#OtD 8 Jun 1861 eight coalminers at the Redbank mine in Queensland, Australia, went on strike demanding an extra shilling per ton in pay. Often incorrectly described as the first strike in Queensland: in fact Chinese shepherds had gone strike before stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10816/…
#OtD 1 Jun 2017 bus drivers from 12 depots in Sydney, Australia, went on a fare strike – giving free rides to passengers – in protest at privatisation. The one-day protest was insufficient to stop privatisation which continues to this day stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8101/s…
#OtD 6 Dec 1938 members of the Australian Aborigines’ League led by William Cooper marched to the German Consulate in Melbourne to deliver a letter condemning the "cruel persecution of the Jewish people by the Nazi government of Germany". Learn more: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/12652/…
#OtD 8 Dec 1949 dock workers in France agreed to prevent cargo destined for Indochina from being transported from multiple ports in solidarity with the anti-colonial war in Vietnam, which had spilled over into Cambodia and Laos stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10779/…
Have you heard the news?
Members Coalition have won 4 spots in CPSU SPSF Group NSW Branch 🎉
Thank you once again to all of our supporters and candidates who want their Union to be more accountable and democratic.
#OtD 15 Oct 1970 the West Gate Bridge, which was under construction in Australia, collapsed killing 35 workers and injuring 18. The workers had previously raised concerns about the project but bosses said it was safe and they returned to work stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8733/w…
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A healthy Union actively promotes elections and educates members on why participation is paramount to Union democracy.
Have you heard the news?
Members Coalition have won 4 spots in CPSU SPSF Group NSW Branch 🎉
Thank you once again to all of our supporters and candidates who want their Union to be more accountable and democratic.
Unions have jumped on board to support this Sunday's March for Humanity across the Harbour Bridge including the ETU, ASU, RAFFWU, NSW Nurses and Midwifes Association, MUA, FSU, IEU, CWU and NTEU NSW.
Palestine is union business.
Ever wonder why only some voices are heard by your Union?
Wanting your Union to be better doesn't deserve derision and disrespect.
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(CPSU SPSF NSW Branch represents you at the Federal level)
Why is it important to vote AGAIN for Members Coalition?
• Unions grow stale without healthy democratic participation
• Union leaders need members to hold them to account
Why is it important to vote AGAIN for Members Coalition?
• Unions grow stale without healthy democratic participation
• Union leaders need members to hold them to account
CPSU - SPSF Group NSW Branch
Voting has begun!
Delegates to Branch Council
🗳 Vote 1️⃣ Team 🅰️ Members Coalition
Branch President
🗳 Vote 1️⃣ Nicholas Wright
Branch Vice Presidents
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1️⃣ Deanne Hill
2️⃣ Sousan Ghecham
3️⃣ Miriam Succar
#OtD 7 Jul 1839 lifelong revolutionary @IWW activist Monty Miller was born in what is now Tasmania. Wounded in the Eureka miners rebellion aged 15, he later worked in construction and took part in many strikes. Learn more about his union in our podcast: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e19-th…
Palestine solidarity motion carried by NTEU NSW Council June 4
"Call for a day of action demanding sanctions on Israel on September 10.
NSW Dvn will support branches taking action on this day by publicising events.. including a public rally in Sydney"
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NTEU NSW Divsion calls for a day of action in NSW and a public rally by unions demanding for sanctions against Israel on September 10th!
Lets take this call out to our unions and make this a national day of action!
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🖤💛❤️ Always was, always will be.
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340 Followers 641 FollowingInner City NSWTF councillor
Teachers still burning out, students still missing out- just where is the 'Gallop' 2 hour RFF we need to retain, attract teachers ?
180 Followers 283 FollowingTeachers and school staff twitter (X) account. Uniting to oppose repression of student and teacher expression as to the horrors of the ongoing genocide of Gaza
5K Followers 2K FollowingThe global justice organisation of the Australian trade union movement.
Follow the bio link to learn more about our work in building solidarity across borders.
58 Followers 144 FollowingA national, rank and file network of NTEU members. We are working to implement BDS in our university workplaces, and end ties with militaries. Free Palestine!
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178K Followers 1K FollowingProfessor, @GC_CUNY. Director of Research, @cpcp_gc. New book: The Story of Capital. Tweets from David Harvey personally are signed -DH
2K Followers 4K FollowingCommunity group to advance unionism, social justice, employment & environment. Join a union 1300 486 466. Tweets authorised by D Smith Management Committee BMUC
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2K Followers 187 FollowingCommunities are rallying to support their highly regarded, world-class TAFE system. Authorised by Nicole Calnan, AEU, 120 Clarendon St, Southbank 3006.
177K Followers 110 FollowingThe NSW Rural Fire Service, the world's largest fire service. Our more than 70,000 volunteer members provide emergency services to more than 95 percent of NSW.
5K Followers 3K FollowingProtecting tomorrow together. As the NSW Government’s environmental regulator and steward, we are committed to a sustainable future. Report pollution to 131 555
89K Followers 237 FollowingDo not use this platform to request assistance. Call 132 500 for emergency help in floods and storms. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. #NSWSES
36K Followers 559 Following🎒NSW Department of Education’s official Twitter 🕘Moderated 9am-5pm weekdays 📸#LoveWhereYouLearn 📝Rules of engagement: https://t.co/oUdnP0B8nI
3K Followers 2K FollowingAlways by your side. #JoinYourUnion ✨ Authorised Angus McFarland, Australian Services Union NSW & ACT, 39 Renwick St Redfern, NSW.
365 Followers 72 FollowingAuthorised by Graeme Kelly OAM, General Secretary, NSW Local Government, Clerical, Admin, Energy, Airlines and Utilities Union. Level 7, 321 Pitt St Sydney 2000
2K Followers 186 FollowingJobs for NSW is a private-sector led, govt-backed agency that aims to generate new, rewarding jobs. Follow for innovation and #SydneyStartupHub news.
2K Followers 248 FollowingOfficial account for NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service. Monitored Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. It does not provide medical advice. Call 000 in an emergency.
15K Followers 638 FollowingInformation and opportunities for NSW Department of Education teachers. Join our online community and share your thoughts #teachNSW.
9K Followers 249 FollowingMulticultural NSW aims to build and maintain a cohesive and harmonious multicultural society that enriches the lives of all people in NSW. RTs not endorsements.
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