Podcasts about earthworker cooperative

This week on City Limits, we listen to an interview from Radio EcoShock, where Alex Smith interviews Professor of Urban Ecology Timon McPhearson about the effects of climate change on cities, and the recent IPCC report Climate Change 2022 : Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability.Later Kevin and Zeb have a conversation with Anna Langford with Act on Climate (Friends of the Earth), who reflects on the interview and also discusses the work of Friends of the Earth around this topic. Their discussion includes:- the Victorian Government's Climate Change Act (2017) which requires the government to not only set emmissions reduction targets every five years until 2050, but also to write a climate strategy for the state every five years, focusing on continued emission reduction and structural adaptations as a statewide response to climate impacts,- the Victorian Government's public consultations for their Gas Substitution Roadmap for pathways out of industrial and individual gas usage, FOE's previous work demanding a permanent end to fracking and new gas extraction projects and FOE's continued fight against gas extraction - they'll soon be launching a grassroots project to write up a community-led version of the gas substitution roadmap to present to the Victorian Government... watch this space!- the Federal Government's announcement of $50M handouts to fossil fuel companies, as a reactive and regressive response to projected gas shortages stemming from war in Ukraine, and how this kind of answer locks us into a dangerous fossil fuel dependence in the long-term,- FOE's Climate Impacts at Work Survey in conjunction with various unions, about how workers are experiencing the impacts of climate change in various workplace settings and what do they want to do about it. - The establishment of Earthworker Cooperative in the Latrobe Valley, and the importance of working with unions in the fight for sustainable jobs for the community and the environment. You can go to the Friends of the Earth (Melbourne) website to learn more about their various campaign meetings and upcoming actions. 

Loads of union news and an interview I did with Dave Kerin from Earthworker Cooperative about why they believe we need to move our economy away from militarism.

Katherine Cunningham from Earthworker Cooperative joins Phil on the phone to talk about how worker owned cooperatives are engaging the resistance and dismantling patriarchal, corporate power.Earthworker have another round of 10 week courses beginning April 27.The course outcomes include:The tools to develop and launch a worker cooperativeAccess to resources for ongoing learning and supportConnections with a supportive community of collaboratorsA statement of participationEmail earthworkereducation@gmail.com for more info.Earthworker Cooperative is a member of Friends of the Earth Australia.

Hi and welcome to the Designing Open Democracy Podcast. We are an Australian based forum keeping track of democracy innovations in Australia and around the world. In the background of the banking royal commission starting at 2017 and the uncovering of banking misconduct by the big four banks in Australia, there is a need for the public to be able to trust that corporations will work in the interest of all stakeholders.This podcast recorded and hosted by Alexar on March 2020, was a talk by Anthony McMullen from Co-operative Bonds, explaining how we can step beyond Corporate Social Responsibility towards a corporate structure with a fundamentally more democratic economic structure. Given the situation around the world with the global pandemic in 2020, social distancing requirements meant we had to record this episode by video conferencing. So audio quality will be different compared to other episodes.The first half of this event with be a short primer by Anthony McMullen to get newcomers up to speed about what Co-operatives is and why it matters. Afterwards a panel led by Anthony McMullen will be held to discuss about the state of co-operatives in Australia and how co-operatives can gain traction against traditional forms of business structures.# Speakers Biography## Antony McMullen (Co-operative Bonds)Antony McMullen is a Melbourne based co-operative entrepreneur and expert in co-op development, policy and enterprise for common good, with qualifications in social impact (social entrepreneurship) and community development.Co-founder of Co-operative Bonds, his consultancy specialises in offering expert advice and support to help build and grow many other co-operatives.He is also secretary and co-founder of Co-op Incubator, as well as co-founder of the cooperative network in Melbourne - 888 Co-operative Causeway.In addition he also collaboratively prepared the Co-operative and Mutual Enterprise (CME) governance framework for the Australian Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals in 2018.Serving as Vice-President of the Victoria Day Council (that administers the Victorian of the Year award), he also holds qualifications in social impact (social entrepreneurship) and community development.https://www.bonds.coop/## Sean Bezard (Earthworker Cooperative)Sean Bezard is a membership officer at Earthworker Cooperative in addition to being an Earthworker representative on the Redgum Cleaning Coop board.Volunteering with Earthworker for 6 years in a range of fields in every capacity, he hopes to bridge the divide between economic and environmental concerns.Most of all, he is driven by a strong belief in every project with a core philosophy that emphasises the importance of a collaborative economy to foster a more holistic and inclusive democracy.https://earthworkercooperative.com.au/## Ian McBurney (bHive)Ian McBurney is an ecological sustainability educator, entrepreneur, facilitator, speaker, MC and author.His specialty is change practice: how do we inspire others around us?Ian spent 5 years in the early 2000s at Vox Bandicoot (http://voxbandicoot.com.au/) in Melbourne, delivering the famous environmental theatre program to ten thousand students, workplace culture change training to six thousand staff in local government and manufacturing.https://bhive.coop/about/----Discuss: https://discuss.designingopendemocracy.com/t/podcast-beyond-corporate-social-responsibility-towards-economic-democracy/196

