National Day of Community Protest, November 15 2005
Friday November 18, 2005
Over 500, 000 workers and their families, as well as other concerned community members joined together for the largest demonstration in Australia's history on November 15 to protest against the Howard Government's Industrial Relations changes.
Protestors at over 300 locations across Australia were linked together through a special video hook up via Sky Channel.
Thousands of NUW members in every state were at the protest. Members dotted each city with NUW banners, flags and hats as they walked together.
The protest sent a clear message to the Howard Government any attempt to reduce the working rights of Australians would be done at their peril.
Highlights of the massive protest from across the country can be found below.
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Around 200, 000 people walked through the centre of Melbourne in opposition to the Howard Government's IR changes
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NUW members are fighting for their children's rights
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NUW members looked on while ACTU Secretary Greg Combet addressed workers across Australia from Federation Square in Melbourne
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NUW flags were raised high all day on November 15
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Australian singer Deborah Conway provided plenty of quality entertainment on the day
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The NUW delegation stood out amongst the 200, 000 people that packed the Melbourne streets
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NUW members at Exhibition Gardens in Melbourne at the end of a hugely successful protest
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NUW members know that their rights at work are worth fighting for
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NSW NUW members turned out in huge numbers to lead the protest through Sydney
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NUW members in Queensland formed a large part of the protest held in Brisbane
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NUW members in South Australia flew the flag for their rights
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The November 15 Day of Protest wasn't just about protecting the rights of current workers, but of future workers as well
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Workers in South Australia enjoy the day outside as ACTU President Sharan Burrow spoke to protestors via Sky Channel
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NUW members in West Australia move through the streets of Perth
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NUW protestors in Perth made their mark during the protest
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Last modified 2005-11-18 04:05 PM
