Friday August 8th 6.30 - 8.30am

Demand that the ABCC be abolished and charges be dropped against Noel Washington

Where: - Kervin Rudd's Electoral Office, 630 Wynnum Road, Morningside

MORE:

http://bushtelegraph.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/construction-workers- campaign-for-equal-rights/

The ABCC has charged an VIC CFMEU official Noel Washington for refusing
to give evidence on discussions with union members, join us in calling
for the abolition of the ABCC and the dropping of charges against Noel
Washington.

Construction workers campaign for equal rights

Construction workers in Australia have a different set of laws and
rights than other Australians. They can be called before secret
hearings of the government’s enforcement agency the Australian Building
and Construction Commissioner (the ABCC) and questioned about union
meetings. They must answer all questions. If they do not attend or
answer all questions they face harsh penalties, including six months
imprisonment. They can be denied representation by the lawyer of their
choice. Virtually all industrial action is illegal and can be punished
by fines against individual workers and their union representatives.

Visit the CFMEU website to learn more - http://www.cfmeu.asn.au/

Maggie May
Organiser
NTEU Griffith Branch
Phone 07 3735 7635
Fax 07 3735 7964