Unionists rallied outside the United States Consulate, calling for an end to the US bombing of Iran. Jim McIlroy that they also highlighted the great cost of US wars on Australian workers.
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Warren Smith, from the Maritime Union of Australia, said DP World’s push to automate its container terminal operations at four terminals across the country is a union-busting exercise. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Workers across Australia joined millions around the world in marking May Day as the symbol of class solidarity and internationalism.
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Anti-war protesters held a snap action outside the Downing Centre court to demand that charges against people protesting Israeli President Isaac Herzog are dropped. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Join May Day rallies for workers’ rights, peace over May 1–4.
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Two unions have called on the federal government to pull back from supporting the illegal United States-Israel attacks on Iran. Kerry Smith reports.
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Workers and unionists gathered at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, to protest Carnival Cruise’s exploitation of its migrant workforce. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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War is not an unfortunate accident that occasionally interrupts “normal” economic life; it is built into a system that puts private profit and imperialist rivalry above human need, argues Warren Smith.
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Nearly 100 delegates from two dozen unions and peace organisations discussed the need to build the peace movement and how to go about it. Tim Gooden reports.
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The Maritime Union of Australia is among many who are condemning Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and calling on Australia to act. Pip Hinman reports.
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Several hundred people attended climate organisation Rising Tide’s Action Camp at the Addison Road Community Centre. Jim McIlroy reports.
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The Maritime Union of Australia is ramping up pressure on the Pilbara Port Authority, pushing for protected industrial action over wages and housing at the Utah Point Bulk Handling Facility. Chris Jenkins reports.