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25.01.2022 Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA stands in solidarity with young people going on strike to demand climate action around the globe today. Across the Asia-Pacific, we work with workers and communities on the frontlines of increasing climate chaos in their struggle for energy democracy and justice. Publicly-owned renewable energy systems must be a key part of the regional transition to low carbon economies. APHEDA stands with our partner organisations demanding that International Financial Institutions, such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), stop imposing a privatisation agenda through renewable energy. Instead, reliable grants-based funding must be made available for accountable governments to directly invest in new renewable energy such as solar and wind power. #FridaysForFuture #ClimateStrike

24.01.2022 NEW VIDEO! APHEDA is proud to celebrate unionists in Australia who support international solidarity! We believe in solidarity has no borders. Join APHEDA and be part of the global struggle. Together we build global justice. The Union way. ... https://www.apheda.org.au/join

24.01.2022 As we draw towards the end of NAIDOC Week 2020, Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA is a proud organisational member of First Nations Workers Alliance (FNWA). FNWA is one of the peak bodies for indigenous workers in Australia. We stand with FNWA and the awesome work it does advancing worker’s rights for indigenous workers and their communities. You can check out their work and join FNWA to add your strength to their voice here: https://fnwa.org.au/ #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #Naidoc2020

23.01.2022 Monday 30 Nov is a Global Day of Action in solidarity with workers and the people of the Philippines. Here's a list of rallies happening across Australia. Sydney: https://fb.me/e/1W1MJFTjX Perth: https://fb.me/e/3hpHAR53w Canberra: https://fb.me/e/3GUCaQ1rq... #HandsOffTradeUnionsPH #NoToTerrorLawPH ITUC AMWU - Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union Trade Union Global Day of Action for Filipino Workers - Canberra Trade Union Global Day of Action for Filipino Workers - Perth Philippines Australia Union Link UnionsACT CFMEU WA Kilusang Mayo Uno

21.01.2022 250 MILLION WORKERS STRIKE IN INDIA A joint general strike by workers and farmers has shut down India with more than 250 million workers taking part in the 26 November strike. Trade union leaders called on the government to repeal anti-worker labour codes and anti-farmer farm laws and expressed concerns that the government has been using COVID-19 as a cover to unleash widespread repression. ... Read more and see images: http://www.industriall-union.org/over-250-million-workers-j

20.01.2022 This Monday, wear red for Filipino unionists and take part in the Global Day of Action for the Philippines! How to take action: 1. Download and take a selfie with this sign and/or wear red on Monday 30 November https://www.apheda.org.au//selfie-sign-philippines_2020.pdf... 2. Use the hashtags #HandsOffTradeUnionsPH and #NoToTerrorLawPH. 3. Tag the ACTU (@unionsaustralia) and also Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA (@apheda) See more

20.01.2022 The 29 November is the international day of solidarity with Palestinian people. Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA stands with the ITUC who has called on the international community to redouble efforts to achieve a two state solution, based on United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338 and the pre-1967 borders.

19.01.2022 The Australian Government has halved its contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The 2020-2021 budget has slashed funding from $20m to $10m. Tell Marise Payne to Restore funding for UNRWA now! Sign https://www.megaphone.org.au/peti/restore-funding-for-unrwa... #FundUNRWA

19.01.2022 MV Portland Documentary Launch - TOMORROW! On January 13th 2016 the Australian crew of the MV Portland were ripped off their ship in the middle of the night and replaced by exploited foreign labour. The MV Portland was an Australian Ship, carrying Australian cargo from one Australian port to another Australian port. ... This is their story. Register for the premiere tomorrow night now https://www.facebook.com/100064269626567/posts/160740402744946/?d=n

19.01.2022 Thank you to all of our amazing supporters who joined us at the Virtual Gathering tonight! While we'd normally be sharing great pics of everyone enjoying a meal and a few drinks while listening to our awesome guest speakers at our dinners in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, tonight we have screenshots of an equally amazing bunch of supporters and guest speakers who Zoomed in from everywhere! Thank you to our speakers - Sharan Burrow, Craig Foster, Debbie Stothard, Charm Tong and ...Dr. Olfat Mahmoud. If you missed out this evening, here are a few links you can click on to make up for it! :-) Auction - bid now: https://www.32auctions.com/apheda2020 Petition - fund UNRWA! https://www.megaphone.org.au/p/UNRWA Watch Dr. Olfat Mahmoud's update on Palestinian Refugees: https://youtu.be/YF8h4K7MwVw Join APHEDA: https://www.apheda.org.au/join/