We hear from Aboriginal people at the Black Lives Matter/Stop Deaths in Custody rallies in Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane and then we hear from the Earthworker Cooperative about how workers cooperatives could help build a new economy after COVID-19. 

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. 

The 8 hours day was fought for and won by unions through the mid 1800’s, but in are 2019 worker cooperatives are the new face of worker rights? We catch up with Eleanor Coffey from the Red Gum Cleaning CooperativeMore info on Red Gum: http://redgumcleaning.coop/Earthworker Cooperative: https://earthworkercooperative.com.au/

When it comes to sustainability, shifting away from coal generated power makes complete sense. But what does the transition mean for communities who depend on 'dirty' industries for their survival? This episode is all about the journey to renewables, and how we can make sure no one gets left behind.Features:Danny Boothman - Former Hazelwood worker and musicianProfessor Peter Sheldon - Director of the Industrial Relations Research Centre at the University of New South WalesDr Sven Teske - Research Director at Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, SydneyDan Musil - Secretary of Earthworker Cooperative

Dave Kerrin - long tim unionist and Earthworker Cooperative member joins us to talk about how environmental justice and worker rights are not always mutually exclusive. We also take a quick look at the wonderful work that Friends of the Earth affiliate member Earthworker Cooperative are doing with their Energy Manufacturing Cooperative in coal affected Morwell and the new Redgum Cleaning Cooperative.Check out the upcoming Green Ban Tours with Dave here.

This episode features one of the most compelling dialogues generated out of the Ecocity World Summit in Melbourne recently. A seven-person panel explored a number of powerful stories of transition across regional Victoria, Australia, with themes echoing experiences all over the country and the world. Our seven panelists feature: - Dr Nick Aberle, Environment Victoria's Acting CEO at the time (starts at 2 mins 30); - Wendy Farmer & Ron Ipsen, President & Vice-President of Voices of the Valley, an award-winning community advocacy group that formed during the catastrophic Hazelwood coal mine fire. The fire poisoned over 70,000 residents and contributed to 13 extra deaths across the Latrobe Valley (start at 10 mins); - Harry & James Troedel, award-winning developers of a regenerative enterprise project, Seacombe West Regeneration Project, in a previously rich farming district that is so degraded it can no longer be farmed (the back story to this is also remarkable)(start at 23 mins 30); - The prolific Sam Alexander from the University of Melbourne & the Simplicity Institute, whose recent documentary film about his eco-village project has attracted nearly a million views already (starts at 31 mins); - And the highly respected Amanda Cahill from The Next Economy, with the sort of insider insight that only comes from trusted, long-term engagement with communities, business and authorities (starts at 38 mins) - Hosted by Anthony James. Each panelist spoke for 5 minutes each – well, they tried! - before an extensive dialogue with the full house of about 80 people, which itself included esteemed figures like the internationally renowned Professor Katherine Gibson, Dr Dominique Hess, Dan Musil from Earthworker Cooperative, and Josh Floyd at The Rescope Project. This conversation is so very relevant to communities, business, governments, policy makers, researchers, facilitators and activists everywhere. And while the challenges may be extremely acute for communities often labelled ‘coal communities' and the like right now, transition is underway, and it involves all of us, as you'll hear. We've been looking forward to bringing you this. It is a charged, informative and inspiring conversation – the sort we so very much need more of. Music: The Hazelwood Song, by local musician & former Latrobe Valley mine-worker, Danny Boothman Let Them Know, by the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Get more at: Voices of the Valley - https://www.facebook.com/groups/VOTV1/ Seacombe West Regeneration Project - http://seacombewest.com.au A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity – the documentary film co-written, directed and produced by Sam Alexander, now approaching 1 million views at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUwLAvfBCzw Ecocity World Summit HQ - https://ecocitybuilders.org Thanks to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them by heading to our website at www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! Get in touch any time by text or audio at www.regennarration.com/story And thanks for listening.

