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John Setka (born September 1964) is an Australian trade unionist. He is secretary of the Victorian-Tasmanian division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, and Energy Union which also administers the South Australian division under a temporary arrangement. He is a controversial figure in the Australian trade union movement. He is known for his strong support at a grassroots level, especially among the rank and file of the CFMMEU. His supporters regard him as a strong advocate against political, legal, and industrial opponents; the national secretary of the union, Christy Cain has called him one of the "most fair dinkum union people in this country". On the other hand, Setka's political opponents have derided him as a bully, and criticized his purported stance that it can be necessary to break the law to pursue union interests. He has also faced strong criticism for alleged public remarks on the topic of domestic violence, and a guilty plea for harassing his ex-wife via text, issues that contributed to his formal expulsion from the Australian Labor Party in 2019. In recent years Setka's personal life has been the subject of considerable media attention. His marital breakdown, and associated legal issues, have led to additional public criticism. John Setka was born to a Croatian family. His father was a labourer named Bob Setka, who survived the West Gate Bridge collapsein 1970, one of the worst industrial accidents caused by employer negligence in Victoria's history. Setka began working as a labourer at the age of 19. He began involvement with trade unionism first after joining the Builders Labourers Federation. He was mentored by state secretary John Cummins. Under John's leadership, media commentators have noted the "pervasive power of the CFMEU over construction companies". In 2012 he unsuccessfully attempted to sue the opposition leader Tony Abbott in defamation after Abbott called him a thug. In 2015, Setka encouraged workers within the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to strike during the Australian Football League finals to "use finals fever to their advantage in their bitter industrial fight with Metro Trains and Yarra Trams". The decision was criticised by Victorian Labor minister Jacinta Allan due to the strike's impact on businesses. Setka openly criticised the former prime minister Kevin Rudd in 2018. During a speech, he said: 'he's one of the worst fucking Labor PMs we've ever had ... (because) ... he kept the ABCC and coercive powers and he wants to talk about workers and the trade union movement.' Setka is known for his public condemnation of the ABCC and its staff. In 2017 he publicly threatened to target the home addresses of building watchdog inspectors and lobby local footy clubs so their "kids will be ashamed of who their parents are". These comments were controversial. On the other hand, he is regarded by many in the union movement, especially in the industrial left faction; to be a robust and genuine union activist. He has in the past had strong support from Luke Hilakari, among other prominent leaders in the trade union movement. In August 2022 a unanimous ballot at the South Australian branch of the CFMMEU brought about a co-operative administration arrangement between that branch, and the Victorian-Tasmanian division led by Setka. In 2015 Setka was arrested and forced to appear in court to face blackmail charges. On the day of his court appearance, around 2,000 CFMEU members and other unionists gathered outside the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 8 December to show their support. Three years later, the Victorian prosecution office dropped the charges, a decision that the Magistrate Charles Rozecwajg described in court as 'very sensible. Setka spoke outside of court saying that he had been the victim of a witch hunt. He later sued a group of executives from the company Boral, successfully obtaining a settlement after alleging they conspired in the tort of malicious prosecution. Expulsion from Labor In June 2019 John attended a meeting of his union's national executive. It was reported by The Age that during that meeting, he made comments to the effect that the work of Rosie Batty had left men with fewer rights. Setka publicly denied that he made the comments. Following the reporting of these comments, the Australian Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese proposed to expel Setka from the Labor Party. John publicly objected to this attempt at expulsion and claimed that there was "dirty politics at work". He made an implicit claim that he was the victim of a witch hunt, driven by his "view of where the union should be in regard to the ALP, and some people probably don't share that view". Reactions to John's behavior and his potential expulsion were mixed. The CFMEU Victoria branch (that he controlled) threatened to cut financial support to the ALP if he was expelled.  The NSW and WA branches also expressed their support. Numerous politicians, as well as the ACTU secretary Sally McManus called on John to step down. Additional pressure upon John arose after the Senate crossbencher Jacqui Lambie threatened political blackmail, making a demand that he steps down or she would vote for a bill strongly opposed by the union movement. This threat was made during a lunch invitation at her Tasmanian house. In the midst of these events, John pleaded guilty to using a carriage service to harass a person in the Melbourne magistrate's court. The victim was identified as his wife at the time, Emma Walters. Following this, more than a dozen individual unions, including the three biggest in the country, renewed their calls for Setka to step aside. Some factional allies of Setka, like the then head of the RTBU Luba Grigorovitch , maintained their support. In July, John applied for an injunction at the Victorian Supreme Court to stop the expulsion decision. He argued at court that the ALP national executive didn't have the legal power to expel him, and that it was instead a matter for the Victorian State party branch. The court decided in August 2019 that the motion to expel Mr. Setka was 'outside the court's jurisdiction', and that it 'could not interfere with internal decisions of voluntary unincorporated associations'. In October he commenced an appeal of this decision, before withdrawing. After its withdrawal, the ALP immediately expelled him.  

