INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CONSULTATION
Churches of Christ Social Justice Network
Presents a consultation on:
LIVING WITH THE NEW INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS LEGISLATION
The new legislation is a radical overhaul of the Industrial Relations system. The Social Justice Network has been concerned since its introduction as the changes are beginning to be felt by people right across Australia. Workers are struggling to maintain their levels of pay and working conditions. Join us as we discuss and debate the changes and how they impact on ourselves, people in our churches and the wider community.
When and Where: Saturday 28th October 2006. 9:30am – 12:30pm. Surrey Hills Church of Christ – 1 The Avenue, Surrey Hills
Agenda:
9:30am Welcome and Introduction.
10:00am. Workshop: Working with the new Industrial Relations legislation. David Kerrin from Trades Hall Council will speak on how this legislation is making itself felt and impacting on the working conditions and pay of people.
11:00am We will then hear from employer representatives who will provide their perspectives.
12:00am Question Time
12:30 Conclusion
Cost: $5 including morning tea
RSVP – Via Email to Gerald Rose on gdrose@optusnet.com.au or phone (03) 8502 6248 by 25th of October 2006
SJN Executive
STAND UP
You and your church are invited to join us to Stand Up and make poverty history.
Sunday, October 15th from 6pm
Knoxfield Church of Christ, supported by UNOH, TEAR, Local & Global, Light FM and the Make Poverty History campaign, is hosting an official Stand Up event.
At this event we will be highlighting awareness of the millennium development goals, Australia's progress with them, taking a pledge to commit to the cause and highlighting & raising support for the work of UNOH in Bangkok
Our federal MP will speak on behalf of the government on the MDG's and Greg Hewson from TEAR will also speak from. Shobie Owen from UNOH will be speaking about UNOH's work and sharing a song from her new CD (soon to be released). Verity Skye and Vox Congo will also be playing.
