Community Unionism, Labour’s Future?

Organisers:

Mike Donaldson, miked@uow.edu.au, ph. 02 4268 1580

Anthony Ashbolt, aashbolt@uow.edu.au, ph. 02 4221 3703

Arthur Rorris, arorris@sclc.com.au, ph. 02 4229 2888

Program:

9.15

Welcome: Prof Andrew Wells, Dean of the Faculty of Arts

9.30

‘Future Directions for Community Unionism’, Arthur Rorris, Secretary, South Coast Labour Council

10.05

‘Building the Sydney Alliance’, Dr Amanda Tattersall, Unions NSW

10.40

‘Communities and Unions’, Dr Mike Donaldson, Sociology, University of Wollongong

Chair, Dr Anthony Ashbolt

11:15

Morning Tea

11.30

‘Unions and Governments’, John Rainford, Gramsci Society (Asia-Pacific)

12.05

‘Union Land is Part of Community Land - So Let’s Ditch the Demarcation Line’, Sharon Callaghan, Community Sector Worker and Social Activist.

12.40

‘Community Unionism, Lessons from the 1960s’, Dr Anthony Ashbolt, History and Politics, University of Wollongong

Chair, Dr Mike Donaldson

1.15

Lunch

2.00

‘Community Unionism: Learning from the Past, Practicalities for the Future’, John Ryan, Community Campaign Co-ordinator, ACTU

2.35

‘Communities, Unions and the Regions’, Panel: Speakers from the Eurobadella and the Milton-Ulladulla Groups of Unions, Goulburn District Trades and Labour Council; Mark Gregory, Blue Mountains Unions Council. 

Chair, Arthur Rorris

3.45

Afternoon tea

4.00

Lessons of the Day: Summing Up, Dr Bradon Ellem, Work and Organisational Studies, University of Sydney

4.30

Close

Chair, Dr Anthony Ashbolt