Former seafarer, rank-and-file leader of the Great Patrick's Dispute of 1998, and now National Secretary of the CFMMEU, Christy Cain, set a firestorm through both the Australian trade union movement, and the Palestine solidarity campaign, with an impassioned speech at a mass rally for Palestine in the centre of Melbourne on Sunday 3rd December. He joined Alex Whisson to discuss why he gave that speech, which among other things, directly called on other union leaders, and specifically ACTU Secretary Sally McManus, to do more, much more, for the people of Palestine, and why it was so important to him both personally and politically.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi.NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters responding updates in the Palestine Solidarity campaign includingVictorian Trades Hall supporting the upcoming Palestine rally on Sunday 10 DecemberActivists block ZIM ships using kayaks in Port MelbourneMotion to rescind Maribyrnong Council's resolution Supporting Peace in Gaza & Palestine, has been withdrawnInterviews and DiscussionRecording of a speech by CFMMEU leader Christy Cain calling on trade unions to mobilise against genocide in Gaza and a interview with Sam Wainwright in Boorloo about the successful December 2 community picket at the Port of Fremantle.Jonathan Strauss, a long-time refugee rights activist and a member of the Socialist Alliance joins the program discusses the High Court ruling that indefinite detention is unlawful and it's subsequent political response from the major parties. You can listen to the individual interview here.Amanda, disability support worker and activist from Socialist Alliance in south-east melbourne discussing the upcoming Palestine protest in Dandenong on Wednesday 13 December. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Mark Richards is the Secretary for the MEU (Mining and Energy Union of Victoria) and is based in the Latrobe Valley.  The Latrobe valley is the coal generation core of Victoria.  This became a long interview and is split into two parts. Mark's Social Media: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/powergeneration/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/markrichards_lv    Mark has a webpage at www.markrichards.com.au  The following clarifications are relevant to the interview: @16:03 Minor fact check - Mark wished to clarify that he said 63%. It was 61.6% Which was exactly the same for the “Same Sex Marriage Vote” of 61.6% - 'More than 60 per cent of Kimba locals support nuclear waste dump in their region': https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-07/majority-of-kimba-residents-support-nuclear-waste-facility/11680774,'Full results of Australia's vote for same-sex marriage, electorate by electorate – interactive'; https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/datablog/ng-interactive/2017/nov/15/same-sex-marriage-survey-how-australia-voted-electorate-by-electorate @21:50 Where Mark mentions an Energy Transition Authority, a Net Zero Authority has now been created and budgeted for in the Federal May budget. The MEU was a major player in facilitating its establishment. This article provides more detail: 'New Authority a game-changer for workers affected by energy transition': https://me.cfmeu.org.au/news/new-authority-game-changer-workers-affected-energy-transition @26:00 The MEU has subsequently won their court case to have a member vote of leave the CFMMEU and become a stand-alone union the MEU. 'Documents to support the Mining and Energy Division application to withdraw from the CFMMEU': https://www.meudocs.com/  

