"Face the Facts" HREOC publication
"Race and racism are still burning issues in Australian society. Today, there is even more need for clear information that addresses prevailing myths about immigrants, refugees and Indigenous people. Face the Facts draws on information from a wide variety of sources, to correct some common myths. Our aim is to bring all the major issues together and present reliable information in an easy-to-read publication." From the HREOC website.
ASU International Solidarity Page
The ASU recognises that many local industrial issues have antecedents in other nations. We also know that globalisation means that the labour standards of workers in other countries can, and do, impact the labour standards of Australian workers.
GMB
British trade union covering workers in local government, amongst many other industries.
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU)
Concerned with global issues facing the trade union movement.
International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Concerned with global issues facing workers around the world. Promotes labour standards.
International Transport Federation (ITF)
International federation of trade unions representing workers in transport industries - "a global organisation supporting transport workers mobilising solidarity"! The ASU is affiliated to the ITF.
LabourStart
Great for worldwide labour news and labour books.
LabourUnions.com
"LabourUnions.com is a web site developed by trade unionists with a view of creating a labour union - social action friendly meeting place on the internet. The site features labour news, commentary, Che Nuke!, LiveCheNuke!, an events calendar, and other feautres - all with free access. Also, featured on the site is the Online Collective Agreement Library and coming soon Powersearches of the Online Collective Agreement Library. Thanks for your support."
National Labor Committee
A US based worker and human rights organisation.
PSI links page
Organised by topic.
Public Services International (PSI)
International federation of trade unions covering workers in public sector jobs. The PSI is active in the following priority areas: education; employment and unemployment; environment; equality; international trade, economy and finance; privatisation and deregulation; pensions; trade union rights; transnational corporations; women; and youth. Useful publications can be accessed at the PSI Publications page. The ASU is affiliated to PSI.
Solidar
From the website: "SOLIDAR is a network of social and economic justice NGOs working in co-development and international cooperation, social policy and social service provision, and life-long learning." The Australian union movement's overseas aid organisation Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is affiliated to Solidar.
Union Network International (UNI)
International federation of trade unions covering workers in various industries, including the private sector. The ASU is affiliated to UNI.
Unison
"The biggest trade union in Britain" recruiting, representing and organising workers in the public services or working for private companies providing public services.
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