Category Archives: Peace and Justice are Union Business
ACTU calls for Gaza ceasefire, cease military aid to Israel and increase humanitarian aid to Palestinians – 22 April 2024
ACTU statement on Gaza 22 April 2024 The Australian Union movement is a movement of peace and respect for all races and nationalities. We oppose war, racism, and oppression. We act in solidarity. The Australian Union movement is horrified by Continue reading ACTU calls for Gaza ceasefire, cease military aid to Israel and increase humanitarian aid to Palestinians – 22 April 2024
Qld ALP Conference passes anti-nuclear motion opposing nuclear submarines in Qld – 11th June 2023
At the Qld State ALP Conference on the weekend of 2nd-4th June 2023 in Mackay, delegates voted overwhelmingly (229 to 140) for a motion critical of the dangers of nuclear power and opposing nuclear submarines in Qld waters. The motion Continue reading Qld ALP Conference passes anti-nuclear motion opposing nuclear submarines in Qld – 11th June 2023
State Secretary of Qld/NT Electrical Trades Union slams AUKUS deal – 2nd April 2023
The annual Palm Sunday rally for Peace and Refugees was held in Brisbane on April 2nd, 2023. The rally (and march) was chaired by Dean of St. Johns Cathedral, Rev Peter Catt. Speakers were former Senator Andrew Bartlett, Sai Vashini Continue reading State Secretary of Qld/NT Electrical Trades Union slams AUKUS deal – 2nd April 2023
Retired manufacturing workers call for Peace Committees in each State – Feb 2022
At the national conference of retired AMWU workers, in February this year, a resolution was passed calling for Peace Committees to be established in each branch of the AMWU, and for these committees to work closely with organisations such as Continue reading Retired manufacturing workers call for Peace Committees in each State – Feb 2022
Victorian Unions oppose war with China
Victorian Trades Hall Council MOTION ON WAR WITH CHINA – adopted on 14/5/2021 This meeting of the VTHC Executive is concerned with the Morrison government’s irresponsible and aggressive talk of war with China. Australia’s war with China threatens our national Continue reading Victorian Unions oppose war with China
Draft Aims and Objectives of “Peace & Justice are Union Business” working group
PJUB Draft Aims and Objectives 29 January meeting sw v2.
Media Release – War subsidies a cruel joke, 31 January 2018
The Turnbull Government’s plan to give weapons manufacturers $3.8 billions of taxpayers’ funds is being blasted by workers involved in the Don’t Buy Into War campaign. Peace and Justice is Union Business, which includes unions and rank-and-file union members, says Continue reading Media Release – War subsidies a cruel joke, 31 January 2018
Get Involved! Contact Shirley Winton 0417 456 001
If you would like to get involved in this campaign, please contact Shirley Winton at spiritofeureka@gmail.com or 0417 456 001
Justice and Peace are Union Business: Warren Smith, September 2017
Warren Smith, Assistant National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, gave this excellent address at the IPAN National Conference in Melbourne, September 2017. Warren Smith, National Assist. Secretary, MUA – Peace is union business