The construction workers from the Perth to Mandurah rail project are the first Australian workers to face prosecution under the Howard Government's new IR laws and face fines of up to $28,000 each.
The workers are nervous ahead of their first court appearance and are worried that the case could run for many months before they know the outcome, said Sharan Burrow, ACTU President.
MEDIA ALERT
Support rallies take place today in major centres today Tuesday 29 August 2006
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PERTH: ACTU President Sharan Burrow will address Perth rally. 8.30am - Assemble on The Esplanade, march to 9.30am rally at Perth Concert Hall. Media contact: Elizabeth Lukin ph 0414 295 693
- MELBOURNE: ACTU Secretary Greg Combet will address Melbourne rally. 12 noon-12.30 - Lunchtime Rally outside Federal Court, cnr of Latrobe and William Streets. Media contact: George Wright ph 0419 556 616
- Canberra: from 12 noon. Garema Place, under trees between DEWR and ampitheatre. Organised by ACT Union Solidarity Network - Phone Paul 0417 048 217
- Sydney: 10.00am Solidarity Rally, Trades Hall, 377 Sussex Street. Contact Tim Vollmer ph 0404 273 313
- Wollongong: 12noon, Corner Kembla and Crown Streets, Wollongong details ph: (02) 4229 2888
- Newcastle: 1pm, Civic Park, King Street, Newcastle details ph: (02) 4929 1162
- Adelaide: 12 noon Rally in Victoria Square media contact Janet Giles, Unions SA ph 0419 825 845
More information: CFMEU Website