17.01.2022 This Thursday evening in Perth: the University of Notre Dame Australia Branch of NTEU National Tertiary Education Union is holding a quiz night at the Fremantle Navy Club with all proceeds from ticket sales going to Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA. Buy tickets: https://shop.nteu.org.au/product/unda-quiz-night/

16.01.2022 Today Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA joined more than 70 other not-for-profit organisations calling on Scott Morrison (ScoMo) to abandon proposed new regulations that could have a dire impact on the ability of Australian charities to help those most in need. The work of Australia’s charities should not be stifled when the country needs us the most! #auspol Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)

16.01.2022 Inpeng Meunviseth has spent 34 years working for the Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU) fighting for worker's rights in Laos. Inpeng is also campaigning hard to see asbestos banned in Laos and is the convener of the Lao Ban Asbestos Network (LaoBAN). As this month’s APHEDA person, Inpeng told us why it is important for Australian unionists to support Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA: Through APHEDA, Australian unionists are vital supporters who assist LFTU to develop its membe...rs’ capacity and help the trade union movement in Lao PDR to achieve our short and long terms strategies and plans. You can read Inpeng’s full story here! https://www.apheda.org.au/apheda-people-meet-inpeng/ #APHEDApeople

14.01.2022 Help Cambodian workers defend their right to freedom of association, freedom of expression, and peaceful assembly! In Cambodia two union leaders have been arrested. Rong Chhun, President Cambodian Confederation of Unions (CCU), was arrested for meeting with farmers fighting for their land rights. And Sor Saknida, President of the Cambodian Informal Labourers’ Association (CILA) was arrested for joining protests calling for Rong Chhun’s release. Send a strong message of sol...idarity and support to Cambodian workers! Sign the petition! https://www.labourstart.org/go/freerong #FreeRongChhun #FreeSorSaknika

13.01.2022 Our thoughts are with the people of Myanmar as the situation in Mandalay has deteriorated. The military junta have clashed with civilian resistance fighters. Any members of the Myanmar community worried about family in Mandalay can call the Medics in Mandalay emergency hotline ... Medics in Mandalay Emergency hotline ph no. 09758917233 09758918962 09758918901 #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

13.01.2022 Today is World Day for Decent Work. While the struggle for worker's rights and decent work is ongoing, 2020 has been particularly rough. COVID-19 has resulted in over 850,000 deaths, 25 million infections, 400 million jobs lost and hundreds of millions of informal economy livelihoods lost. This year, the central theme for the ITUC is A New Social Contract for Recovery and Resilience. Join ITUC for a LIVE conversation with Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary, and Ayuba Wa...bba , ITUC President, to talk about a New Social Contract for recovery and resilience. TIME: Thursday 8 October 8:45am AEST (Wed 7 Oct 9:45pm UTC): https://www.facebook.com/events/1048779938889376/ #WDDW20

12.01.2022 3 DAYS TO GO! This $500 book voucher from Gleebooks could be yours! Don't miss your chance to win a share of more than $12,000 in prizes and support the struggle for global justice. Get tickets https://www.apheda.org.au/raffle/ ... Raffle closes this Friday, 2nd October. PRIZE LIST: $8,000 travel voucher (valid until Oct. 2023!) $1,799 bicycle from Omafiets $500 book voucher from Gleebooks Bonus bookseller prize: for every 3 books of tickets you sell (or buy yourself), you will get entry into an exclusive second draw to win another Focus Planet 6.8 bicycle, valued at $1799. https://www.apheda.org.au/raffle/

12.01.2022 Less than 24 hours to go! APHEDA's first-ever Virtual Gathering is on tomorrow night! 7-9pm AEDT GUEST SPEAKERS: - Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) - Craig Foster, Human Rights Advocate, former Socceroo, Broadcaster and Adjunct Professor of Sport and Social Responsibility... - Charm Tong - Director, The School for Shan State Nationalities Youth (SSSNY) - Debbie Stothard - Founder, Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma (ALTSEAN-Burma) Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/2020celebration?c=fb Don't miss out! It will be a jam-packed evening of engaging discussion about not one but two elections (the Myanmar National Election was held on Sunday 8 November), repression of trade union rights under COVID-19, global union movement campaigns, refugee rights in There will be prizes to be won and a chance to see and catch up with comrades and friends across Australia and from around the world! Australia, and a special discussion about the Thai-Burma border and increased militarisation under COVID-19!

