Tim Gooden and Sue Bull, members of the Construction Forestry and Maritime Employees Union in Victoria, described the royal commission into the union set up by Premier Ben Carroll as a “farce”. Jackie Kris reports.
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Socialist Alliance has announced three active trade union candidates in its bid for a seat in the Legislative Council at the Victorian elections. Jackie Kriz reports.
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About 20 peace activists gathered outside Geelong Magistrates Court to support Jaimie Jeffrey, who was charged with criminal damage and trespass after protesting a weapons manufacturer. Jackie Kriz reports.
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Jackie Kriz reports on union members, family, friends and comrades recognising Allan Sargent's dedication and service to the union movement, just before he died.
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Pressure on the City of Greater Geelong not to close libraries and cut services is mounting. Jackie Kriz reports.
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About 500 members of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF) attended the union’s 10th Health & Environmental Sustainability Conference. Jackie Kriz reports.
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Gender bias in the health system was discussed at a forum hosted by Geelong Women Unionist Network (GWUN) and the Geelong Regional Library. Jackie Kriz reports.
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Environmental Jobs Alliance Geelong (EJAG) celebrated its work with a dinner involving representatives from the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, unionists, community members and local businesses. Jackie Kriz reports.
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Unionists are keen for Labor to act on its promise to expand family violence leave for all workers. Jackie Kris reports.
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Aged residents in care are dying at alarming rates from COVID-19, while the Prime Minister wastes precious time trying to convince us that the system is not in crisis. Jackie Kriz argues for a complete overhaul.
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Jackie Kriz writes that the #March4Justice movement needs to keep mobilising if it wants its demands to be met.
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The Geelong Women Unionists Network (GWUN) kicked off the week of International Women’s day (IWD) celebrations at Geelong Trades Hall on March 1, with a breakfast and speak out.