E D I T O R I A L

A Capital Idea?
The trade union�s hierarchy will travel to Melbourne to celebrate the ACTU�s 75th Anniversary next week; a journey that says much about where our peak body has come from and even more about where it should go now.

F E A T U R E S

Interview: Life After Keating
Labor's foreign affairs spokesman Kevin Rudd looks at the world and wonders what might have been ...

Industrial: That Friday Feeling
Anthony Stavropoulos has been working six days a week for the last eight years and now he wants his weekends back. �Remember that Friday feeling?� he asks. �You just don�t get that anymore.�

Bad Boss: Begging to Work
They may put themselves about as the Saints of the Fourth Estate, but bosses at the Big Issue Magazine have been nominated by their own vendors for this month�s Tony award.

Organising: Project Pilbara
Sydney University�s Bradon Ellem reports on how unions are bouncing back in Rio territory

Unions: Off the Rails
The Federal Government is attempting to turn NSW Railways into a political football with a proposal that threatens the safety of freight and passenger trains in NSW and life in our rail Towns, writes Phil Doyle.

International: Brazil Turns Left
Union stalwarts throughout the American hemisphere are cheering the election of Lula � the peanut seller and shoeshine boy, turned union leader - who has been elected as the first working-class President of Brazil.

Environment: Brown Wash
Stuart Rosewarn argues the Johannesburg Sunmmit was a gripping showcase of Australia�s lack of a strategic vision.

History Special: Learning from the Past
Ray Markey looks at union membership growth in the 1880s & 1900s to argue that today�s unions must engage to grow.

Corporate: Will the Bullying Backfire?
Job insecurity, unemployment, a growing gap between rich and poor, massive global poverty and environmental danger are the big issues for the protests at the World Trade Organisation meeting in Sydney.

Technology: Danger Lurks For The Passive
If unions fail to exploit opportunities on the web to gain members, other organisations are likely to fill the void and provide services to workers on the internet.

History: In Labour�s Image
Neale Towart looks at a long-overdue initiative to around NSW through the eyes of the workers.

Politics: Without Power Or Glory
South Coast contributor Rowan Cahill gives his take on the Cunningham by-election result.

History Special: A 'Cosy Relationship'
Barbara Webster looks at Rockhampton between 1916 � 1957 to debunk the �dependence� theory of trade union growth.

Culture: Blood Stains the Wattle
Former Queensland Treasurer Keith De Lacey has turned up in print with a rollicking tale of life during the famous Mt Isa strike of the 60s.

Satire: Iraq Pre-empts Pre-emptive Strike
Saddam Hussein has launched a pre-emptive strike on the United States to prevent it from pre-emptively striking Iraq first.

Poetry: The Executive Pay Cut
Executives accepting pay freezes, or even pay cuts? This outrageous proposal has been put on the table by some capitalists themselves, and taken up by our bard.

Review: Time Out
When a family man invents a new life after losing his steady job, Tara de Boehmler watches his charade escalate until there is no turning back.

N E W S

Scourers Face Q-Fever Risk

New Vehicle for Entitlements

It�s War on Bullies!

Drivers Pack Down For World Cup

Howard Shrugs off Spanish Shame

Hunted Teacher Tells of Colombian Terror

Cole Bias Appeal Still On Cards

Extra Care To Beat Terrorist Threat

Strains Increase for Aged Care

Trades Hall Welcomes Bracks IR

Rail Campaign Gathers Steam

Workers Win Computer Games

Wine Workers Front Bosses

Regional Job Loss Fear At Unis

Canberra Get In On Outworkers ACT

Hounding of East Timorese �Shameful�

WTO Staff Begin Pay Revolt

Activists Notebook

C O L U M N S

Month In Review
War and Pieces of Work
The Bali Tragedy dominated the news this month, leaving many questioning the motive and wondering if this is fallout from Australia�s unquestioning support of George Dubya�s �War On Terror�.

The Soapbox
Beware of Greeks Bearing Historical Allusions
Roland Stephens argues that the current popular line that the USA is a modern day version of the Roman Empire is flawed.

The Locker Room
Over The Fence Is Out
Phil Doyle warms up for another season of hard hitting and fast bowling in the park, making the rules up as he goes along.

Indigenous
The Sea of Hands
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation are five years old. Spokeswoman Dameeli Coates addressed labor Council to mark the event.

Postcard
Tokyo Youth Call
Tokyo unions are relying on young organisers to infiltrate workplaces as part of a major organising campaign, which focuses on non-unionised companies, reports Mary Yaager.

Bosswatch
Still Crazy After All These Years
With new research suggests CEO carry similar personality traits to psycho-paths, the AGM season is proving that there�s little room for logic in our nation�s board rooms.

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Its Time to Walk Aagainst the War

Next Saturday, 30th November people from around Sydney will gather at Sydney Town Hall to show their opposition to a war in Iraq.