A scary drop in CFMMEU action since Labor's been in power, hospitals are using hotel rooms in Sea World for patient care as the government fails the healthcare system. Ron DeSantis has officially joined the U.S. presidential race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Pharmacy View Podcast's Pharmacy Career, Resource & Training stream, host Kavita Nadan, Pharmacist and Founder at Locumate, talks to her mentor, Michael Gray, Manager of Prime Pharmacy Group. In addition to being an experienced director and manager with a demonstrated history of working in the retail Pharmacy industry, Michael also holds a law degree. Listen to the episode as Michael talks about the changing trends in the Australian Pharmaceutical Industry, independent contractors and their superannuation, the shift in pharmacy ownership, and their drive to help budding entrepreneurs. Having learned the value of a strong work ethic from their parents at an early age, Michael started work at 15—sold photographic equipment, had a short career as a photographer at a local newspaper, traveled overseas, went to Pharmacy College at 25, interned at a children's hospital, answered an ad for a job—the rest as they say, is history. The job ad led Michael to their current business partners, with whom they founded Advantage Pharmacy, which is now a part of the Platform Alliance Group. When asked about their support network, Michael talks about their mother, family, and existing business partners, Steve and John. A strong support network at home and work has been pivotal for their growth. Furthering the conversation, Kavita and Michael delve into the shifts in the Pharmacy Industry. Michael talks about the following: i. Rise of the Discounters ii. The decline in wanting to take Pharmacy Ownership because of perceived barriers iii. Push for more flexible hours for Pharmacists iv. Shift from supply-based model to professional services v. More Pharmacies are joining groups to get better support in running their business vi. Rise of the digital age Even though Michael doesn't practice law, they hold a law degree and are interested in labor law. In that context, they reference the following during the conversation: i. Hollis Vs Vabu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollis_v_Vabu ii. CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFMMEU_v_Personnel_Contracting iii. Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 - SECT 12 http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/sga1992430/s12.html Michael iterates the two cases to say that contracts are important and that a clear contract with independent contractors can save Pharmacy owners from running risks. There is a pull towards flexible working hours, and while this can hold its advantages, both parties need to be clear as to the terms of the engagement. In addition to the aforementioned, Michael outlines the challenges in the industry as being: i. Labor shortages ii. Slow upskilling of Pharmacists to provide extra services Talking further on how fewer students are drawn to Pharmacy Ownership recently, Michael reminisces how earlier that used to be what 90% of Pharmacy students would aspire for. They say that the perceived barriers stop the students from wanting to take up ownership. However, as someone who has spent decades for the betterment of the industry and has learned from experiences, Michael believes that they (more experienced Pharmacists) owe it to the students to help and facilitate their roles in the industry. And here is a list of Michael's advice for budding entrepreneurs: 1. Find a problem that needs a solution 2. Say yes and back yourself 3. Surround yourself with people who are more intelligent than you and who complement your skills 4. Great Ideas are just that until you execute them

EU AI Law here II The EU AI laws is the first attempt to regulate AI despite the far reaching nature of AI's presence in our lives. Prof Chris Marsden from Monash Law Faculty gives a perspective on the law.Baxter Revisited here II Anthony Snowden talks to us about his doco about the first 2003 Baxter Detention Centre Protest in the desert of South Australia. On the 20th Anniversary the film will be shown at NIBS, Trades Hall, on April 20th 6.30pm. Speakers: Pamela Curr & Liam Ward.This is the Week here II Kevin tears into the week.No Bullets in Benalla Update here II We follow up Zelda Grimshaw, Wage Peace, after the successful blockading of NIOA's bullet factory and Thales mortar and shells operation at a plant outside Benalla. Visy Dispute here II Tony Mavromatis, Victorian State Secretary of the AMWU, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union  gave a cracking speech at the CFMMEU rally for fair wages with a particular focus on the Visy workers from Shepparton. (language warning)

On the Wednesday before Easter the CFMMEU Construction and General division called a national day of action in the lead up to their new eba and the upcoming announcements around the Annual Wages Review which sets the pay for the lowest paid workers in Australia. We go to the 20,000 strong Melbourne rally.

Homes Not Prisons Rally here II We hear from Amanda George reading a statement from Vicky Roach live from the Victorian Parliament steps as part of the Homres Not Prisons Oct 21st Rally and Sara Schwartz from the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Aussie Super & Striking Liverpool Workers here II Christy Caine, National Secretary of the CFMMEU calls for the stopping of using workers super in the form of Australian Super (ACTU a major shareholder) in attacks on Liverpool Wharve workers.Mandy Martin Retrospective here II Geelong Gallery is showing a restrospective of the Art works of feminist/environmentist Mandy Martin from Nov 5 to February 2023. We speak to Jason Smith the curator of the exhibition.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts the week up in bite sized pieces.WRAW 2022 II Caroline Dunbar here organiser of the Women's Rights at Work Conference 2022 and Van Badham here with some words of advice about framing the message when organising for change. 