11.01.2022 Another day, another asbestos story in the news. Despite asbestos being banned in Australia since 2003, the toxic legacy continues. In 2018, the Australian government announced it would get tough on those caught illegally dumping asbestos. In this case, the property developer was given a penalty of $563 and then awarded a major contract with the NSW government! Shameful! More: https://www.theguardian.com//nsw-developer-maas-group-prop

10.01.2022 Yesterday the Karen Women's Organization - KWO held a ceremony to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (also the first day of #16DaysOfActivism) at the Mae Tao Clinic. Over the next 16 days, KWO will be holding events in Karen State (eastern Myanmar) and the refugee camps along the Thai-Myanmar border to bring awareness and visibility to stopping violence against women. Union Aid Abroad APHEDA works in partnership with both KWO and the Mae Tao Clinic.

08.01.2022 Free Webinar: Join Western Sahara Down Under next Wednesday for a special virtual event on the COVID-19 situation in Western Sahara! Learn about how you can take action to assist the emergency response and stand with Saharawi refugees as they confront the pandemic! *** REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL *** ... https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_TGMinDG0T4KZ8VvAESMrRA Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/351163636174198/

08.01.2022 Sign and share! Myanmar has been living under military rule since its army launched a coup on February 1. Over 800 people have been brutally murdered and more than 5,000 have been imprisoned, with reports of torture and sexual violence. On 7 March 2021, the Australian government announced that its development program in Myanmar would be re-directed to immediate humanitarian needs, with and through non-government organisations, rather than the military junta or its related ent...ities. However, on 25 April 2021, the Australian government announced that it would provide A$5 million to the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) for the provision of humanitarian assistance in Myanmar. This means $5M Australian aid funds will move through the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, currently under the junta’s control. The Myanmar community in Australia have launched this important petition to call on Australia to reverse this decision and ensure Australian aid funding is not delivered through the Myanmar junta. Please sign and share. https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN2788

07.01.2022 Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA is shocked and saddened to hear of the killing of Filipino union leader, Nolven Absalo, along with his footballer cousin, Keith Absalon, on 8 June 2021 on Masbate Island, Bicol Region, The Philippines. Nolven Absalo was the leader of the Masbate Electric Cooperative Employees Union. APHEDA has been working with SENTRO and the Masbate Electric Cooperative Employees Union to progress work on Energy Democracy in the Philippines for a number of years. The New People’s Army has claimed responsibility for the incident. APHEDA passes on condolences to Nolven family, colleagues and the broader SENTRO labour federation. APHEDA condemns all violence.

07.01.2022 Great to see the South Coast Labour Council and the union movement stand with the student climate strikers today. Yes we can and we must work towards building a renewable future with secure jobs and transition to industries that address climate change. #FridaysForFuture

06.01.2022 This Black Friday we are standing with a global movement of workers workers, unions and organisations calling for urgent action to deal with the serial, corporate abuse of Amazon. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Amazon became a trillion dollar corporation, with CEO Jeff Bezos becoming the first person in history to amass $200 billion in personal wealth. Meanwhile, Amazon warehouse workers risked their lives as essential workers, and faced threats and intimidation if they spoke ...out for their rights to a fair wage. Union Aid Abroad APHEDA supports the global coalition to #MakeAmazonPay. The group includes UNI Global Union, ITUC, Progressive International, environmentalists, tax watchdogs and dozens of civil society organizations. Join us! https://makeamazonpay.com/ #BlackFriday

