
Issue No 27		20 August 1999

Letters to the Editor

A Non-Unionist's Sympathy

Hi, I'm Michael,

Just wanted to say that I enjoy reading your email publication. I am not a unionist, never have been, but that's not to say one day I will be.

I am caused to often wonder about the ideals of a fair go for the 'average' human being.

I have always believed as human beings we are responsible for our own welfare.

However I am very perturbed about the Oakdale miners predicament. There is something very wrong with our current laws for this situation to occur.

As a tax payer there is no way I can agree with my money being used in place of the Oakdale owners funds. We should make all employers accountable for the wages and benefits due to their employees.

Rather than tell you what needs to be done, because you can't do anything about it, I am going to tell the minister responsible what should be done and include you on the email 'copy to' list.

My kindest regards,

Michael

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Issue 27 contents

Interview: Stepping Up To The Plate
ACTU secretary-in-waiting Greg Combet talks about his report on international trade union trends and the need to adapt for the future.

Work/Time/Life: The Good Type of Wharf Security
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has locked in better job security for casuals as part of its collective agreement with P&O Ports.

International: Venezuela Warned By Global Labour Group
Venezuela's new Constituent Assembly has drafted a decree providing for the dissolution of the country's national trade union organisation, the CTV.

Legal: Politically Motivated Case Against Unionist Fails
A politically motivated extortion case against Eric Wicker, a long-time trade unionist on the Port Kembla waterfront has failed.

Republic: Direct Election Republicans who say YES � and MORE!
Despairing at the sight of Ted Mack and Phil Cleary fronting for Kerry Jones and the Australians for A Constitutional Monarchy? Appalled at the disastrous strategy and paralysis of the Australian Republican Movement? A significant group of Republicans has an answer for you!

Unions: Technology for the Times
New technology offers exciting opportunities which help union growth, according to this extract from Unions@Work.

History: Australian Unions and Industrial Action 1788-1900
A project is under way to compile a comprehensive record of unions, informal worker organisation and strikes from the period of European settlement to 1900 using a specially designed computer database.

Review: Stage Left! - Workers Theatre Hits the Mark
'Rare' is the word on the Melbourne Workers Theatre production, 'Who's Afraid of the Working Class?' currently touring the eastern states of Australia.

Satire: Australia's Most Earnest
Strewth magazine scours the cultural landscape for its inaugural Earnest Bastard of the Year Award.

» Combet�s Call - Double Effort Needed Now

» Rally or Surf Party? It�s the Workers� Call

» Vizard Agenda Analysed

» Truckies Face Another Oakdale

» Former Union Leader to Investigate SOCOG Uniforms

» Second Steggles Mum Wins Job Back

» Strip Leads to Fair Wear Win

» Rail Security: Scully Cuts Staff as Assaults Rise

» Civil Libertarian Support Sought Against "Big Brother"

» Dita Sari takes Sydney by Storm.

» Guest Report

» Sport

» Trades Hall

» Piers Watch

» Thanks for Einstein

» A Non-Unionist's Sympathy

» A Mexican on Piers

» Group Homes Claims Disputed

» Rallying Cries

» Security Overload

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