Michael is joined by Michaelia Cash, Liberal Senator for W.A. & Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, who says “Anthony Albanese and Labor are effectively handing Australia's building and construction industry to the CFMMEU with their disastrous decision to wind back the Building Code to the "bare legal minimum" in preparation for the abolition of the ABCC.” “The building and construction industry is Australia's fifth largest industry, contributing around 8 per cent of Gross Domestic Product and employing more than 1.1 million Australian workers.” “Labor is leaving this crucial industry and those who work in it unprotected with this decision”, says Senator Cash. Michael and the Senator also discuss Labor's response to the threat of foot & mouth disease to Australia's agriculture industry as multiple flights arrive from Indonesia daily. “The risk to our livestock, the livelihoods of Australians and our economy is too high for Labor to still be “considering” options, we need to see more ACTION”, says Senator Cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first segment, Frank Hicks SC and Richard Cheney SC discuss the High Court decision of Stubbings v Jams 2 concerning unconscionable conduct, the Full Federal Court decision in Minister for the Environment v Sharma about the common law duty of care on the Minister in the context of climate change, and Palmer v Premiair Aviation Maintenance a case in which Clive Palmer was ordered to pay costs on an indemnity basis.  In our second segment, Frank is joined by Ingmar Taylor SC and Lucy Saunders to discuss the recent High Court decisions concerning the question of independent contractor v employee – CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting and ZG Operations v Jamsek.    Medium neutral citations of the cases discussed are:    Stubbings v Jams 2 Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 6 Minister for the Environment v Sharma [2022] FCAFC 35 Palmer v Premiair Aviation Maintenance [2022] FCA 185 CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting [2022] HCA 1 ZG Operations Australia Pty Ltd v Jamsek [2022] HCA 2

Ai Group Head - National Workplace Relations Policy, Stephen Smith, provides an update on the FWC decision regarding the mandating of vaccinations at the Mt Arthur coal mining site. This podcast is provided with the support of the Commonwealth Government, represented by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division ( Vic/Tas). Gorilla and Campo are joined by Dave Noonan, the National Secretary of the Construction Division of the CFMMEU for a round up of what is happening aroung the country and a reflection on the recent kick-starting of the industry in Victoria.  

Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbott episode 7 This week former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and the IPA's Director of the Centre for the Australian Way of Life Daniel Wild discuss why Australians should be hopeful about the future; why national-self confidence is the first line of defense in any potential future conflict; and Tony shares with us a special story about his time as a fire-fighter and how it has made him a better person. Plus, Tony takes your questions, including on the CFMMEU freedom protests and mandatory vaccinations.

Members First Campaign is contesting the leadership of the Manufacturing Division of the CFMMEU in contested election - the first in over thirty years.#TheirBudget, Our Lives - the Australian Unemployed Workers Union and the Anti-Poverty Network Budget reply.

Political donations are always a hot topic because the public assumes everyone's on the take. Today on The Breakdown we analyse a new report from the Centre for Public Integrity into political donations and what it's really campaigning for.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. NewsreportsDiscussion of the following news items.CFMMEU officials injured after alleged assault at Hawthorn East site https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/cfmmeu-official-in-hospital-after-alleged-assault-at-hawthorn-east-site-20200630-p557kh.htmlThe latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic focusing on Victoria’s new lockdown of hot spot suburbs.Interviews and DiscussionsA interview and discussion with Pas Forgione who is a long-time anti-poverty campaigner and is currently the Raise The Rate Community Organiser at Australian Council of Social Service about the significance of the temporary Jobseeker increase and why it should be made permanent along with the politics of why the Morrison government refuses to make the increase permanent. You can listen to the interview here.A interview and discussion with Peter Boyle a member of Socialist Alliance about how the Morrison government is attempting to push a racist anti-china campaign under the guise of national security exploring the politics of the US-Australia alliance, whether there is a coming war with China and so on. You can listen to the interview here

This week on the PSA / CPSU Podcast, we wrap up our mental health month special with a statistical break down from Manager of Industrial Support Shay Deguara. Also, we document this week's stop work meeting of Special Constables at NSW State Parliament.

