Green Ban, Red Union: Winning our climate demands
Wednesday 19 April @ 8pm
Join the Australian construction union (CFMEU) on Wednesday night to learn how they are reviving the historic 'Green Bans' (work stoppages) in Sydney, in the fight for climate justice, and debate what UK trade unions can learn from this fight.
You may remember last month we were unable to host CFMEU due to technical difficulties - so catch up on what you missed by joining us this Wednesday!
The Green Bans in Australia are legendary in how they brought industrial labour issues together with climate justice.
From 1971-75, the BLF in Australia placed Green Bans (orders not to work) on sites of ecological, climate or conservation interest, to stop big developers riding roughshod over local communities.
Today, the CFMEU union is reviving green bans to defend communities and climate. Join our session to hear how the CFMEU have overcome harsh anti-union laws to centre worker issues in the fight for climate justice. Hear from UCU about what they are learning from the direct action of the Green Bans.
Speakers:
- Darren Greenfield, State Secretary, CFMEU New South Wales
- Chloe Koffman, freelance writer on the Green Bans
- Marianne Quick, UCU National Bargaining Officer for Sustainability
Part of With Banners Held High Virtual Festival: the past we inherit, a green future we build
contact: Gareth Forest - gforest@tuc.org.uk
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