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UNISON NEWS 150,000 WORKERS SHAME THE IRISH GOVERNMENT01.03.09 Tens of thousands of workers mobilised at the recent ICTU demonstration in Dublin/100_8.htmlHealth and Safety - stage 116.01.10 Register now for health and safety training in 2010./101246_8.htmlCAJ RESPOND TO COMMUNITY SAFETY CONSULTATION02.03.09... NIO's consultation process slammed by CAJ/101_8.htmlSUPPORT THE CUBAN HURRICANE FUND04.03.09... The Cuban people need your support/102_8.htmlUPDATES FROM NATHALIE12.03.09...Nathalie Donnelly works with black and minority ethnic groups and peoples seeking asylum.../103_8.htmlORGANISING IN LONDON16.03.09... UNISON activists from Belfast share ideas with colleagues in London./106_8.htmlHANDS OFF VENEZUELA21.03.09... Public meeting on events in Venezuela./107_8.htmlG20 PROTEST01.04.09... Thousands protest at the G20 summit in London whilst the richest nations in the world meet/111_8.htmlA WOMAN I ADMIRE(15.03.10) Everyone has a woman they admire. This exhibition gives you a chance to celebrate the life of that woman.../112189_8.htmlVITAL COMMMUNITY TRANSPORT UNDER THREAT07.04.09... North Belfast Community Transport is in danger of closure/113_8.htmlUNISON AGM 200920.04.09... UNISON community and voluntary branch - chairpersons report 2009/117_8.htmlUNISON AGM IN PICTURES/118_8.htmlYOUR PAY - YOUR FUTURE20.04.09... How will government budgets affect your pay?/119_8.htmlUNISON SUPPORTS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT22.04.09...UNISON raises further concerns for the future of North Belfast Community Transport/120_8.htmlA UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY SECTOR11.05.09.. Ionad UÃÂbh Eachach sponsor free courses to Gaelicise the community sector/124_8.htmlCHAVEZ URGES WORKPLACE DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA02.06.09... Read about recent developments in the Venezuelan revolution./125_8.htmlBULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE SURVEY02.06.09... Complete our survey to help UNISON challenge bullying in the workplace./126_8.htmlFUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY SECTOR(02.06.09) Is your organisation eligible for funding?/128_8.htmlTELL THE POLITICIAN'S WHAT THE PROBLEM'S ARE08.06.09... Submit your concerns about funding problems/130_8.htmlHEALTH CUTS - A COMMUNITY PROBLEM21.10.09... PUBLIC DISCUSION - WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER - ALL WELCOME/131863_8.htmlCONFERENCE 2009.20.06.09... Delegate for community and voluntary branch, greater Belfast - Sean Brady, reports on conference 2009.../131_8.htmlCONFERENCE VIDEOS26.06.09...click on the links to view the videos from conference/134_8.htmlANTI RACISM WORLD CUP 0919.07.09...UNISON support the anti racism world cup 09/136_8.htmlICTU Biennial conference 0923.07.09... Unison delegate Seán Brady reports on ICTU 09/137_8.htmlICTU Biennial conference 2009 videos24.07.09... View the Videos from ICTU conference 2009/138_8.htmlTUPE - FREE UNISON COURSES02.08.09...Transfer of undertakings and employment/140_8.htmlWORKERS FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM THOMAS COOK IN DUBLIN03.08.09... workers this week were removed by Garda offficers from their occupation of Thomas Cook./143_8.htmlMother and Baby to be made homless by Housing Executive04.08.09...UNISON community and voluntary branch are asking members to protest in support/144_8.htmlARWC09 a resounding success05.08.09... The anti racism world cup 09 was a great success thanks to