STOP WORK RALLY FOR A FAIR SHARE FOR WORKERS

Rally for Australian jobs and the human rights of workers all over the world. Tuesday 12 September 10.30am at Victorian Trades Hall Council Carlton (marching to Enterprise Park on Yarra River opposite Casino near Old Customs House by 11.15am).

In the lead up to the World Economic Forum Asia Pacific regional meeting we must speak out about the lack of regulation of global capital, the damage of free trade and the irresponsible behaviour of Multinational Corporations. GIVE VOICE TO YOUR CONCERN Free trade is not a fair deal for workers in Australia or in developing countries. Big business likes free trade because it can get access to cheap labour and low environmental standards. Just think how many companies have shut down in Australia and moved off shore. In many parts of the world workers are persecuted for forming and joining unions. In many countries the basic human rights contained in the United Nations Charter are not respected, so it's no surprise to find that worker's rights as defined by the International Labour Organisation are ignored. Fair trade should mean that workers in developing countries enjoy the right to organise to improve their wages and conditions. It means that occupational health and safety standards are not compromised.

The World Economic Forum is comprised of the world's biggest corporations, CEOs of leading companies in key industries, media executives and politicians. Not surprisingly trade unions, environmentalists and community organisations aren't members of the WEF. Globalisation shouldn't be allowed to take its toll on jobs and communities either here in Australia or overseas. It's time to demand a fair share for workers everywhere. WEF meetings have been targeted in many countries because labour and community leaders want to see fair trade, not free trade.

For more information contact your union or the following web sites
www.vthc.org.au
www.actu.asn.au
www.globaljustice2000.

Indira Narayan
Victorian Trades Hall
Council Tel. 03 9662 3511
Fax: 03 9663 2127