Naarm/Melbourne

EnerSys electricians continue strike for fair agreement

Fourteen members of the Electrical Trades Union, employed at EnerSys’ Thomastown, are now in the ninth week of a strike. Sue Bolton reports.

Women refugees begin a march for permanent visas

Twenty women refugees began a march from Naarm to Ngunnawal to demand permanent visas. Chris Slee reports.

Refugees take protest for permanent visas to minister’s office

Refugees started a week-long protest to demand permanent visas outside Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil electorate office. Chris Slee reports.

 

Protesters use equity week to demand Upfield Line duplication

A snap action drew more than 30 people to Gowrie Station to push for the duplication of the Upfield Line which becomes a single track north of Fawkner. Jordan AK reports.

Accessible trams stops needed, protesters say

The campaign for accessible tram stops in the Merri-Bek area is growing, with the Rail Tram and Bus Union being the latest to throw its support behind the push for equity. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Rally commemorates Chile coup

Speakers denounced the United States role in the coup against the socialist government of Salvador Allende in 1973 at a rally outside the US Consulate. Chris Slee reports.

Monash NTEU calls for pay rises, secure jobs

The National Tertiary Education Union at Monash University protested outside a meeting of the university’s Executive Council in support of their enterprise agreement. Brenna Dempsey reports.

NTEU at RMIT votes to continue industrial action

A stop-work meeting by more than 250 National Tertiary Education Union members at RMIT decided to continue industrial action. Jordan AK reports.

Striking workers

NTEU at Melbourne Uni begin week of industrial action

The National Tertiary Education Union at the University of Melbourne has begun a week of industrial action, after more than a year of failed negotiations. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Glenroy campaigns for its Post Office to stay open

Residents are calling on Australia Post not to close Glenroy Post Office, close to accessible public transport and in a big shopping centre. Sue Bolton reports.

Save Manipur protest calls for an end to ethnic violence

Activists joined members of the Indian Diaspora outside Victorian Parliament to show solidarity with the indigenous Kuki-Zo minority, who are being targeted by Hindu extremist organisations in Manipur. Jordan AK reports.

Refugees call on federal Labor to give them permanent visas

Fifty refugees rallied outside the electorate office of Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil to demand permanent residency for thousands living on temporary visas. Chris Slee reports.