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What about our civil rights?

We fought for 'your rights at work', in Rudd's new Australia that means no civil rights for Construction workers...

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Construction workers and their families fought hard to remove the Howard Government and its extreme laws. However more needs to be done for a fair workplace relations system for our own industry.

Right across Australia construction workers are under attack from the legacy of Howard's IR laws, as the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC) continues to use its draconian powers.

If we don't stand up now, who will be next?

The ABCC came first for the CFMEU
and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a member of the CFMEU.
Then they came for the AWU
and I didn’t speak up because I was not in the AWU.
Then they came for the ETU
and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t in the ETU.
Then they came for the PTEU
And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t in the PTEU
Then they came for the AMWU
and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t in the AMWU.
Then they came for the MUA
and I didn't speak up because I wasn't in the MUA
Then they came for me
and by that time no one was left to speak up for me.

Unions combine to campaign against the ABCC download details here.

 Is this a fair go? What most Australian don't know?

  • No-one called for interrogation by the ABCC has the right to silence.
  • Refusal to attend may result in 6 months jail.
  • The interrogations are secret.
  • You can talk to no-one, except a lawyer about what happened to you - you can't even discuss it with your partner, best mate, Brother and Sister, Mum or Dad. No-one!
  • You may not be able to choose your own Lawyer.

What you can do:

  • Download this leaflet and pass it on by hand or email.
  • Talkback - ring your local talk back radio show and raise it as an issue.
  • Write a letter to the editor of your major city newspapers.
  • Lobby your local MP - in person, by phone, letter or email: Start and send a petition: Politely tell them of your concerns and ask them to get the Labor government to abolish the ABCC.
  • Pass resolutions against the ABCC - at your worksite, union or local ALP branch meetings.
  • Join the CFMEU activities to support workers subpoenaed for questioning, sign petitions etc. Contact your local CFMEU branch for details.
  • Spread the word - tell your friends and family what's really going on. (They'll be shocked) Don't let the activities of the ABCC remain a secret.
  • Forget Stephen King! Here's a real HORROR Movie! Watch the movie 'Constructing Fear' by Joe Loh - it's free! Click on this website now www.constructingfear.com. Send this link to your friends and family and ask them to watch it too! You'll also find segments to watch on YouTube.

What to do if you are approached by the ABCC

  • Say nothing
  • Call your union
  • Tell your workmates
  • Tell your boss you don't want the ABCC on site.

Watch these!

ABCC-Charlie from the 107 - his story
www.rightsonsite.org.au/ad_CImovie.html

Anti ABCC TV campaign - nothing has changed since Howard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwaTfwku1oE&feature=related

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