In October in Melbourne 45 000 people rallied against the war. In Sydney on the 30th a crowd of 20-25000 is expected to gather at Town Hall and march to the Domain for performances and speeches from many prominent Australians - all opposed to the war.

There will be speeches from ACTU President Sharan Burrows, journalist John Pilger and actor Judy Davis. Religious leaders including Bishop Pat Power and Sheikh Al Hilali will speak. The march will be lead by prominent Australian social and political leaders. In the Domain there will be performances by Jenny Morris, the Chaser (CNNNN), Leonardo's Bride and Caf� at the Gates of Salvation. The MC for the event will be actor John Howard.

WALK AGAINST THE WAR

No war on Iraq, No Australian involvement.

Saturday, 30th November, 12 noon

Sydney Town Hall and then walk to the Domain

Organised by the Walk Against the War Coalition: WAWC is a broad alliane of over 50 religious, student, trade union, community and peace groups

For more information: former senator Bruce Childs 9386 1240, Hannah Middleton 0418 668 098, Nick Everett 0409 762 081.

For more information about the peace movement subscribe to the email list: [email protected]

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Owing to the City of Sydney Licensing inspectors cracking down on venues without "Entertainment Licences" the proposed 'East Timor Women's Benefit Nite Concert' is now happening at the new location of THE PERFORMANCE SPACE Theatre, 199 Cleveland St, Redfern (between George St and Chalmers Sts, opposite Prince Albert Park, just next door to a backpackers).

People who are attending 'Politics in the Pub' first (6-7.40pm) @ 64 Devonshire St, to hear speakers on East Timor (James Dunn), West Papua (Rex Rumakik), Free Aceh Movement (Mohammed Dahlan) are advised that this event will finish 20 minutes early to allow time to walk diagonally across Prince Albert Park to The Performance Space.

We regret that no further live music (including benefit nights) are permitted in the Gaelic Club (UPSTAIRS BAR) because of the strict enforcement of 'entertainment' laws in Sydney. We have all lost a great venue that has helped many causes from Timor to Bougainville to the striking Hunter Valley Miners....to say nothing of the historic and very musical St Patrick days celebrations there...Such is life?..."Tanks for da memories Mick, Dennis and da rest..."

Please note the Friends of Maliana Benefit (Thursday November 28th) the previous Nite at Leichhardt Town Hall begins at 7pm and now includes folk performer Fred Smith between 10.30pm and 11pm.

BACK-TO-BACK BENEFIT NIGHTS FOR EAST TIMOR.....

#Thursday November 28th, 8pm, Leichhardt Town Hall, 'Friends of Maliana' Benefit Nite, "The Tekee Tokee Tomak Tour" with Solidarity Choir, Charisma, Anin Murak quartet, Multimedia works from Martin Wesley-Smith and Jazz Pieces from Morton Gould. Entry $20/$10. This event will tour to Frensham School, Mittagong, (Friday 29th November) and then Kangaroo Valley Hall (Sat. 30th November). Details Ros Dunlop (02) 9810-2253, or Martin Wesley-Smith in Kangaroo Valley (02) 44-65-1299. (Note: This the the day of Fretilin's UDI in 1975 on the eve of the Indonesian invasion. It will be the official Independence Day holiday in East Timor). NOTE FRED SMITH WILL PERFORM AT THE SYDNEY CONCERT BETWEEN 10.30PM AND 11PM. >Tekee Tokee Tomak Tour - raising funds for East Timor - see:

http://www.shoalhaven.net.au/~mwsmith/ttttour1.html

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#Friday 29th November 6-7.40pm 'Politics in the Pub' speakers on East Timor, Aceh, West Papua, Gaelic Club 64 Devonshire St., Surry Hills, followed by "Girls in Our Town.......A Benefit for the Women of Timor" 8pm-11.30pm various performers at The Performance Space ,199 Cleveland St, Redfern (between Chalmers and George Sts).

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Nov29th Benefit...

NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE...HERE...

# Friday 29th November 8pm-11.30pm (immed. following 'Politics in the Pub')

"A Benefit for the Women of East Timor"

BOOKINGS : THE PERFORMANCE SPACE (02) 9698-7235

The Performance Space ,199 Cleveland St, Redfern (between Chalmers and George Sts). .

performers include

Rachel Hore, Zulya Kamalova, Trude Aspeling, Lemon Tarts, Jodie Catherine (poet), Colleen Burke (poet/author), Solidarity Choir, Margaret Bradford, Songket (Indonesian/World Music), Linda Campbell, Katherine Thompson (playwright/'Mavis Goes to Timor'). Details AETA 9500-1638.

Some food available and bar open. Entry.....$15/$10 for Timorese and/or conc.

All money raised will go to Kirsty Sword 'Alola Foundation' for Timorese Women.

BOOKINGS : THE PERFORMANCE SPACE (02) 9698-7235.

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