Tag Archives: Baiada Poultry

Bolt, Devine & Baiada ~versus~ chicken workers (w/- BONUS! Trotskyism)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by @ndy

HOW brave police were to smash the Occupy Melbourne camp, tackling students and aged hippies. Meanwhile a Laverton business begged for similar help to clear a violent picket, which the Supreme Court had ordered lifted… OK, so Bolt (Missing … … Continue reading →

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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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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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Baiada Poultry ~versus~ NUW

Posted on November 10, 2011 by @ndy

Update : November 11, 2011 : Court orders union to stop blockade, AAP, November 11, 2011. On Friday night police attempted to break the picket. One picketer was seriously injured and taken away by ambulance with suspected leg and/or spinal … Continue reading →

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