September 30thSYDNEY CLIMATE STRIKE Produced by Vivien Langford in Sydney. Thanks to Michaela and Andy in MelbourneSpeakers:Gadrian Hoosen – Garawa and Yanyuwa man from Boroloola, Pacific Warriors, Jean Hinchcliff, Tommy John Herbert MUA, President of Teachers’ Federation, ASU,PSA, ETU, CFMMEU, APHEDA, Parents and Grandparents and a Concerned Scientist .Music: Ready by Montaigne and New Orleans by David RovicsIt felt like an historic turning point. Not just the 100,000+ in the Domain but the new energy in the climate movement. One of the marshalls was Jenny, a climate activist I knew from 12 years ago. She reminded me of the street theatre we used to do down at Circular Quay, dramatising the climate emergency. I’d borrow a polar bear suit from a Greenpeace Giant and was glad of the disguise as I didn’t want to be recognised from my workplace. I had piles of fur around my ankles but Japanese Tourists would put their arms around me and want a cute photo. Most people didn’t understand at all that we were doing a “Die In” Climate Change was not mainstream. Now, Jenny said, she went to organising meetings and”it’s all new people”.The kaleidoscope has turned and a new coalition of students and workers, parents and professionals, has unified around the disbelief that we are still making profits out of an economy that is creating catastrophe.The media reported this as a children’s event and missed the fact that unions and churches were there in great numbers. The students have been making allies with unionists and have been on a steep learning curve about the  dire realities of striking for most workers in Australia. As I wove through the crowd I learned that many workers are affected by climate change already. You will hear from a ship builder working inside the metal hulk on a heatwave day, of the firemen and forest workers confronted by uncontrollable fires in areas where they are running out of water. Factory workers processing milk are losing jobs because of the drought. Electricians working on solar farm installations are horrified at unskilled casuals working for $10 an hour and no regulation of the work.  There were hundreds of stories there to be told As we walked past the parliament I imagined a cynical sign in the sky “....Tell someone who cares!” because this new climate awareness of workers and young people does not seem to be registering among our leaders. You can send this podcast to any of them in case they are trying NOT to hear the message from the streets. https://www.3cr.org.au/beyondzero POWER OF COUNTRY TOUR  at Sydney Town HallMusic by Stuart Nuggett in Jingili Language –Bundurru (food)Speakers:Millie Telford – Seed Mob, Indigenous youth climate movementStuart Nuggett – Jingili Musician from Beetaloo BasinNicole Hutton – Garrawa woman from BoroloolaNaomi Hogan – Lock The Gate Alliance/Stop Origin Fracking the NTJulie Lyford – Groundswell Gloucester. The town that said NO to AGL gas.“Now is NOT the time in history for Origin Energy to be rolling out polluting and damaging fracking gas fields across the NT” Lock the gate.Naomi Hogan held up the latest Beyond Zero Emissions report “The 10 gigawatt vision for the NT” and Sydney Town Hall roared. We were there to hear traditional owners and NT Community members help us understand the risks to precious waterways, to local health and to all of us if that gas is ever allowed to hasten climate catastrophe.Millie Telford, a vivacious young leader, animated the conversation on stage with musician Stuart Nuggett and Nicole Hutton. She said “We can’t do it alone. It’s time to take this fight all around the country”City people were urged to stand with our fellow citizens in remote parts of the NT. They cannot rally 100,000 climate activists, as we can in the cities, but we can support them by sending a message to Origin Energy and the NT government who lifted their moratorium on fracking for gas.It's not too late to bring it down again.Julie Lyford encouraged the NT people from her experience in Gloucester, they fought off AGL gas and the Rocky Hill Coal Mine and call themselves  the mouse that roared.She said “Do not be scared at AGMs Tell them how it is. Stick to the facts, Truth is everything. Media is your power. Documents are your tools. Look after each other, stay focused and united.”Message from SeedMob: Melbourne 3rd October 6pm Collingwood Town Hall . 144 Hoddle St. Power of Country Tour. Get your tix online at EVENTBRITE.Message from Lock the gate: Sydney  16th October, 8am, Martin Place near Macquarie StOrigin Energy AGM. Stand with Traditional Owners for land water culture and Climate.Breaking News“NSW Independent Planning Commission refuses consent for Bylong valley Coal Mine” They cited agricultural and heritage impacts and said the proponent had not done enough to “minimise GHG emissions associated with this project” 

