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A Free Vote
This week’s charade of the Senate amending the Howard Government’s workplace laws raises fundamental questions about the sort of democracy Australia has become.
Interview: The Binds That Tie
Dr Don Edgar has demolished the Prime Minister's credentials as a family man.
Unions: Worth Cycling For
Pedal power joined the Your Rights At Work campaign on a 350km journey to take a message to Canberra’s politicians, wrties Phil Doyle.
Industrial: The Elephant in the Corner
Jim Marr takes a look at what the government has secreted away in the WorkChoices package, revealing what is really at stake - and what can be done about it.
Legal: A Law Unto Themselves
In this extract from the Evatt Foundation's 'State of the States' Jeff Shaw & Monika Ciolek look at the constitutional issues rasied by WorkChoices.
Politics: Ethically Lonely
At a forum in the Australian Stock Exchange sponsored by big end of town solicitors, you would expect at least one person to be in favour of John Howard’s industrial relations laws, wrties Rachael Osman-Chin.
History: Women, Unions, Banners and Parades
Trade union banners reveal more about union history than their male designers and makers intended, writes Neale Towart.
Women: Relaxed and Comfortable?
Suzanne Hammond from WEL argues there are many hidden nasties in WorkChoices for working women.
International: The Last Social Democrat
A trade union leader's victory marks beginning of class politics in Israel, wrties Eric Lee
Review: The Corpse Bride
Come to a world where decay, loss and broken dreams are everywhere - and it's not the Federal Senate.
Culture: Tony Moore Holds His Own
In his new book, Tony Moore argues that today's generation of political leaders has much to learn from Bazza McKenzie.
 Read His Lips: WorkChoices Too Much
Joyce A Christmas Goose
Workers Leave Boss in Tool Shed
Costello Chokes On Asbestos Compo
Telstra Hangs Up on Former Staff
Bank Check on Bras
Bill of Work Rights on Agenda
Funny Film - Scary Message
Sign Of the Times
Unions Chip In for Lauren
Company Raids Own Ship
Activist's What's On!
The Soapbox
Whitefellas - You Just Can’t Trust ‘Em.
Racial stereotyping is a bad business. That said, Graham Ring has discovered a segment of society that drinks too much, behaves unreliably and can’t seem to adapt to change. Sadly, the conclusion is inescapable… The Locker Room
Fore!
Phil Doyle slices one into the car park. Parliament
The Westie Wing
Ian West makes a midnight dash to Workers Online, slides his State political report under the door, then heads back to the Macquarie Street Chamber of Horrors…
Million Mum March
Pension Pinching
John Bares All
Radicalising Yoof
Tom A World Away
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Unions Chip In for Lauren
Unions have raised $10,000 to help out the family of Lauren Huxley, the 18-year-old Sydney woman recovering from a savage attack in her home.
The CFMEU and FSU last week launched an appeal to support Huxley's family while Lauren recovers and to pay for repairs to their fire-damaged house.
CFMEU NSW Secretary Andrew Ferguson said Huxley's father had been an active member of the union for a long time, who supported others in times of hardship.
"The vicious attack suffered by Lauren was unprecedented in its cruelty and has left the Huxley family suffering inconceivable pain, which is why the CFMEU wants to do everything possible to at least ease the financial burdens faced by the family," Ferguson said.
Collections were taken at worksites around Sydney.
Huxley suffered serious head and other injuries four weeks ago when she was attacked in her home at Northmead.
To donate to the appeal visit a CFMEU office at 12 Railway Street Lidcome or 15 Wentworth Avenue Sydney, post a cheque or money order to the CFMEU's Lauren Huxley Appeal, Locked Bag 1, Lidcombe 1825, or call (02) 9749 0400.
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