About 2000 people, mostly women and union members, marked International Women’s Day with a lively rally and march. Mary Merkenich reports.
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United States President Donald Trump has implemented a whirlwind of attacks and changes that are shifting politics internationally. Green Left's Isaac Nellist spoke to US socialists Cyn Huang and Michaela Brangan about the devastating impacts of Trump’s second presidency and the challenges in building resistance to it.
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The Communications Electrical Plumbing Union has slammed the Tasmanian Liberal government’s proposal to sell off energy assets. Kerry Smith reports.
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The Australian Council of Trade Unions is among many who are condemning the Coalition’s plan to slash 36,000 public service jobs if it wins the federal election. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Isaac Nellist asks US socialists Cyn Huang and Michaela Brangan, members of the Democratic Socialists of America Bread and Roses caucus, about Trump’s attacks on immigrants, workers and human rights.
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The United Workers Union has called on the Queensland and NSW Premiers to guarantee the jobs of nearly 9000 workers employed by the Star Group. Suzanne James reports.
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About 2000 people demonstrated in Montreal on February 15 against the closure of Amazon’s seven warehouses and distribution centres in Quebec, reports Marc Bonhomme.
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More than 100 people helped launch long-term Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton’s campaign for the seat of Wills. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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The Australian Council of Trade Unions has launched a campaign to push back against supermarket giants and other large employer groups wanting to abolish penalty rates in the retail sector. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Several hundred members of the Electrical Trades Union rallied for decent pay and conditions. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Granting unconditional income to all through a universally accessible income guarantee could lift millions out of poverty and be a step towards radical change, argues Brandon M.
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Workers at the Nexperia semiconductor factory in Cabuyao, the Philippines, are in a protracted struggle for better wages and against union busting. Clive Tillman reports.