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	ETU Online February 2011

ETU Online is produced monthly by the ETU Victorian Branch for members and supporters. It aims to keep you informed about the latest developments and events within the ETU Victorian Branch and the wider union movement.

In this issue

01	Unions support Mexican workers
02	WikiLeaks - who's the victim
03	ETU at the Races
04	Batting for Asthma
05	Dean Mighell sparks meters debate
06	Labourstart Bangladesh campaign
07	Court supports OHS reps
08	Supporting Queensland's flood victims

Unions support Mexican workers

The global trade union movement launched six days of global action calling for trade union rights in Mexico on February 15, 2011.

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WikiLeaks - who's the victim

What happens when someone - a soldier for example - sees what he thinks is a war crime? In the aftermath of WW2 Nazis were charged and found guilty of complicity in war crimes

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ETU at the Races

The E.J Whitten Foundation hosted a charity night at The Moonee Valley Racecourse on Friday 6 February, with the first race sponsored by the Electrical Trades Union Handicap. The race was won by race favourite Petrushka.

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Batting for Asthma

The annual fundraiser for Asthma Foundation Victoria was another great success.

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Dean Mighell sparks meters debate

On Friday 4 February on Radio 3AW ETU secretary Dean Mighell said he was concerned smart meters were being installed dangerously in some areas by people without the appropriate qualifications.

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Labourstart Bangladesh campaign

LabourStart has just launched a new online campaign - our first in 2011 - demanding the release of jailed garment workers leader Moshrefa Mishu, President of the Garment Workers Unity Forum (GWUF) in Bangladesh.

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Court supports OHS reps

Court ruling sends message to employers to respect the role OHS reps play in keeping workplaces safe.

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Supporting Queensland's flood victims

In the last few days there have been numerous enquires made to the ETU Victorian Branch regarding the Queensland floods and what people can do to help.

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