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Rally against Proposed OHS Laws

Victorian Trades Hall, Lygon Street Carlton South
Sep 01, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

We need better laws - not weaker laws

The Rudd government is reviewing OHS laws and wants to create one national OHS act. Unfortunately the revised national model laws significantly water down your rights as workers and OHS representatives.

Victorian unions are deeply concerned about these laws as they reduce existing OHS rights and OHS laws in Victoria.

Strong OHS laws are vitally important and the proposed changes are alarming. Victorian workers must fight against reduced rights for workers and OHS representatives on the job.

We must fight against OHS laws which reduce our rights. We need better laws - not weaker laws.

We are calling for your support to rally on this national day of action against these laws. All OHS Reps, Deputy Reps, Activists and workers are urged to attend the rally.

 

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