Jobskills expo 2016
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The GTLC attended the 2016 JobSkills Expo organised by Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN. It was a fantastic day with 2700 young people bussed in from 20 schools and support programs. All local schools support the event. The event is also open to the public, so there were also young people not involved with schools and some parents and community members.
Over 220 people representing 80+ exhibits participated. These exhibitors ranged from small local businesses to larger entities based both locally and further afield. It is one of the few occasions where young people are able to hear directly from unions and the trade union movement about the role and benefits of unions as young people prepare for entry into the workforce. GTLC has been a keen and integral supporter of Job Skills for a number of years. |
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Victorian Working Women's Conference:
Women Organising for Change 
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INTERNATIONAL WORKER'S MEMORIAL DAY: 28.04.15
GTLC joined ACV/GARDS to remember the victims of workrelated death, injury and sickness. Almost 50 workers have been killed this year - it is unknown how many have died through work related illness.
The tragedy of losing a family member in a workplace accident has far reaching consequences. Anne Murphy, GTLC Executive, recalled the heartbreaking impact of losing loved ones in workplace accidents. CLICK HERE to read Anne's story. |
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gtlc response to the forced closure of REmote Aboriginal Communities
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council condemns threatened closure of remote Aboriginal communities by the WA State Government & Federal Australian Government. At its meeting held on 19th March, the following motion was carried unanimously:
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council condemns the comments made by the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Tony Abbott, in relation to the remote indigenous communities of Western Australia and other remote communities within Australia. The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council endorses indigenous communities’ rights to live in the areas that are culturally, communally and historically significant to them and calls upon the Federal Government of Australia to provide assistance to enable the people of these communities to continue to live as they feel most important for their culture.
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council condemns the comments made by the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Tony Abbott, in relation to the remote indigenous communities of Western Australia and other remote communities within Australia. The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council endorses indigenous communities’ rights to live in the areas that are culturally, communally and historically significant to them and calls upon the Federal Government of Australia to provide assistance to enable the people of these communities to continue to live as they feel most important for their culture.
international women's day 2015
Gippsland Trades and Labour Council's Women's Action Coalition will be hosting an International Women's Day Event on Thursday 12th March. The Event 'Women of Letters: Making it Happen' will feature letters or notes from guest speakers. The guest speakers include Harriet Shing MP, MLC for Eastern Victoria, Vicki Hamilton, CEO of Gippsland Asbestos Related Diseases Inc, and Christine Carolan, Executive Officer for Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans. The Event will be held at the Grand Junction Hotel in Traralgon. Click here for more information.
John Parker
NEW SECRETARY FOR GTLC AS JOHN PARKER STEPS DOWN
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council has a new Secretary, Steve Dodd after the resignation of John Parker. John has now taken on the role of Assistant Secretary in a role reversal.
John has been Secretary of the Council since 2002 and has fought hard for the rights of workers and their families in the Gippsland community and his achievements numerous. Included in his list are the fight to save Coal Creek Community Park in Korumburra, Wonthaggi State Coal Mine and Pakenham Golf Course. He has been involved in the fight against asbestos, assisting Gippsland Asbestos Diseases Support (GARDS) to design and produce the Domestic Asbestos Home Removal Kit and has been the driver of the GTLC’s Just Transition Strategy since 2005. The strategy aims at a just and fair transition for workers and the community as we are moving through a period of structural adjustment and a carbon constrained economy. He was a key member of the Latrobe Valley Transition Committee and is a member of Coal Resources Victoria.
His resignation comes because of ill health. Diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease he suffered a setback earlier this year when he had to have surgery for a brain tumour. Illness has not dulled his passion for fighting however. At present he is helping with the campaign to remove the current conservative governments and will work with Steve on the issues of transition.
Incoming Secretary, Steve Dodd, an AMWU Organiser, has worked alongside John for the last 12 years so has had a long apprenticeship! A veteran campaigner, he and John ran the local Workchoices campaign. They secured a 20ft caravan, painted it orange and went out on the campaign trail. They also were involved with the Country Cavalcade and Sky Channel Hook-Ups across the region and hosted a memorable ‘Farewell Dinner’ for John Howard, who refused the invitation to attend!
Steve, as new Secretary is committed to continuing the fight against asbestos, continuing to raise awareness of its lethal legacy and combatting the growing rate of the regions workers relying on fly-in-fly-out work.
John Parker in Pictures: Click Here
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council has a new Secretary, Steve Dodd after the resignation of John Parker. John has now taken on the role of Assistant Secretary in a role reversal.
John has been Secretary of the Council since 2002 and has fought hard for the rights of workers and their families in the Gippsland community and his achievements numerous. Included in his list are the fight to save Coal Creek Community Park in Korumburra, Wonthaggi State Coal Mine and Pakenham Golf Course. He has been involved in the fight against asbestos, assisting Gippsland Asbestos Diseases Support (GARDS) to design and produce the Domestic Asbestos Home Removal Kit and has been the driver of the GTLC’s Just Transition Strategy since 2005. The strategy aims at a just and fair transition for workers and the community as we are moving through a period of structural adjustment and a carbon constrained economy. He was a key member of the Latrobe Valley Transition Committee and is a member of Coal Resources Victoria.
His resignation comes because of ill health. Diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease he suffered a setback earlier this year when he had to have surgery for a brain tumour. Illness has not dulled his passion for fighting however. At present he is helping with the campaign to remove the current conservative governments and will work with Steve on the issues of transition.
