LHMU – National Office
MEDIA RELEASE
28 August 2008
Workers come to Canberra to tell MP’s:
what IR laws mean to us
Members of one of Australia’s largest unions, the LHMU, are meeting with Ministers and
Members of Parliament today to talk about the dismantling of WorkChoices legislation.
“Delegates representing workers from across Australia will go to Parliament House today
to talk with Parliamentarians about the coming changes to industrial relations laws,” says
Louise Tarrant, LHMU National Secretary.
“The 2008 LHMU National Council is being held in Canberra this week to give delegates a
chance to let politicians know about workers’ priorities for Australia’s new industrial
relations legislation.
“We’re excited to be in Canberra to talk with the Government which is so committed to
restoring fairness to all Australians no matter where they work.
“We want to make sure that the very basic rights that workers need - rights like being able
to join a union, bargain collectively and participate in debates about their workplaces and
industries – are front and centre of the new legislation.
“We also sought to meet with a number of Liberal Party members. We’re disappointed that
none have made themselves available,” says Louise Tarrant.
Delegates to the LHMU National Conference represent workers in diverse industries
across Australia including childcare, hospitality, health and aged care, property services
(including cleaning and security) and manufacturing. Many are low paid and many come
from non-English speaking backgrounds. 60% of the Union’s members are women. These
workers’ lives continue to be profoundly affected by WorkChoices.
Contact: Nada Vlatko 0425 242 691
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