E D I T O R I A L

Bitter Pills
It had to be one of the greatest frauds of history, we had reached a stage of evolution where we no longer needed to be regulated.

F E A T U R E S

Interview: The Fels Guy
ACCC chair Professor Alan Fels on big business attacks, the waterfront dispute and where unions stand under the Trade Practices Act.

Solidarity: Life or Death?
Ka mate, ka mate, ka ora, ka ora – the eternal warriors’ dilemma - filled the Sydney air this week. Jim Marr was there.

Unions: Back to Basics
Tony Papa made it to the top of the Australian union movement; now he's back at the frontline organising building workers. And he's never been happier.

International: Global Terror
The annual report into violence against trade unionists was released this week. But, as Andrew Casey reports, the killings continue.

History: Sorry Business
Dr Rosalind Kidd lifts the lid on the use of forced labour of Aboriginal people in Queensland right through to the 1960s.

Technology: Future Active
In his new book on net activism, Graham Meikle arges that ideas will ultimately triumph over assets.

Satire: Executive Presents PowerPoint Eulogy at Mother’s Funeral
A corporate affairs manager from a leading Sydney company yesterday delivered a moving presentation at his mother’s funeral, utilising the many features of Microsoft’s PowerPoint software.

Poetry: Santa Claus Was Coming to Oz
As we commemorate world refugee day, what can we learn about our treatment of refugees, from the case of one man from far away who tried to enter Australia last Christmas?

Review: Dial 'M' For Minority Report
Imagine a place where everyone knows your name, the streets are filled with smiling faces, and murder has all but been obliterated. Anyone who finds this scene idyllic has clearly not seen Minority Report.

N E W S

Fair Share: Link Executive Pay to Wages

Abbott’s 'Rule of Law' Faces Court Challenge

Royal Gaze Averted as Bosses Shut Down and Fined

Molten Metal Sparks Safety Probe

Consumer Boycotts Don't Break Law: Fels

Korean Own Goal in World Focus

STOP PRESS: Court Ticks Off on Service Fees

Zero Tolerance on Casino Violence

GIO Workers Challenge Bosses' Union Wages

Nurses Reject Band-Aid Solution

Saving Lives In Killer Productions

McDonalds Vandal Becomes Global Hero

Debate Rages Over Chinese Unions

Paul Howes' Activist Notebook

C O L U M N S

The Soapbox
Jock or Janus?
Roland Stephens looks at Labor's progression through the eyes of 'Jock' the legendary David Williamson character.

The Locker Room
The World Game
Former Socceroo Dennis Yaager gives his take on the Cup Finals while Labourstart's Andrew Casey rates the labour performance of the nations left in contention.

Week in Review
A Law Unto Themselves
Law, domestic and international, is centre stage but Jim Marr discovers 7.1 billion reasons why big business seems to rise above it.

Bosswatch
Who Wants To be a Millionaire?
There are more of them than ever before, according to a new global survey of the world's richest.

L E T T E R S

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Sydney World Refugee Week Rally

Peaceful rally at Circular Quay and March to Hyde Park

11am Sunday 23 June 2002

Speakers include Tom Keneally, Neville Roach, Patrick Lee (IEU), Sheikh el Hilali (Mufti of Australia), Margaret Reynolds (National President, UN Association) and Nooria Wazifadost (Afghan refugee)

For more information call 0417 275 713 or 0408 057 779 or 0428 190 276

International Day of Action in support of imprisoned Korean Workers

Thursday 27 June 2002, 12:00 noon

Korean Consulate, 32 Martin Place, Sydney.

The President of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions has been imprisoned, along with 31 other trade unionists for organising strikes and protests against Korea's repressive anti labour laws. 3,000 riot police stormed striking unionists and their families at Daewoo Motors and women hotel workers. The International Metalworkers' Federation is using the media attention on South Korea during the World Cup to demonstrate international solidarity with Korean workers.

For more information contact Paul Bastian (AMWU) 02 9897 2011

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A TRIBUTE TO THE LIVES AND WORK OF BOB, EDGAR AND LLOYD ROSS

Sunday June 30, 2-5pm

PSU HOUSE, Level 7, 191 Thomas Street, Sydney (near Railway Square)

Speakers include Mark Hearn, Stephen Holt, John Shields.

Organised by the Sydney Branch, Australian Society for the Study of Labour History.

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Wednesday Politics at Berkelouw

Wednesday July 3 2002, 6.30 - 8.00 pm

Berkelouw Bookshop

70 Norton Street, Leichhardt

Citizen or Super Fund Capitalism?

NSW Fabian Society and the Pluto Institute debate with:

Professor John Piggott

Director of the Centre for Pensions and Superannuation, UNSW, International government advisor

Mark Latham MP

Assistant Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Economic

Susan Ryan AO

Former Minister in the Hawke Government and President of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees.

Dr. Shann Turnbull

Author, Democratising the Wealth of Nations, past President Australian Employee Ownership Association.

Lynn Ralph (Chair)

Chief Executive, Investment & Financial Services Association

For more information contact Paul Smith mailto:pasmith@socialchange.net.au

Electronic Networks - Building Community Conference

July 3-5 2002

Melbourne

Conference topics will include: use of the Internet for advocacy and activism, community building, community service, small business online, community education, government and community relationships, rural and regional online issues and technical issues.

This conference, with over 65 presentations from Australian and international speakers, is supported by ISOC-AU as a practical exploration of the possibilities, successes and complications involved in implementing the slogan - the Internet is for everyone!

More details http://www.ccnr.net/2002

Crisis in Corporate Governance - Ansett, HIH, One.Tel

Sydney Politics in the Pub

26 July 2002, 6.00 pm

Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills

Hear Stephen Mayne, Publisher of www.crikey.com.au, discuss the crisis in Corporate Governance.

See http://www.politicsinthepub.org for more details.

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