Incoming Secretary, Steve Dodd, an AMWU Organiser, has worked alongside John for the last 12 years so has had a long apprenticeship! A veteran campaigner, he and John ran the local Workchoices campaign. They secured a 20ft caravan, painted it orange and went out on the campaign trail. They also were involved with the Country Cavalcade and Sky Channel Hook-Ups across the region and hosted a memorable ‘Farewell Dinner’ for John Howard, who refused the invitation to attend!
Steve, as new Secretary is committed to continuing the fight against asbestos, continuing to raise awareness of its lethal legacy and combatting the growing rate of the regions workers relying on fly-in-fly-out work.
John Parker in Pictures: Click Here
GTLC Associate Member Scheme
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council Inc (GTLC) has launched an Associate Member Scheme. Union members and supporters of the GTLC are being invited to sign up to the scheme to support the work of the GTLC. The GTLC advocates on behalf of workers and the local community, for economic and social justice for all in the Gippsland region.
Membership will also assist in financially supporting Gippsland Asbestos Related diseases Inc (GARDS). Ongoing funding will assist them in helping people in the region who have been diagnosed with Asbsetos related diseases, campaign for the eradication of asbestos and educate the general public on the dangers of asbestos
The GTLC has supported and continues to support a number of community groups including the
Gippsland Motor Cycle Club Junior’s Neil Street Cup, Moe, The Global Studio, Morwell, Wonthaggi State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi Historical Society and
Welshpool Jetty.
Members will be able to get discounts at local businesses. Over the coming months the GTLC hopes to sign up a range of businesses who will offer a discount to our card holders.
Click Here to sign up
Membership will also assist in financially supporting Gippsland Asbestos Related diseases Inc (GARDS). Ongoing funding will assist them in helping people in the region who have been diagnosed with Asbsetos related diseases, campaign for the eradication of asbestos and educate the general public on the dangers of asbestos
The GTLC has supported and continues to support a number of community groups including the
Gippsland Motor Cycle Club Junior’s Neil Street Cup, Moe, The Global Studio, Morwell, Wonthaggi State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi Historical Society and
Welshpool Jetty.
Members will be able to get discounts at local businesses. Over the coming months the GTLC hopes to sign up a range of businesses who will offer a discount to our card holders.
Click Here to sign up
JobSkills Expo 2014
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council joined the CFMEU and AMWU at the JobSkills Expo 2014 at Lardner Park. The Expo, organised by Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN, was visited by several thousand young people from schools in the region. The Expo engages young people with “hands on” activities, advice and information about the various skills, jobs and industries that make up our regional workforce. It was a great opportunity for young people to find out about the GTLC and unions.
Bust the budget rally 12.06.14
international worker's memorial day 2014
Paul Fixter: UFU
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Greg Warren and Steve Dodd: AMWU
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International Worker's Memorial Day 2014 was marked with a memorial service at Morwell Rose Garden. Hosted by the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council and Gippsland Asbestos Related Diseases Support (GARDS) the day commemorates those who are killed as a result of their work.
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john parker award for community activism
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John Parker, Secretary of the GTLC, has become the inaugural recipient of the Annual John Parker Award for Community Activism.
John has been Secretary of the GTLC for over 10 years and his commitment to workers and families has been unwavering. When taking the leadership role with the GTLC he adopted the principle of Community Unionism and has since advocated for social reform on behalf of workers in the Gippsland region. He has campaigned for a sustainable transition for workers in Gippsland as the region undergoes an economic restructure despite continuing changes to the political landscape. Community is very important to John, as it is impossible to divorce the worker from the community or the family. Allison, John’s wife, was also recognised for the support that she has given both to John and to the GTLC. ‘Only when workers and the community stand together in solidarity can we achieve a society that is fair and just for all. Then, and only then, will we be able to live in peace and harmony with each other and the environment.’ Pictures |
Congratulations to Vicki Hamilton: GARDS
The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council would like to congratulate Vicki Hamilton, CEO of Gippsland Asbestos Related Diseases Support (GARDS) on her much deserved Order of Australia Medal.
Vicki and her team have worked tirelessly to help, support and advocate for those suffering with asbestos related diseases.
We thank Vicki for her work and commitment - it has been an inspiration and privilage to work with her and we look forward to continuing supporting the team and help raise awarness of the dangers of asbestos.
Vicki and her team have worked tirelessly to help, support and advocate for those suffering with asbestos related diseases.
We thank Vicki for her work and commitment - it has been an inspiration and privilage to work with her and we look forward to continuing supporting the team and help raise awarness of the dangers of asbestos.
Asbestos Awareness Day 2013
Steve Dodd, Assistant Secretary of the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council Inc, was a guest speaker at the Asbestos Awareness Day Ceremony held at the Rose Garden in Morwell. Organised by Asbestos Council of Victoria Gippsland Asbestos Related Disease Support, the event highlighted the dangers and the issues raised by the use of asbestos in industry and in the home.
Steve noted that more than 10,000 people had died from asbestos related disease since the 1980s and this number was set to rise dramatically, particularly in the Latrobe Valley. The fight is far from over.
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Steve noted that more than 10,000 people had died from asbestos related disease since the 1980s and this number was set to rise dramatically, particularly in the Latrobe Valley. The fight is far from over.
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gippsland trades and labour council opening
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The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council's new building was officially opened on Wednesday 23rd October 2013 by Dave Oliver, Secretary of the ACTU.
The new office is located at: 120 Buckley Street, Morwell, 3840 Tel: 03 5133 7684 
Dave Oliver and Colin Long, President of VTHC
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