Who should bear the burden? A community and trade union response to the economic crisis and job losses
8 May 2009
14 May 2009 - 18:30
14 May 2009 - 20:00
Etc/GMT+11
Socialist Alliance Northern Suburbs Branch
PUBLIC FORUM
Who should bear the burden? A community and trade union response to the economic crisis and job losses
- What is the nature of the economic crisis we are experiencing today?
- Should there be more bailouts and subsidies given to business?
- Can taking industry into public hands make a difference in creating and maintaining jobs?
- How should the climate crisis affect a community and union response to the economic crisis?
Thursday 14 May 2009 - 6.30pm
Anatolian Cultural Centre, 195 Sydney Rd Coburg.
Access by public transport: No. 19 tram, stop 31 (Reynard St).
Speakers:
Dr James Doughney, Victoria University will be speaking on the nature of the economic crisis.
Dave Kerin, union activist, will discuss some possible ways to tackle the twin crises of the economy and the climate
Michele O'Neil National Secretary from the Textile Clothing Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) on the recent Pacific Brands job losses
Chaired by Wayne Klempel, Secretary of the Northern District Delegates' Committee of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU)
Information please ring 9639 8622 or 0407 023672.