September 23rdA GREEN NEW DEAL FOR AUSTRALIAProduced by Vivien Langford at Radio Skid Row in Sydney. Thanks to Raoul, and Andy.Speakers:Naomi Klein – Her new book is On Fire- The Burning case for a Green New Deal Professor Peter Sheldon – UNSW Industrial Relations Research Centre “The Ruhr or Appalachia?”Jaime Yallop Farrant – Climate Justice union in W.AMichelle Maloney – New economics Network AustraliaProfessor Boris Frankel -  MSSI – “Fictions of Sustainability: The Politics of Growth and Post Capitalist Futures.”Natasha Heenan – Climate Justice Collective  Building a Green New Deal for Australia The Green New Deal is an idea in gestation. We explore the work that needs to be done in Australia to inspire a groundswell of civil society to take personal and collective responsibility for averting climate catastrophe. The CFMMEU asked Peter Sheldon to find out what’s best practice in the transition away from coal fired power. He says we do not have a good record on  structural adjustments . An Economy is not a Society as Dennis Glover shows in that book. And “workers usually get it in the neck “ according to Colin Long. So do we need a Just Transition Authority? If so which model will we follow Ruhr or Appalachia?Naomi Klein launched “The burning case for a Green New Deal at Seattle Town Hall” (Youtube) She wants us to fire up new energies in a transformational new deal for workers currently crushed by capitalism. As fires ravage forests in Australia and Brazil, she urges us to be on fire against the injustices which climate catastrophe is creating.”It’s going to take transformations of how we live in cities, how we move ourselves around, how we grown our food, where we get our energy from.... we live in a time of overlapping crises” All our energies and creativity are need for a green new deal. Jaime Yallup Farrant  says “It’s Up 2 Us” we are the ones we’ve been waiting for.                            She inspires behaviour change amongst corporations, civil society and organisations and talks to us from W.A about the coal mining town of Collie. How can a vision of what they really need energise the move away from coal mining?   She quotes Paul Hawken “ If you look at the Science that describes what is happening today and aren’t pessimistic, you don’t have the correct data. If you meet people in this unnamed movement and aren’t optimistic, you haven’t got a heart” Michelle Maloney – Director of NENA doubts the Green New Deal if we do not have a complete change of management. Her local hubs to diversify regional economies are part of the solution. The focus of their Conference in Perth will be Collaboration to navigate the increasing complexity of our times. You can see the Green New Deal webinar with Tim Hollo and Prof Bronwen MorganTheir next NENA webinar is Futures thinking for a sustainable Economic Future from UTS. Natasha Heenan is  doing her Phd at Sydney university and with Anna Sturmer produced a working document called A GREEN NEW DEAL FOR AUSTRALIA. They want to decolonise, democratise, decommodify AND decarbonise Australia. They are part of the Climate Justice Collective organising a response to climate change. –“Australia needs A Green New Deal, no more centrism" (junkee.com/green-new-deal-australia/210460)

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly went on the road this week to speak with former Labor Party secretary, Senator and federal member for Batman, David Feeney. David reflected on a career that spanned 30 years working in the union movement, the Labor Party and public office. He spoke about the rise and fall of the Greens party, Albo v the CFMMEU, the NSW branch of the ALP and Boris Johnson. The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help organise to build winning campaigns in your community, your business or organisation and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

This week on the pod, we talk to PSA Industrial officers and organisers regarding the provisions in the NSW enabling act. Juvenile Justice continues to fight for fairness in the wake of the Frank Baxter riot and a major victory for temporary TAFE employees.

