils, and the movement for “trade unionism of a new type,” this video provides a living, breathing look at a crucial aspect of the Venezuelan revolutionary process.

David Rodriguez, is a former catholic priest, and is also a co-ordinator of CODESMA (project Marranitos). Currently he is a member of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador (Diputado) representing the FMLN.
Also with
Antonio Hernandez, is a young medical doctor and current Director of the Foundation for Community and Municipal Development (FUDECOM). He is an organizer of medical and health care campaigns for poor communties in El Salvador and a member of the International Brigade.

Entry: $10.

Old Church Hall,
10 Hyde St, Footscray.

For more info
ph Rene 0415 514 218 or Danilo 04

Stalinism was the result of a priveleged bureaucratic layer that took control of the state and Communist Party in Russia in 1924.
This meeting will discuss the effect of Stalinism on other revolutions in the 20th Century.
All welcome for a discussion on what Stalinism is and how to fight it.

Resistance Centre,
Level 5, Druids House,
407 Swanston St, City.

For more info ph 9639 8622.

Stand up for water, not coal! Support coal communities group Rivers SoS

About Rivers SoS' court challenge to the expansion of Metropolitan coal mine

In June, NSW Planning Minister Keneally approved a $50 million expansion of the Metropolitan Collieries under Part 3A, the first decision since a major government inquiry into the impact of coal mining on water in the Southern Coalfields. The approval allows for longwall mining to take place directly under the Woronora Dam, one of Sydney’s most reliable drinking water sources.

In what could be a landmark case, the Environmental Defenders Office is working with Rivers SOS to take the NSW Government to the Land and Environment Court to challenge the legality of the mining approval process.

Australian Tour - Senator Piedad Córdoba Ruiz. Nobel Peace Prize Nominee. For Peace in Colombia -Free political prisoners! Senator Piedad Córdoba is the principal figure behind a peace movement that has helped to free civilian hostages caught up in the fighting between the government and guerrilla forces. Senator Cordoba is opposed to the military solution to the armed confilict. She has spoken out in opposition to the administration of President Uribe and its current policy of fighting for peace by attacking the guerrillas with the nation’s military. Instead she proposes a dialogue and humanitarian exchange of prisoners as the way to move forward. 6:30pm Wed 18 November. Tom Mann Theatre (130-140 Chalmers St. Surry Hills). Entry by Donation ($15/10 concession suggested). Organised by Peace and Justice for Colombia pjfcolombia@gmail.com or ph 0402 608 265; 0401 737 569

Human Rights Day Speakout.
On International Human Rights Day, Stop the War Coalition is calling for an end to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

These are racist wars, which have deprived the people of any human rights. For eight years, Afghans, and for six years, Iraqis, have been suffering the ravages of war on a daily basis.

Join the campaign to end Australia's participation in these wars.

5.30pm Thursday December 10. Sydney Town Hall.

Save Sydney Ferries" from privatisation. A public meeting to discuss the issue is being held at Balmain Town Hall on Saturday 7th November at 3pm.

Film screening: Rethink Afghanistan

Stop the War invites you to a screening of Rethink Afghanistan -- a ground-breaking, full-length documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war...

6.30pm Monday November 23. Room CB02.03.37 (ie, Building 2, Level 3, Room 37) UTS, Broadway Sydne. Ph 0412 139 968 / 0401 758 871

Held in the Upper Florentine Valley, Tasmania.

Our climate team must convince world leaders to include the protection of the world's forests in the Copenhagen climate deal. You can help by joining us for a walk through Tasmania's carbon-dense forests.

The science is clear. We cannot secure a safe climate without protecting the world's forests and reducing emissions from deforestation and the logging and degradation of forests.

The event will include a number of speakers talking about the role that native forests play in storing carbon and regulating global climate systems; the latest science which outlines the severity of climate change; the need for just transitions for workers in carbon polluting industries; and the positive opportunities for expanding our renewable energy and low carbon industries.