The Dead Couple
The message from the ACTU�s Future of Work research is that the two theoretical frameworks for understanding work in the 20th century - �Harvester Man� and �TINA� are both dead.
History: Nest of Traitors
Rowan Cahill uncovers a ripping yarn that could redefine the way we look at Australian involvement in World War II.
Interview: A Nation of Hope
Former PM Bob Hawke bemoans the demise of industrial relations but takes heart from the prospect of peace in the Middle East
Unions: National Focus
Noel Hester reports on a soap star rebellion, Howard�s plans to renuclearise South Australia, more historical atrocities in the north, the redundancy test case plus more in the monthly national wrap.
Safety: The Shocking Truth
It�s every power worker�s worst nightmare � and it happened to Adrian Ware. In a flash of voltage, his life changed forever, as Jim Marr reports.
Tribute: A Comrade Departed
From Prime Ministers to wharfies, the labour movement paid tribute to Tas Bull this week. Jim Marr was among them.
History: Working Bees
Neale Towart looks at a group of workers who got sacked so their boss could keep making the Bomb.
Education: The Big Picture
The NTEU�s Dr Mike Donaldson and Tony Brown join all the dots in the current debate around higher eduction.
International: Static Labour
Ray Marcelo argues there�s another side to the recent furore over Telstra�s use of cheap Indian IT contractors.
Economics: Budget And Fudge It
Frank Stilwell argues that Peter Costello�s latest budget plumbs fiscal policy to new depths.
Technology: Google and Campaigning
Labourstart�s Eric Lee argues the latest weapon for campaigning could be the humble search engine.
Review: Secretary With A Difference
Looking for a new job can be hard enough, without having to worry about sadomasochistic bosses and the threat of being spanked for forgetting to cross your �t�s, says Tara de Boehmler.
Poetry: The Minimale
The Labor Party leadership is in the news again, inspiring our resident bard David Peetz to song
Satire: Howard Calls for Senate to be Replaced by Clap-O-Meter
John Howard released a controversial policy statement today, arguing that the Senate be abolished in favour of a device measuring noise from the gallery of the House of Representatives.
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Abbott Prescribes Dole for Mother of Six
Cole Batting Zero from Thirty Two
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Security Forces Come Out Firing
Women�s Centre Faces Ideological Jihad
Varsity Casuals Win Wage Increase
Fortress NSW Protects BHP Workers
Pharmacists Seek Jobs Medicine
Iranian Textile Workers Sewn Up
Unique Union �Uni Partnership
Activists Notebook
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It�s Our Party
Long time union watcher Nicholas Way looks at the changing dynamics between the industrial and political wings of the labour movement. The Soapbox
Grass Roots
In his Maiden Speech, new MP Tony Burke argues that the ALP�s union links are nothing to be ashamed of.
Media
Opinion Forming Down Under
Evan Jones condemns the mainstream�s media coverage of the War on Iraq and the damage it is doing to our national psyche.
The Locker Room
Location, Re-Location!
It�s all fun and games until someone loses a club, writes Phil Doyle
Costa Must Be Crazy
Saharwi Struggle
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Iranian Textile Workers Sewn Up
NSW unionists will lobby Iranian officials on behalf of suppressed workers in Behshahr, a city known for the quality of its textiles.
The CFMEU spearheaded the campaign with a message of solidarity to striking textile workers and protests to both the Tehran Government, and its Australian embassy, after being urged to take action by Iranians living in Sydney.
CFMEU secretary Andrew Ferguson urged Labor Council support for 2000 strikers who he said were protesting the non-payment of wages for more than two years.
"Their campaign has spread to other industries and has wide public support in Iran," Ferguson said. "On April 16 more than 25,000 people joined a march and rally in support of these workers. The regime's police and security forces used truncheons and tear gas to attack these peaceful protesters and declared a state of martial law in the city."
Behshahr workers are demanding unpaid wages, unemployment benefits, increases in the minimum wage, freedom of assembly and rights to strike and organise.
Labor Council will send a message of solidarity and has urged affiliates to contact either The Union of Textile Workers: [email protected] or the Iranian Government at [email protected]
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