MELBOURNE — Prime Minister John Howard and Victorian Premier Steve Bracks are now both on record decrying planned September 11 (S11) protests against the World Economic Forum as likely to be "violent". The protest
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MELBOURNE — Trade unions in Victoria are on the horns of a dilemma: do they support the planned protests at the World Economic Forum's Asia-Pacific Economic Summit here on September 11-13 and strike a blow for global justice, or
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The S11 Alliance has issued a call for trade unionists to support the non-violent three-day blockade of the World Economic Forum's summit at the Crown Casino beginning September 11.
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Rod Quantock to host McDebateMELBOURNE — Some of the world's best minds and sharpest wits will grapple with the crucial issue of our time here on August 25, when they debate "Whether McDonald's should run the World Bank".
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MELBOURNE — In preparation for the S11 protests against the World Economic Forum meeting here in September, Green Left Weekly has launched a new web site.
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People, get ready for S11MELBOURNE — Many trade unions, community groups, student associations, non-government organisations (NGOs) and even churches have declared an interest in turning the World Economic Forum's September
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MELBOURNE — The World Economic Forum (WEF) will hold its Asia Pacific Economic Summit here on September 11-13. Hundreds of top corporate executives and political leaders will meet to discuss the global implementation of
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MELBOURNE — The Construction, Forestry, Mining, Energy Union (CFMEU) appears close to a 36-hour week agreement with construction corporation Multiplex in Victoria. The union put bans on Multiplex on March 30 after the company
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Militant unions and the Labor governmentMELBOURNE — On March 22, Green Left Weekly's regular Politics in the Pub at Comrades Bar hosted a discussion on issues facing the union movement in Victoria. Speakers included Dave
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Victoria's Labor government, the unions and the leftMELBOURNE — In its first 100 days, the Victorian Labor government, led by Premier Steve Bracks, has established its priorities. Bracks has sought to secure business
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In the January 16 second round of Chile's presidential election, the far-right Alianza Por Chile presidential candidate, Joaquin Lavin, was defeated by the Concertacion's candidate, Ricardo Lagos, with 51.31% to Lavin's 48.69%.
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Conference discusses US role in Colombian conflictQUITO, Ecuador — On November 25-26, more than 60 international delegates and 300 Ecuadoran human rights and social justice activists met here at the Conference for Peace and