Excerpts from 3CR Community Radio's Monday Breakfast show with Jackson and Will ||| Gabrielle Di Vitrie from the Artists' Committee talks about the WACA (Whistleblowers, Activists and Citizens Alliance) blockade of the Australian Border Force offices last Friday morning || Eight Days of Solidarity for Refugees is a campaign inviting everyone to show support for the refugees and asylum seekers currently held in immigration detention || This week Over The Wall speaks to Deputy National President of the CPSU Lisa Newman about the cuts to Centrelink jobs through the outsoutcing of call centres to a private corporation, Serco || Youth Homelessness Podcast is a peer-led project, bringing us the insight and expertise of youth who have either experienced or have been at risk of homelessness || Responding to the decision to build 225 tanks at the old Holden plant in Fisherman's bend, Dave Kerin from the Earthworker Cooperative comes on the show to talk about the future of work in ethical and unethical industries

Halting climate change sounds like an insurmountable task, but solutions are emerging everywhere. Renewable energies, such as wind and solar, are being installed at a record rate and are more affordable than ever. Rural towns are in a race to become the first zero-emission community. Not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and cooperatives are supporting everyday Australians to find and fund their own solutions. In People Power, the second episode of the three-part Green Nation series, Not for Podcast explores the initiatives behind this movement for change. Download the transcript here.  Featured in this episode: Alicia Webb, Clean Energy Council director of large-scale energy Richard Lovell, Clean Energy Finance Corporation head of corporate and project finance Dan Musil, Earthworker Cooperative secretary   Emlyn Keane, Evergen director of operations Tosh Szatow, Energy for the People director Produced by Ellie Cooper and Wendy Williams.

In September 2016, producer Aoife Cooke joined the 'Walk with the Valley' event, walking 100 kilometers to demonstrate commitment to a ‘just transition’ for the Latrobe Valley in Victoria. Participants were walking for the creation of sustainable, dignified jobs for communities working their way out of the climate crisis.With guests Anna Boddenberg and Laura Williams of the Earthworker Cooperative, and Wendy Farmer from Voices of the Valley. You can learn more and donate by going to http://earthworkercooperative.com.au/walk-with-the-valley/

