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Give Truth A Chance
Civic values - aah another boring conservative rant. Well, perhaps, but here goes.
Interview: The Month Of Living Dangerously
When the mobs took over the streets of Dili it was the people of East Timor that bore the brunt. Elisabeth Lino de Araujo from Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA was there to witness what happened.
Unions: Staying Mum
Penrith mums, Linda Everingham and Jo Jacobson, are at the heart of a grassroots campaign to boot Jackie Kelly, out of federal parliament. Jim Marr caught up with one half of the sister act.
Economics: Precious Metals
There's a lot of spin around AWAs in the mining industry, but Tony Maher argues all that glitters is not gold.
Industrial: The Cold 100
The Iemma Government has come up with 100 reasons why WorkChoices is a dud, with 100 examples of ripped off workers
History: The Vinegar Hill Mob
This month's Blacktown Rally was not the first time workers had stood up for their rights in the region, writes Andrew Moore.
Legal: Free Agents
Is an independent contractor a small businessperson or a worker? The answer depends upon whether the contractor is genuinely �independent� or not, writes Even Jones.
Politics: Under The Influence
Bob Gould thinks Sonny Bill Williams is a hunk; he reveals all in a left wing view of The Bulletin�s 100 most influential Australians, questioning the relevance of some, and adding a few of his own.
International: How Swede It Was
Geoff Dow pays tribute to the passing of Rudolf Meidner, one of the architects of the Swedish model of capitalism.
Review: Keating's Men Slam Dance on Howard
These punk rockers are out to KO WorkChoices. Nathan Brown joins the fray.
Howard's $30m Rip Off
Jetstar Sells Job Interviews
Jail or Jobs - Seamen Choose
Vanstone Mum on Rorts
WorkChoices Whacks Chalkies
Telstra MIA in Bush
WA Safety Rep On Mission
Sallies Join Sack-A-Thon
CFMEU Dips Out on Fullback
Pollies Brush Sick, Kids
Pollie Cries Like a Croc
Training Minister Gives Himself an A
25 Years On the Grass
Activist's What's On!
The Soapbox
Work Choice: US Military Style
John Howard has learnt a few lessons on workers rights from his Texan buddy, writes Rowan Cahill. Politics
Westie Wing
As Pru Goward slams into the glass ceiling of the NSW Liberal Party, Ian West considers how women are faring under the Howard-Costello Government. The Locker Room
A World Away
Phil Doyle is pleased that a display of subtle beauty and athletic grace has been overtaken by some good old-fashioned mindless violence
Real Hero
Howard vs World
Marching Orders
Tough as ABC
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Sallies Join Sack-A-Thon
Two union delegates sacked without explanation last week have appealed to the state industrial umpire.
The pair - Australian Services Union delegates at the Salvation Army's Faith Cottage - were suspended by the Salvation Army who, it is alleged, breached the award grievance and dispute-settling procedure.
"The Salvos have been outrageous and have acted irresponsibly and unfairly on this issue," ASU organiser Kylie Rook said.
The two workers from Faith Cottage were suspended following an emergency meeting of concerned community members on Wednesday last week about proposed cost-cutting changes at the refuge, which included abandoning 'sleep over' shifts and terminating the employment of full-time staff who would then be re-hired as part-time workers.
The emergency meeting heard from Mr Bryce Gaudry, Member for Newcastle, who said that the Salvation Army had been advised by the Department of Community Services not to implement the changes until further negotiations with management were completed.
Ms Rook said Faith Cottage faced an uncertain future over a part time contract the Salvation Army has imposed, which would see staff lose as much $180 per week in pay.
"These people have worked for 20 years with the Salvation Army and the Salvation Army has shown a distinct lack of Christian charity in its actions," Ms Rook said.
The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters had agreed almost a month ago to continue discussions over proposed changes at Faith Cottage When this promise was broken Wednesdays emergency meeting of concerned community members was called.
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