Walk For Harmony - 1.00 pm Sunday 12th July
For more information visit: www.culturaldiversity.vic.gov.au
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Missed chance to improve assistance to Victorian workers injured at work
17 June 2009
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Ambos Start Industrial Action Friday
Tuesday 16 June 2009
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Paramedics will commence industrial action 7am Friday, dramatically ramping up their campaign for longer rest breaks to combat fatigue. -
ACTU CONGRESS (1-4 JUNE 2009) - Time for Plain Speaking
10 June 2009
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By Brian Boyd, VTHC Secretary
It is a worthwhile exercise to assess some aspects of the recent ACTU Congress to aid future activities for trade unions.
The ACTU officers said at the beginning of the Congress that its deliberations should focus on the need for more IR legislative reforms, a renewed Growth and Campaigns strategy, how unions should respond to the Global Financial Crisis and how to achieve the best OHS national harmonisation laws framework.
The Congress led with a major discussion to update and fine tune the ACTU’s Industrial relations legislation policy with a key demand that a second tranche of IR reform is needed post the introduction of the Fair Work Act on the 1/7/09. -
Anna Stewart Memorial Project - May 2009
Thursday 28 May 2009
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The Anna Stewart Memorial Project participants for May 2009 (pictured) with Jennifer O'Donnell-Pirisi, VTHC Women's Officer. This year, the Anna Stewart Memorial Project celebrates its 25th anniversary. An ASMP commemorative DVD will be launched on Friday 4th September 2009 to mark the occasion. For more information on the Project - click here. (Story compiled and picture taken by Helen Atkinson, VTHC Website Co-ordinator). -
SECRETARY'S SOAPBOX
Union Movement at Crossroads Again
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1 June 2009
By Brian Boyd, VTHC Secretary
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Inside Trades Hall
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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.tradeshall.org
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Current Campaigns - What You Can Do
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VTHC Climate Change Working Group
The VTHC Climate change working group was recently established to organise around issues of climate change and resources depletion. Unions recognise the need for action now to minimise the potentially catastrophic affects of global warming that will occur if we do not act. However we are committed to ensuring that working people and those less well off in our society are not disadvantaged by adaptation measures.
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TAFE 4 ALL
Higher fees, student debts and fewer courses - thats what the Brumby Government's plans for technical and further education will mean from July 1. www.tafe4all.org.au
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UFUA Dispute - MFESB in Crisis
The UFU has implemented a campaign website - www.firecrisis.com to enable members of the public to support their firefighters by contacting their local member of parliament by email and requesting that they rectify the current problems with their fire service.
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It’s your call: Improving Australian call centres for workers
The ASU has launched a new campaign to improve Australia's call centres for those working in the industry, for more info: www.callcentreunion.com.au. The call centre industry is a major employer in Australia and an integral part of our nation's economy. The ASU wants to make sure all call centre workers enjoy the same, high level working conditions and that all workers are being valued and paid fairly.
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'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. http://www.ourtafesmatter.com.au/
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Union Information
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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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VTHC Affiliates website links
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Upcoming Events
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Walk for harmony
Show your support for cultural diversity on Sunday 12 July at 1 pm.
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OHS National Model - Not Good Enough! - All Affiliates Rally
Assemble at 10.00 am on Tuesday 28 July 2009 at Trades Hall, Lygon Street, Carlton
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