06.01.2022 Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is the global justice organisation of the Australian union movement. We work across thirteen locations supporting movement building and development work that makes a difference. Our members, making monthly tax-deductible contributions, keep us independent, strong and effective. Not yet a member? Join! Visit http://apheda.org.au/join/ or call +61 (02) 9264 9343... www.apheda.org.au

06.01.2022 On International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People - November 29 - please sign this petition calling on the Australian government to restore funding to UNRWA! https://www.megaphone.org.au/peti/restore-funding-for-unrwa In the 2020-2021 budget, the Australian Government halved its contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), slashing funding from $20m to $10m. ... #FundUNRWA

03.01.2022 In Nepal, Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA works with CLASS Nepal to support unions to campaign for energy democracy. General Secretary, Parshuram Pudasaini, explains the impact of climate change on workers in Nepal: "The forests, bodies of water, and the biological diversity in our mountains are under threat from climate change. These are key sources of livelihood for working people in our country. When it’s obvious that the sustainability of our livelihoods is the least of the ...private sector’s priorities, it is when we realize how crucial public investments are to us as workers in union." While Janardhan Bhattarai, President of National Electricity Agency Employees Union in Nepal says: "The private electricity sector has failed to guarantee workers’ rights, even as they make massive profits from polluting the earth. We call for a just transition to renewable energy: by guaranteeing decent work to workers who are free to exercise trade union rights, the public could be assured of quality public services, while protecting the people’s and the earth’s health." CLASS NEPAL

03.01.2022 "Far from staying silent, Australia should be using its status and leadership role in the region to call for strong action against the military regime... If Australia and the world fail to act, I am afraid that many more young people will die and experience this terrible nightmare over and over. The time for action is now, before it is too late for my people." Ko Saulsman, a member of Australia’s Burmese diaspora #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Myanmar #Burma

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03.01.2022 5 DAYS TO GO: Get your Solidarity Raffle tickets today and win an$8,000 travel voucher (valid to Oct. 2023!)! www.apheda.org.au/raffle By buying tickets in the Solidarity Raffle, not only are you in the running for an $8,000 travel voucher, a $1,799 bike, and a $500 book voucher, but you will also be bolstering our ability to mobilise resources, implement projects with our partner organisations, and organise for workers’ rights across the globe. Tickets: https://www.aphe...da.org.au/raffle/ #APHEDAraffle

02.01.2022 In a globalised world, the fight for workers’ rights in one country has to be a fight for workers’ rights in every country. - Michele O'Neil, President of Australian Unions Join the global justice organisation of the Australian union movement today! https://www.apheda.org.au/join/

02.01.2022 In the Philippines, Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA partners with Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa - Sentro and its POWER federation to retain democratic control of the electric cooperatives and revitalise their model through investment in renewable energy. Jun Unay, General Secretary of POWER, explains why finance for public-owned renewable systems is fundamental: "For Power-Sentro, publicly-owned renewable energy is important. Why? because the motive is ser...vice, not profit. It must be decentralized to be accessible for the marginal sectors and cost-efficient." #FridaysForFuture #ClimateStrike

02.01.2022 FINAL DAY! Have you got the winning ticket? Today is your last chance to win big and support global solidarity! www.apheda.org.au/raffle 1st prize: $8,000 travel voucher (valid until Oct. 2023) 2nd prize: $1,799 Focus Planet 6.8 bicycle from Omafiets 3rd prize: $500 book voucher from Gleebooks... Supporting the APHEDA Solidarity Raffle is one of the easiest ways to stand with workers around the world striving for justice and safe and decent work. Get your tickets now! www.apheda.org.au/raffle #APHEDAraffle

02.01.2022 In Cambodia, two union leaders have been arrested. Rong Chhun, President Cambodian Confederation of Unions (CCU), was arrested for meeting with farmers fighting for their land rights. And Sor Saknida, President of the Cambodian Informal Labourers’ Association (CILA) was arrested for joining protests calling for Rong Chhun’s release. Send a strong message of solidarity and support to Cambodian workers! Sign the petition! https://www.labourstart.org/go/freerong... More info on political prisoners in Cambodia (Human Rights Watch): https://www.hrw.org//20/01/24/political-prisoners-cambodia #FreeRongChhun #FreeSorSaknika