 Australian News: What caused South Australia's state-wide blackout?; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/what-caused-south-australias-state-wide-blackout-1Rally to support anti-racist activist Jafr; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/photos-rally-support-anti-racist-activist-jafri  ‘Priority Investment’: code for attacks on most vulnerable; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/%E2%80%98priority-investment%E2%80%99-code-attacks-most-vulnerable   Welfare ‘reform’: New Zealand’s model for attacking the poor; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/welfare-%E2%80%98reform%E2%80%99-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-model-attacking-poor    International News: Corbyn re-elected with bigger majority - huge win for Britain's left; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/corbyn-re-elected-bigger-majority-huge-win-britains-left   United States: Charlotte erupts in rage; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/united-states-charlotte-erupts-rage Interviews:Jacob and Zane interview activist Gaye Demanuale about the close Pine Gap convergence happening at the moment just outside Alice Springs. Listen here. Gaye notes the racial divide between Aboriginal people and white people during her first visit to the town and tells us why activists are calling for closure of the joint US- Australian military operations / spying facility. https://closepinegap.org/Jacob and Zane interview Tim O’Connor, CEO of the Refugee Council of Australia about Malcolm Turnbull’s pledge at the UN summit on refugees and migrants in New York to increase Australia’s refugee resettlement intake, and “the elephant in the room” that is the continued operation of Australia’s refugee torture camps on Manus and Nauru. Listen here.   https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/media/rcoa-welcomes-commitments-displacement-urges-resolution-offshore-detention/Zane and Jacob interview Anna Boddenberg from Earthworker cooperative about the ‘walk with the valley’ and the announcement that the full closure of Hazelwood is likely to occur next year. Listen here. Anna paints a vision for how the Eureka’s future solar hot water co-op and other co-ops under the earthworker umbrella could ramp up to help absorb job losses from the closure of Hazelwood, while stressing that the project is not intended to be a ‘silver bullet’. http://earthworkercooperative.com.au/

Today we report on the Goongerah Environment Centre's Threatened Species Day 2016 action, where they presented an invoice to the Victorian Treasurer, Tim Pallas, for over $2 million dollars of citizen scientist's work.  Recordings from the Threatened Species Day action feature Ed Hill (Goongerah Environment Centre), Samantha Dunn & Janet Rice (The Greens) and Callum (Wildlife of the Central Highlands).We get up to date on the Frack Free Future campaign in Western Australia from Jules Kirby, after a protest at the annual Department of Mines and Petroleum Open Day. And we hear about the upcoming 'Walk With the Valley for a Just Transition' with Ellie from The Earthworker Cooperative.  The walk will raise awareness and funds to support the La Trobe Valley community transition from coal to a sustainable energy future. 

Green Left Weekly News discussions for the week.Australian News:Victoria takes the lead in banning unconventional gas: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62559Victorian gender recognition legislation an important step for equality: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62534 Interviews:Interview with Scott Lewington, song-writer and vocalist about plans for his new political band 'The Same Boat'  to support left-political movements.Interview with Mahmut Kahraman, spokesperson for the Kurdish Democratic Community Centre of Victoria about the recent Turkish invasion of Northern Syria. Listen here.Interview with Anna Boddenberg, organiser at Earthworker Cooperative about the upcoming Walk With The Valley project. Listen here.International News:Corporations paid no tax at Rio Olympics: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62545Brazil: Rio's Olympic drama is only starting: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/62546

Australia is transitioning towards renewable energy, but it is just as necessary to consider the transition away from fossil-fuel based forms of electricity production. Changing the status quo means making hard political decisions, fighting vested interests, and making sure that ordinary people aren't left behind.On this episode of Earth Matters we look at Hazelwood Power Station as an example of the obstacles to transition.Guests:Nick Aberle from Environment Victoria's Replace Hazelwood campaignWendy Farmer from Voices of the ValleyColin Long from Earthworker Cooperative

Several weeks ago, The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) began talks about a possible merger in order to create a militant mega union. Shortly afterwards, the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union (TCFUA)  also began to be involved in the talks. Are we on the verge of seeing the rise of the One Big Union in Australia? Joining us for the show will be Dave Kerin, the project-officer of EarthWorker Cooperative and a former activist with the Builders Labourers' Federation and the CFMEU, and Liz Ross, a long-time union activist, labor historian and the author of "Dare To Struggle, Dare To Win".

This week we talk to the President of the Trades Hall Council in Victoria Colin Long about the union fight back against the Federal Budget, and the Earthworker Cooperative project. We also interview Drew Hutton, the National President of the Lock the Gate campaign, about the recent victory against corporate greed and Ecocide, in a planned fracking project at Bentley in Northern NSW.