all involved/147_8.htmlConsultations(8.8.09)/148_8.htmlANTI RACISM WORLD CUP ACTION VIDEOWatch the highlights of the UNISON supported anti racism world cup./149_8.htmlVICTORY AT LAST FOR HEALTH WORKERS IN MUSGRAVE PARK HOSPITAL !23.04.10... Staff at Musgrave Park Hospital will return in-house after 19 years of privisation./150012_8.htmlANTI RACISM WORLD CUP ACTIONView the highlights of the UNISON supported anti racism world cup./150_8.htmlTell the branch what you think12.09.09...Help us to help you/153_8.htmlClash Diary August - September12.09.09... The clash diary lets you know what events are on and when in your area/154_8.htmlSUPPORT THE DUBLIN PORT WORKERS20.09.09...UNISON are asking all members to mobilise in support of the Dublin Port workers./155_8.htmlMIGRANT WORKERS FACE BOOK01.10.09 UNISON have set up a face book page dedicated to migrant workers issues/156_8.htmlONLINE PRIZE DRAW(14.9.09) Have you entered the on-line Prize draw yet? Click here for details/159_8.htmlCOMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM BELFAST CITY COUNCIL09.09.09... Download details here/160_8.htmlUP AND COMING MULTI CULTURAL EVENTS14.09.09... The Indian community centre are inviting you to attend up and coming events./165_8.htmlSHUT DOWN BNP CALL CENTRE16.09.09... The BNP have established a call centre to peddle racism in Dundonald. Please sign this letter of protest./166_8.htmlMIGRANT WORKERS AND UNISON(07.01.09)... Know your rights - Information on migrant workers./17_8.htmlCHILDHOOD IN TRANSITION04.11.09... Groundbreaking research launched at Queens University Belfast today./183603_8.htmlROBIN HOOD TAX, GOOD IDEA?12.02.10...Watch the great new video launched by the Trade Union Congress, then cast your vote, simple. A tiny tax on bankers that would give billions to tackle poverty and climate change, here and abroad./187774_8.htmlVIVA PALESTINIA03.01.2010... A month of remembrance for Palestine./199844_8.htmlNew branch website(26.11.08) Greater Belfast Community and Voluntary branch launches a new virtual branch website/20_8.htmlFUNDING OPPORTUNITIES08.10.09... Read about funding opportunities for your community project./290292_8.htmlUNION RIGHTS IN THE SECTOR(04.12.08)...What if my employer doesn't recognise the union?/29_8.htmlWELCOME TO THE ONLINE BRANCH(21.11.08) Learn More about how to use the new online Branch.../30_8.htmlCHILDHOOD IN TRANSITION20.10.09... leading criminologists and researchers outline strategy on social justice for children - all welcome/31037_8.htmlTHE UNION POST07.01.10... Download the latest editition of the UNION post/350340_8.htmlLGBT Holocaust Memorial Film Night - 28th Jan18.01.2010... UNISON LGBT Committee is organising a film night on Thursday 26th January showing Aimee and Jaguar./367160_8.htmlRecognition of qualifications / questionnaires for migrant workers(14.04.10)Download our questionnaires and help UNISON fight for you/371119_8.htmlTools for Action: Making Economic and Social Change14th May 2010, 10.30am - 3.30pm Carrickdale Hotel, Co Louth/38753_8.htmlRESIDENTS AND UNISON LEAD THE WAY, AS MANAGEMENT COMPANIES GET MONEY FOR NOTHING.17.11.09...UNISON SUPPORTS RESIDENTS AS PART OF HOUSING EQUALITY CAMPAIGN/427362_8.htmlWHAT'S COMING MY WAY?(21.11.08) What can you expect your online branch to provide you with.../44_8.htmlMAY DAY MAY DAY(27.04.10)... Take part in this years May Day celebrations/451761_8.htmlWHO WILL SPEAK FOR PALESTINE?(31.12.08)... Israeli troops have now killed over 400 Palestinians in gaza./45_8.htmlBULLIES MAKING LIFE HELL FOR A THIRD OF WORKERS17.10.09... Challenge bullying in the workplace!