Victorian Trades Hall

Welcome to the revamped VTHC website

Monday 1st September 2008
By Brian Boyd, VTHC Secretary

The VTHC website has been upgraded. It is hoped it will be more user friendly for both VTHC affiliates and the wider community. In particular, there will be more campaigns found than ever before, be they wider union movement campaigns or specific affiliates issues as they arise. Wherever possible, links to specific websites around particular issues or current campaigns will be given added and enhanced prominence. As at the end of July the vthc.org.au website averages 9000 hits per day and is increasing.

The new I.T. Age is as important to trade unions as it is to many other organisations. We hope our affiliates and wider community supporters get greater use of our new website.

2008 Cover Stories Archives »

Latest News
- Recently a Victorian Unions delegates' meeting voted unanimously to support Noel Washington
  
  August 2008
  A 2000 strong shop stewards and delegates meeting held at the Dallas Brooks Hall (30/7/08), voted unanimously to defend Noel Washington. Noel Washington is a senior CFMEU Victorian Construction Union Official who is facing 6 months gaol for refusing to attend an interrogation by the draconian ABCC.
  
  The Substantive resolution was moved by Mary Bluett, AEU President and seconded by Lisa Fitzpatrick ANF. The delegates were asked to prepare for mass rallies in support of Noel Washington when his court date becomes known.
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- TCFUA Campaign Make it Well, Make it Fair Make it Here! Support Australian TCF Jobs
  
  The Australian Textile clothing and footwear industry is ready to emerge from the dark decade of Howard's neglect. Help us send a message to the Rudd government to www.MakeItHere.com.au and Take Action.
  
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- From the VTHC Women's Officer
  
  Women's Officer activities
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- LHMU calls for improved safety standards after Fosters’ record fine for brewery death
  
  The LHMU is calling on the Fosters Group to work with union members to make significant improvements to safety after the company today received a record fine resulting from the death of a worker at the company's Abbotsford Brewery.
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- SECRETARY'S SOAPBOX
  
  From the VTHC Secretary Brian Boyd
  IR Issue Hots Up! - August 2008
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Inside Trades Hall
- VTHC OHS Unit
  
  The VTHC OHS Unit provides health and safety reps with information and advice on how to address and resolve workplace issues. www.ohsrep.org.au
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- VTHC Return To Work Unit
  
  Challenging the barriers that stop injured workers returning to full and meaningful employment.
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- VTHC Union Assist Unit
  
  Union Assist provides WorkCover conciliation support for union members.
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- VTHC Women's Officer
  
  Contact Jennifer O'Donnell-Pirisi the VTHC Women's Officer.
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- Young Unionist Network
  
  The YUN aims to inform and provide access to reliable information about young people’s rights at work and the role of unions in society. www.yun.org.au
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- Trades Hall & Literary Institute
  
  The Victorian Trades Hall, rising grandly from the northern edge of
  the Melbourne CBD, is a national treasure and a symbol of the aspirations of the Australian people. www.tradeshallarts.com.au
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Current Campaigns - What You Can Do
- 'Don't Privatise our TAFEs'
  
  The Victorian Government planned overhaul of our public TAFE system has serious consequences for workers in the education sector and every industry affected by vocational education. Click onto combined NTEU and AEU Campaign link - 'Don't Privatise Our TAFEs' - to voice your disapproval. www.ourtafesmatter.com.au
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- Building Industry Rights Campaign Steps Up
  
  The ABCC has extraordinary powers to target workers in the building industry. Go to the Rights On Site Website - www.rightsonsite.org.au.
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- Fix WorkCover
  
  In December last year the state government announced that a review of the 1985 Accident Compensation Act would be conducted by Mr Peter Hanks QC. The review is finished (June 2008) and the VTHC has launched a comprehensive campaign (including website link: www.fixworkcover.org) to oppose the worst of Mr Hanks’ recommendations
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- Telstra Campaign
  
  The Telstra unions have stepped up their campaign for the collective rights of Telstra workers across the country. You can get updated information about this important campaign at the following website: www.yourrightsattelstra.com. The VTHC is fully behind this important campaign.
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- Fair Go Fairfax
  
  Fair Go Fairfax is the official campaign site for working journalists and editorial staff at print publications and websites who want to get on with the job of keeping Australians informed and up to date. However, negotiations for the renewal of the agreement covering more than 1500 journalists’ pay and conditions have stalled, leaving their future uncertain. www.fairgofairfax.org.au
Union Information
- Join a union
  
  Find out what union you should belong to.
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- Union Directory
  
  Contact VTHC's Affiliates across the state.
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- Union Job Vacanices
  
  Find out about the latest employment opportunities in the local union movement.
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- Useful Union Email Links
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