Australian Solidarity

In November 2005 an estimated 500,000 people rallied all across Australia to oppose the Howard government's WorkChoices legislation. Here in New Zealand, there were rallies in support in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.

Despite massive opposition from communities, churches and unions, the legislation came into force in March this year.

Unions in Australian are rallying again in their second national day of action, on June 28 2006. Here in New Zealand, we are taking action in support of Australian workers, and their right to a fair go on the job. Unions are also highlighting a plan from the National Party to do away with rights at work for the first 90 days on the job, through their Bill currently before parliament.

More Information

The CTU has written a leaflet about the Australian industrial relations changes for our activities on June 28 2006. Click here for a PDF copy you can download and print off for your worksite

CTU secretary Carol Beaumont at ACTU conference, June 2007

CTU Media Release - June 28 2006. Australian Industrial Laws Send Warning to NZ Workers.
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What You Can Do

Talk to friends and family in Australia - make sure they are involved with the Rights At Work campaign: they can go to www.rightsatwork.com.au, or call the Australian CTU on 1300-362-223. Email them now and make sure they are involved!

Make a donation to the Australian campaign. Unions across the Tasman are running TV adds to educate Australians about the laws and the effect they are having on ordinary Australian workers. You can donate online at www.rightsatwork.com.au.

Take part in activities in NZ to oppose the attacks on New Zealand's workplaces, in the form of National's 90 Days Bill. Click here to find out what's happening with the 90 Days Bill Campaign.

Earlier

Photos from rally in Wellington, November 15 2005.
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Photos from rally in Auckland, November 15 2005.
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