1) His week that was- Kevin Healy 2) Dr Margie Beavis from the Medical Association for the Prevention of War protesting at University of Melbourne about the taking of money from Lockheed Martin 3) Speech by Warren Smith- secretary of MUA division of CFMMEU, at the recent IPAN national conference in Darwin 4) World events- Dr Tim Anderson 5) Plough share activists in court in Georgia, USA- Kathy Kelly, VCNV 6) Campaign for Julian Assange- Dr Alison Broinowski

PSA Delegate Damian McDonald of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, PSA Senior Industrial Officer Kerrie Butson and PSA General Secretary Stewart Little discuss the recent flux around the move of the Powerhouse Museum from Ultimo to Parramatta and the million-dollar backpay granted to Powerhouse workers at a recent celebratory BBQ.

The return of the Liberal National Party Government is supposed have been balanced on the decisions of people who were worried about their jobs in mining in Queensland. This may or may not be true. But what is true is that workers are being killed in these same mines in what the CFMMEU is calling a "safety crisis".  We interviewed Steve Smyth, District President CFMMEU Mining and Energy Division Queensland on Saturday 6th of July by Monday 8th of July another man had died. 

Friday 28 June 2019with Jacob & Zane7:00am acknowledgement of country7:01am discussion on Israel Folou and the hypocrisy of the right and free speech.7:07am a discussion about the tensions developing between Iran and the United States with a particular focus on Scott Morrison and the Australian government not ruling out involvement. 7:10am  a discussion between Zane and Jacob about the situation in the CFMMEU and John Setka and his refusal to step down as secretary 7:25am politics in South Korea the arrest and release of South Korean Trade Union Leader drawing on a article by Labor Notes 7:33am discussion about the HBO Chernobyl series and how it explores the negative impacts of nuclear energy.7:38am discussion about Turkish mayoral elections and workers left front in Argentina 7:45am a interview with Simon Samson a catholic priest and member of the Eriterian community about the on-going resistance against the dictatorship in Eriteria.8:00am activist calendar8:10am interview with Katherine Cunningham secretary of Earthworker Cooperative about the current developments in Earthworker.8:27 am closing of program. 

Middle-East heavy episode this week, bleakers. We talk about the looming Iran war, how terrifying and stupid it is, and also about the baffling proportion of UK Tories who think the country is riddled with sharia-law no-go zones. The stories we're looking at are CFMMEU party donations, Scumbum's "Trumpian" ambitions for the Australian economy, his extraordinarily sinister-sounding Industrial Relations reform, and some stats re: religion, migration ambitions, democracy-opinion-having, etc. from the Arab world. It's good stuff.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence of 'collusion' and didn't recommend a prosecution on obstruction, but he has given Democrats all the ammunition they need to push for impeachment. And ... Ita finds bias at the ABC (it was behind the couch) and why won't the CFMMEU denounce john Setka?

This week we speak with Allen Hicks, the National Secretary of the ETU about the Labor party's decision to join with the Liberals and pass the legislation required to enable the TPP. Allen talks about the union's concerns about the TPP's content and the ALP's decision to wave it though. We also speak with CFMMEU official, Kevin Harkins about the Chinese plasterers at Hobart hospital who walked off the job recently after receiving no wages for several weeks. As always, we bring you a weekly wrap of union news. This week we report on the widespread arrest and detention of workers at the Istanbul airport site, the pathetic increase to the Newstart Allowance and the report by the Senate Committee into the future of work.

7am Intro and acknowledgement of country7:02 am News:The inquiry into banks and the details of what bank staff can and cannot do with our accounts and their liberal rights when it comes to giving loans and corruption that accompanies the large amount of power they wield in relation to managing our accounts.Employers and their desire to deregister unions especially the CFMMEU2GB and their misinformation – fined 3.2 million deliberate misleading news;Morrison and his criticism of John Setka from the CFMMEU showing children in support of the unionsHarper Nielsen – the objector to standing up for the national anthem; the hysteria around this action by a very smart and critical 9 year oldThe storm that is about to happen in Puerto Rico and the expected disasterAdani and the mining in the aquafers; Arresting of coal protestorsPalestine and current issues7.20 am Interview with S. Arutchelvan from Parti Socials Malaysia re the promises made during elections by the current government of Malaysia the Pakatan Harapan. (Coalition of Hope)More news:-The militarisation of the police in VictoriaStop Adani protest stopped by the police in favour of the Nigel Farage meeting8.00am: Calendar – events coming up8.10 am: Interview : Andy Hacking from the AWU in WA re the Alcoa workers on strike 8.28 Close