Wednesday
28th June 2006
Two Hundred at Nowra's Lunch Time
Rally
In Nowra,
a lunch time rally of 200 union and community members held
their ‘National Day of Protest’ against the Federal
Governments new IR laws outside the office of the Liberal
Member for Gilmore.
The rally was addressed by Unions Shoalhaven chairman Tim
Montgomery who outlined the concerns regarding the IR legislation
and the effects that are now becoming evident.
Unions Shoalhaven member Keith Bourke discussed the AWA that
had been prepared for presentation to the Member for Gilmore.
This AWA provided for a modest hourly rate, but removes parliamentary
allowances, super etc. and was greeted with great approval
by those present.
Hans Post, who grew up in Nazi Germany addressed the crowd,
outlining how one of the first acts of the Nazis was to eliminate
Trade Unions and put Union leaders into detention camps. He
emphasised that a free and active union movement is vital
for a free, democratic society.
Indeed a very successful day, and enjoyed by all present.
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