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	ETU Online March 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	Remembering Our Men at War
02	A Price on Carbon
03	A Nuclear Future in Japan?
04	A Letter from Tokyo
05	Climate change and jobs petition
06	Chinese delegation visits the ETU
07	In solidarity with NZ Workers
08	Apprenticeship Reform
09	ALP Supports anti-Violence Strategy

Remembering Our Men at War

Dean Mighell pays his respects to our soldiers.

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A Price on Carbon

ACTU President Ged Kearney has told the National Press Club she supports Professor Ross Garnaut’s contention that hundreds and thousands of jobs could be unlocked as result of a price on carbon if government invests in clean energy innovation and assists industry to transit to a low carbon economy.

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A Nuclear Future in Japan?

Had to write after reading Andrew Bolt’s article on Wednesday criticizing Nuclear Power doomsday sayers and everyone remotely critical of nuclear power industry for being sensationalists.

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A Letter from Tokyo

Fear in Tokyo. It all seems totally surreal. No crowds, no wall to wall commuters, empty supermarket shelves and no traffic. It appears that everyone is staying home

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Climate change and jobs petition

Climate change is one of the most pressing economic, social and environmental challenges we face, and Australians will be hit hard if we do not respond with urgent and decisive action to reduce pollution, improve energy efficiency and support the transition to a low carbon economy. Unions have been working hard at both national and international levels to develop real, workable and equitable solutions to this major problem.

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Chinese delegation visits the ETU

The Jiangsu Federation of Trade Unions[JFTU], an all female delegation, visited the ETU office on 17 Feb 2011.The delegation was lead by Mrs Yang Xingyun, Vice Chairman of Jiangsu Federation of Trade Unions.

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In solidarity with NZ Workers

It might have been business at usual at the ETU shop stewards meeting but our thoughts are with our comrades in New Zealand.

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Apprenticeship Reform

Major reforms are needed to Australia’s apprenticeship system to meet the future skills needs of the Australian economy and its workforce, say unions.

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ALP Supports anti-Violence Strategy

The ALP's Kate Ellis today endorsed the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010–2022.

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