Mass rallies will be held in cities and towns across Australia and the world in support of Noel Washington, a CFMEU official facing the possibility of a 6 month jail sentence because of the ABCC’s extraordinary powers.
Noel has been charge with refusing to attend an ABCC interrogation about a union meeting and faces court in Melbourne 2 December 2008
Look here for details of where you can show your support for rights on site and join the global day of action on 2 December 2008. More locations to come soon!
Sydney
Time: 11:45 am
Assembly Point: Sydney Town Hall Square
March Route: Town Hall Square to ABCC, 255 Pitt Street
Newcastle
Time: 11:45 am
Rally Assembly Point: Civic Park, Corner Auckland and King Streets
Wollongong
Time: 9:00 am
Rally Assembly Point: Amphitheatre, Crown Street Mall, Wollongong.
Melbourne
Time: 9:00 am
Assembly Point: Trades Hall, cnr Victoria and Lygon Streets, Carlton South
March Route: March to Melbourne Magistrates Court, cnr William and Lonsdale Streets City
Click here for the Melbourne Rally flyer
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