Autonomous grassroots organising in Sydney respnding to bosses ripping off workers

We discuss the political context of latest anti-terror raids, past cases based on entrapment and dubious evidence, and the danger of new legislative norms creeping into the realm of industrial relations and protest policing, with defence lawyer Rob Stary.

Ged Kearney, President ACTU, talks about the Abbott government's Fair Work amendment bill. Followed by discussion about labour and class politics in New Zealand/Aotearoa with Joe Carolan, UNITE union organiser and candidate for the MANA party in the upcoming elections.

Mat Johnston, CPSU, talks about the Tasmanian state government's three-pronged attack on union bargaining and the right to protest. Then Kate Lee talks about the humanitarian programs of union aid abroad APHEDA.

Steve Murphy, AMWU, reports on the 8 week lockout of workers at Ausreo in Sydney. Then Amalinda Savirani analyses the results of Indonesia's latest presidential election.

Long term disputes between paramedics & fire fighters in an election year with Vic Gov

Royal Commision into Unions, UK public Sector Strike and the Earthworker Coop