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November 30 2006 videos

Your Rights at Work Worth Voting For
A new campaign starts today, says ACTU Secretary Greg Combet. Unions will campaign to get rid of Howard’s IR laws by voting against the Liberals at the 2007 election. Watch the MCG go off as a special message is revealed. Greg tells the massive crowd, “please join with us, and over the next 12 months let's give it everything we've got.” Watch video.

"Get off your backsides!" Two workers kick off the rally
Annette lost her conditions in return for a 2 cent payrise. Gary was sacked and was told to reapply for his job for 30% less. These workers kicked off the 2006 National Day of Action against Howard's IR Laws at the MCG. Watch video.

AWA individual contracts hit real people, real hard.
At the Rights at Work rally against Howard’s IR laws, ACTU President Sharan Burrow says the Howard Government “wants Australians to sit down and shut up, and take what the employer offers.” Real people tell their stories about AWAs that cut pay and conditions. Watch video.

Stick together, we can win! The Heinemann Electric story
Imagine working a full week and getting a payslip that says $0. When their employer used Howard’s IR laws to get out of paying workers, Heinemann Electric staff took action. After 7 weeks, working with union support, they won. They told their story at the ACTU’s  2006 rally for rights at work. Watch video.

Community leaders blast John Howard’s unfair work laws
ACTU Secretary Greg Combet talks about how the Rights at Work campaign has engaged people across the nation. Church groups, political leaders and even a former Reserve Bank Governor talk about the unfairness of John Howard’s IR laws. Watch video.

Kim Beazley "we are going to rip up these laws"
Former ALP leader Kim Beazley delivers a passionate speech at the November 30 rally against Howard’s IR laws. The crowd goes off as Beazley vows that it is the fight of his life. ACTU Secretary Greg Combet introduces him. Watch video.

107 workers could get fined $28,600 each by the Howard Govt
John Howard’s new IR laws hit the building industry particularly hard. At the 2006 rally for rights at work, Greg Combet tells the story of 107 Perth workers who face losing their house and all they’ve worked for due to these laws. Watch video.

Bernie thanks unions as James Hardie brought to justice
At the November 30 rally, Bernie Banton, who suffers from an asbestos-related disease, thanks unions for helping in the campaign to bring James Hardie to justice. Bernie shares a hug with ACTU Secretary Greg Combet who says the campaign was one of the hardest he’s ever fought. Watch video.

November 15 National Day of Community Protest videos
ACTU Secretary Greg Combet’s address to union members and the community on the campaign to protect workers' rights. Read text. Watch video: Broadband Dialup (Windows Media Player) or Broadband Dialup (Quicktime, best for Macs).

November 15: Remember This Day
ACTU President Sharan Burrow’s speech at National Day of Community Protest against the Federal Government's Work Choices proposals. Read text. Watch video: Broadband Dialup (Windows Media Player) or Broadband Dialup (Quicktime, best for Macs).  

November 3: Real Economic Challenges and the WorkChoices Legislation
Greg Combet outlines his critique of the Government's new IR legislation in a speech to the Progressive Essays Dinner at the National Press Club. Read more.

More Video

Real workers recall past struggles at Nov 15 broadcast.    Broadband Dialup (Windows Media Player) or Broadband Dialup (Quicktime, best for Macs).

John Clarke and Bryan Dawe skit, Nov 15 broadcast 'Prime Minister John Howard' said a few words at the Nov 15 rally. Broadband Dialup (Windows Media Player) or Broadband Dialup (Quicktime, best for Macs)

Real workers' stories from Nov 15 broadcast.    Watch Quicktime Video (best for Macs) or  Watch the Windows Media Video (best for Windows).

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