GLW issue 786, published 2009-03-11.

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Rally for women's rights!

Five hundred women marched in Sydney on March 7 to celebrate International Women's Day. Speakers demanded six months' paid maternity leave for all women; free, safe abortion on demand and free, quality child care. Other speakers urged women to fight

Foster's workers continue the battle

Maintenance workers at the Foster’s Abbotsford plant voted on March 3 to accept redundancy packages from the company.

Holland sacks workers over pay

Actions by construction giant John Holland have led to 40 workers being sacked from the Melbourne Westgate Reconstruction project because they did not accept an agreement that would mean they earned less than the standard industry rate.

Students 4 Palestine launched

Across university campuses, students are organising in support of Palestine. A big focus will be Palestine Solidarity Week, an international week of action beginning on March 30.
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