Category Archives: Events

Union events happening in Adelaide and around Australia

Big Steps hit the streets

Your Rights at Night reporter Ben Reichstein went along to the National Big Steps Day of Action in Adelaide on Saturday 17/11/12. At the march and picnic were Childcare workers, parents, kids and of course their union United Voice. They … Continue reading

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2012 State Budget in Review

Treasurer Jack Snelling delivered his second State Budget today. The treasurer was keen to emphasize investment in skills and the lack of new tax increases. At the same time he cut public service jobs and delayed a number of state … Continue reading

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Live cross from the IWD March in Adelaide

As part of our coverage of Internatinal Women’s Day we talked to Yesha Joshi and Chelsea Lewis from the YWCA who were out the front of Parliament House listening to the guest speekers. We’re very sorry that we all couldn’t … Continue reading

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Events

Screening of Our Generation Documentary Hosted by Dr Lynn Arnold AO The screening will be followed by a discussion with a panel on key issues arising from the film and on issues involving Aboriginal affairs in South Australia. Tuesday 9 … Continue reading

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Events, 28th of July

Hospital Parking Charges hit our Diggers Come and join returned service men and women and hospital workers to protest about the introduction of car parking fees – one of the budget measures from Foley’s September 2009 budget that unfairly target … Continue reading

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Union News 7 July 2011

Union news from around Australia and the world 8,000 workers strke at an Indonesian gold mine A wage rise for Australia’s lowest paid 300 jobs in 6 sapital cities at risk Unions welcome Gov’t aid reforms Worker dead after an … Continue reading

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Rally for Equal Pay June 8th 2011

Equal work Equal Pay- It’s time to pay up 8 June – National Day of Action Gather on 8 June at 12.00 noon at Adelaide Town Hall in Support of Community service workers. March to Parliament House. Community Sector Workers … Continue reading

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State Budget Rally June 9th 2011

State Budget Day Rally 4pm June 9th This year be at Parliament House on Budget Day to protest cuts to jobs and services and demand the return of our working conditions. Put this event in your diaries and spread the … Continue reading

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Terri Daktyl APHEDA Dinner 2011

In 2007, a group of Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA activists travelled to Vietnam, cycling from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south, visiting projects in Hai Duong province along the way. Aptly named the … Continue reading

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Book Launch Heroes & Villains 12th May 2011, 6 – 7.30pm @ Imprints

The Australian Society for the Study of Labour History  (Adelaide Branch) Inc INVITATION – BOOK LAUNCH IN ADELAIDE NATIONAL SECRETARY’S BOOK  ‘HEROES & VILLAINS’ IMPRINTS BOOKSELLERS 107 Hindley Street  Adelaide SA MAY 12TH 2011 6pm – 7.30pm To be launched … Continue reading

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