Category Archives: That’s Capitalism!

Baiada 0 NUW 1

Posted on November 23, 2011 by @ndy

The striking workers at the Baiada chicken factory in Laverton appear to have won a qualified victory. See also : Baiada poultry workers win agreement after two weeks on strike, Workers’ Solidarity Network.

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Leave Baiada Poultry Alone!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by @ndy

Update : “People Power Union” today established a YouTube channel with four videos of several Baiada employees who express opposition to the strike and the NUW. If Tory PR flack Jason Aldworth says it’s OK, and if a Coles company … Continue reading →

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#Baiadastrike : 10 Days Later…

Posted on November 19, 2011 by @ndy

Beginning at 5pm tomorrow (Sunday, November 20) there will be another BBQ at the Baiada picket (17-19 Pipe Road, Laverton North (Melways map ref. 40, D10)), followed by a rock and/or roll concert featuring Legends of Motorsport / The Sweet … Continue reading →

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War on Terror? War on Tents!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by @ndy

Multi-billionaire New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has authorised the NYPD to evict Occupy Wall Street. “Protestors have had two months to occupy the park with tents and sleeping bags. Now they will have to occupy the space with the power … Continue reading →

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WorkPartners

Posted on November 15, 2011 by @ndy

Make $2 million more over 5 years for every 1000 new members Every 1000 new members you sign up can make you an extra $2 million over 5 years, after the costs of recruitment. That’s a lot of extra money … Continue reading →

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Baiada and corporate predation

Posted on November 15, 2011 by @ndy

Update : Join a mass community action in solidarity with striking Baiada poultry workers. Meet at 9.30am at 17 Pipe Rd, Laverton for 9.45 departure to protest site. Stop Baiada shifting production to other sites! Demand that Baiada listen to … Continue reading →

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Occupy Melbourne & #Baiadastrike

Posted on November 14, 2011 by @ndy

Occupy Melbourne and the OM Union Working Group has organised a very special action in support of striking Baiada workers. Participants will be travelling to Trades Hall after the action and then out to the picket line in Laverton. When … Continue reading →

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Community Picket/BBQ in Solidarity with Baiada Workers, 7pm, Sunday, November 13

Posted on November 13, 2011 by @ndy

View Larger Map WHEN : 7pm, Sunday, November 13 WHERE : 17–19 Pipe Road, Laverton North (Melways map 40, D10) Striking workers at Baiada Poultry factory have been standing strong in the face of a brutal police assault on their … Continue reading →

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Police attack Baiada picket line in Laverton. Fail thug is fail.

Posted on November 12, 2011 by @ndy

One picketer was taken to hospital by ambulance with suspected spinal injuries following the police assault on Friday evening. Despite intimidation by police and private security, a community picket continues throughout the weekend at the Baiada factory, 17–19 Pipe Road, … Continue reading →

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November 11, 1887… November 11, 2011

Posted on November 11, 2011 by @ndy

In Chicago, USA, 124 years ago today (November 11, 1887), four men–George Engel, Albert Parsons, Adolph Fischer and August Spies–were hanged for a crime they didn’t commit. On the previous day, International Carpenters’ Union leader Louis Lingg committed suicide rather … Continue reading →

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