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21 September 2001 |
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NewsPaint Workers Hit With Injunctions
Paint workers employed by a South African multinational have been on strike for more than six weeks in an attempt to get their boss to pay all their employees equally - whether they live in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. "Our 122 members at Taubmans in Villawood, Sydney, are seeking pay rates equivalent to what the company pays in Queensland and Victoria. 'At the moment Sydney wages are on average $51 a week less than those paid to workers in other cities," Annie Owens, NSW LHMU Paint Union secretary said today. The parties in this long running dispute are due back in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission on Monday for further conciliation before Justice Munro. " Taubmans is now owned by a South African company, Barloworlds. " The industrial action at the Taubmans site has been going on and on because of the breakdown of negotiations in relation to a new enterprise bargaining agreement. " Our members are demanding the company sits down to open and fair negotiations over pay and the protection of workers' entitlements," Annie Owens said. " Three times - usually in the middle of the night - the company has secreted out millions of gallons of paint. " The company has eagerly used the anti-worker laws of the Howard Government. " Injunctions have been granted against the union and its members. " They want to constrain and demoralise LHMU Paint Union members. " Our union members however are strong and resolved, they have maintained a lengthy and disciplined peaceful picket, and kept themselves and their families fed." How can you help? You can help by contacting the paint company to register your disappointment at the treatment of workers. Tel: 02 9794 1200 Fax: 02 9725 7474 E-mail: [email protected] LHMU members urgently need financial assistance so anything which can be spared is welcome. If you wish to visit the peaceful picket line at any time ( 24 hour) it is at 9 Birmingham Ave Villawood. A special account for the workers has been set up donations can be deposited at any Commonwealth Bank - Account No: 06 2006103 55251 Fundraiser for Taubmans Workers These paint workers have been out on strike for six weeks. Come and join the paint workers' delegates and members for a Sausage Sizzle lunch on Monday 24, September at the LHMU's offices. From Midday to 2 pm LHMU Auditorium Plaza, 187 Thomas St, HAYMARKET
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   Interview: Exit InterviewMichael Costa looks back at his 14 years with the Labor Council to chart the highs, the lows and the bits in between. Parliament: Opening SalvoIn his Maiden Speech, delivered this week, Costa gave vent to his views on immigration, Marx, globalisation and mental health. Scandals: My Evil TwinCo-conspirator and 'intellectual soulmate' Mark Duffy recounts the legendary 'Leaked Paper' Affair and how its predictions soon came to pass. Politics: An Agent for ChangeFormer secretary Michael Easson argues that Costa was instrumental in redefining the factional balance in NSW in the wake of the Cold War. Review: The Thoughts of Chairman MCNeale Towart trawls the collected works of Michael Costa and looks at his love-hate affair with Marx. Factions: Kyoto SunsetNaomi Steer - the first left-winger to work at Labor Council in decades - recalls how she discovered the real Michael in a Karaoke lounge. History: A Proud TraditionFormer Premier Barrie Unsworth argues Costa enters Parliament as the best qualified Labor Council leader ever to make the transition. Psychology: The Man Behind the MaskCosta's predecessor Peter Sams argues that behind the bluff facade lay a loyal and caring friend. Seduction: Michael and MeChris Christodoulou recounts how Costa convinced him to cross the factional divide and take up residence in Sussex Street. Satire: Ode to LeonLong-time sparring partner, Peter Botsman submits this lyrical tribute to Costa's career.
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