The Real People who Built the West

A Western Suburbs union get together 
Tuesday Aug 27, 10am-noon, 
CFMEU 12 Railway St, Lidcombe
Followed by bbq


At the moment in the struggle for a plumb parliamentary job, there is an argument around who built the Western Suburbs of Sydney.

While this question relates very closely to Australia’s future and the quality of life of its people, the voices of the real people who built Western Sydney - the buildings, the houses, and the transport infrastructure - have all but been ignored.

Former workers remember that the conditions we share today were no gift. We are concerned that traditional forms of labour moment action and involvement - that go back to the end of the convict system, the introduction of the 8 hour working day, and the right for Australian women to vote - are being ignored.

If you are concerned about the potential attack on conditions that were established by rank and file workers, their unions and local organisations, come to a meeting tomorrow sponsored by retired Western Suburbs Workers where you can have a say on election issues that concern you.

Organisers would like to see and hear from former Chullora, Flemington Clyde Railway workers, Bankstown aircraft workers and printers from the Herald about their current issues.

Yes it is on Tuesday Aug 27, 10am-noon, at the CFMEU, 12 Railway St, Lidcombe, followed by a BBQ.

Introduced by Senator Lee Rhiannon, from the Greens, and CFMEU Assistant Secretary Rebel Hanlon - The Unions' Election policies.

The meeting will also discuss and plan for a protest against the Murdoch media.

Further Information from: Brian Dunnett bdunnett@aapt.net.au  Former Railway Shop Steward