
Issue No 9		16 April 1999

News

Unionists to Celebrate May Day

Trade unionists will take to the streets of Sydney on May Day for the 109th consecutive year to show their commitment to a fairer society.

May Day Committee convenor Bob Coombs told Workers Online that the focus of this year's traditional dinner and march would be the defence of workers' conditions in the face of Reith's planned second wave of industrial reforms.

While last year's May Day March, held in the middle of the waterfront dispute, drew predictably huge crowds, Coombs is hoping the fire is still burning in the belly of trade unionists.

"There's a whole range of issues which working people should be concerned about: such as the GST, cuts to public health and welfare, not to mention the work of Reith."

The May day dinner will be held on Friday 30th April at the Graphics Arts Club from 6pm. Speakers include Michael Costa, MEAA state secretary Michelle Hryce and Stan Sharkey.

Entertainment and meals will be provided for just $15 per head with tickets available on the night.

Next day the May Day procession will assemble at noon in Town Hall Square, before moving off at 1pm along George Street to First Fleet Park where speakers will include John Maitland and Sandra Moaitt

"I'd encourage all rank and file unionists to support important day, a day when trade unions have traditionally come together," Coombs says..

For further details contact the May Day Committee - Bob Coombs 9264 5024.

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Issue 9 contents

Interview: Ms Plibersek Goes To Canberra
The new MP for Sydney talks about her new job, new ideas and why she won�t be writing a book about them.

Unions: More Jobs, Better Pay?
Peter Reith shears the Pastoral Industry Award, making a mockery of his election rhetoric.

History: Work and Community
This is the story of a little corrugated iron factory. In a lane. In Rozelle.

Review: Tailing Out
When BHP left Newcastle steelworks, it also left a rich working culture. A ground-breaking project is now honouring what has been lost.

International: ILO Warns Danger Evolving With Technology
The ILO estimates over 1 million work-related fatalities each year -- and the danger spots are changing.

Labour Review: What's New at the Information Centre
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