VICTORIAN TRADES HALL COUNCIL

Happy International Nurses Day! #NurseAppreciation #InternationalNursesDay

Did you know union members have a dedicated service to support you through the WorkCover system? Union Assist provides expert advisers to help you with your WorkCover disputes at the Conciliation and Arbitration appeal. Simply call (03) 9639 6144. https://ow.ly/Er5n50Rz65c

TRY A TRADE - METAL TRADES AND ENGINEERING - WODONGA Looking for a career change? Want to get out of the office and work with your hands? Curious about metal trades and engineering? Women Onsite are excited to announce a Try a Trade Day with Wodonga TAFE. Come along for the opportunity to participate in a hands-on workshop and take home a small project. There will be a free lunch and a Q&A with tradeswomen in the various industries. Register here: https://ow.ly/sV0650Rvi7o

The Victorian union movement has a longstanding interest in putting working-class activists in positions of legislative power. In 2024 we'll be running training for union members interested in running for public office, with a focus on local council. https://ow.ly/lYn450RrvqS

Happy May Day - the International Day of Working Class solidarity. This day celebrates the achievements of workers in union and commemorates the Haymarket massacre, where in 1886 workers in Chicago were murdered for striking for an 8 hour day - some 30 years after Victorian stonemasons had won the right. Today we remember that each victory we win - from the 8 hour day, to the weekend, to banning asbestos, to family violence leave and the right to disconnect - helps our fellow workers around the world win changes in their workplaces too. We rise together. ✊

A recent survey showing that 1 in 7 Australians admit to sexually harassing a colleague shows that businesses are failing to uphold their legal and ethical duties in creating safer workplaces. But employers are more concerned with silencing complaints than stopping harassment. https://ow.ly/uVOZ50RruxP

THIS FRIDAY! GRAB YOUR TIX NOW! The hottest event on the union calendar, where we let our hair down and celebrate solidarity. Get into your fancy duds and dance the night away with all your best comrades.

A reminder that this morning's International Workers' Memorial Day service begins at 10.30am, at Argyle Square on Lygon St Carlton. Everyone is welcome. https://ow.ly/VqX250RmQp1

Unsafe workplaces can tear apart families and communities. Join us at 10.30am tomorrow at Argyle Square in Carlton as we gather to remember the dead, and to fight like hell for the living. More info: https://ow.ly/feji50RmQiJ

For every worker killed by machinery, collisions, or falls, there are others killed by prolonged exposure to hazardous materials, or the cumulative impact of work on their mental health. On International Workers' Memorial Day, we remember them too. https://ow.ly/F7p850RmOQB