/466950_8.htmlARTHUR SCARGILL - TRADE UNIONS 25 YEARS AFTER THE MINERS STRIKE26.11.09... Arthur Scargill explains the impact of the miners strike of 1984./473867_8.htmlFAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT - 22 February - 8 March 201015.02.10... What can you do to promote fair trade?/482201_8.htmlUNISON CHIEF IN BELFAST TO HELP LAUNCH PUBLIC SERVICES CAMPAIGN11.02.10... UNISON General Secretary,Dave Prentis and regional secretary, Patricia Mc Keown, launch campaign to save public services./486123_8.htmlCHRISTMAS SAFE FOR FEARFUL RESIDENT12.12.09.... Housing Campaign gathers momentum as residents go to court./498042_8.htmlVital youth service saved, for now.(29.04.10).. UNISON today welcomes the release of crucial funds to save youth services for most marginalised communities./51218_8.htmlWORKERS RIGHTS AND HUNGER STRIKES(07.03.10) Green isle food workers embarked engaged in an epic battle over the last six months. Read their story..../519226_8.htmlDON'T BE DONE OUT OF YOUR RIGHTS09.02.10... Join the debate and push for a bill of rights/535296_8.htmlIMMIGRATION ADVICE CLINICS NOW AVAILABLE08.01.10... Use UNISON'S new immigration advice clinics/555908_8.htmlUNISON RAISES FUNDS FOR CANCER CHARITIES(24.02.10) Omagh and Fermanagh health branch raise much needed funds/57914_8.htmlTRAINING OPPORTUNITY(02.12.08) Get help in organising within the community and voluntary sector./57_8.htmlUNION POST JAN 2010Download or read online the latest edition of the UNION POST, for all the news relating to you and your union/580830_8.htmlFUND RAISER FOR GAZA13.10.09... Show your support for the people of Gaza./637175_8.htmlCommunity groups need to stand together19.04.10. Dublin inner citry partnership under threat - Show your support./638798_8.htmlAGM and Activists planning Day 2010(20.04.10).. Building the branch for the future/641547_8.htmlSEASONS GREETINGS - 200909.12.09... Best wishes from everyone at UNISON community and voluntary branch/64_8.htmlHealth Cuts - A Community Problem - VIDEO03.11.09... A series of videos outlining why people should mobilise against cuts to public services/655883_8.htmlBNP not welcome on the streets of Belfast27.10.09... Organiser arrested at BBC offices during anti BNP protest/666955_8.htmlYOUR NAME IS JUHAR(05.01.09)... and you are a four year old girl./66_8.htmlUNISON SEMINAR(07.01.09)... Changes in immigration law affects migrant workers’/70_8.htmlTRADE UNION MOVEMENT DEMANDS CEASEFIRE IN GAZA(13.01.09)... 5000 people answered the call by ICTU to mobilise to protest Israel's war on Palestine./71_8.htmlGAZA DEVASTATED20.01.09...Gazan's again begin to rebuild their lives after Israel's latest bombardment.../72_8.htmlEVENTS IN PALESTINE SINCE 27.12.08EVENTS IN PALESTINE SINCE 27.12.08/73_8.htmlCUBA NIGHT 10 Nov 200905.11.09... CUBA - the best health system in the world!/742434_8.htmlISRAELI'S PROTEST THE ATTACKS ON GAZAIsraeli's protest the attacks on Gaza. 27 Dec 08 -20 Jan 09/74_8.htmlDEVESTATION IN GAZA REVEALEDDevestation in Gaza revelaed 22.01.09/75_8.htmlCONWAY MILL26.10.09... What can the mill do for you?/760654_8.htmlORGANISE AND MOBILISE IN OPPOSITION TO CUTS03.11.09... Support ICTU national day of action on 6 November/782444_8.htmlNO AIR TIME FOR FASCISTS09.10.09... Protest, BBC office, Ormeau Avenue, 5pm Thursday 22 October/805173_8.htmlBULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE28.01.09...Know your rights in the workplace/83_8.htmlBBC AND SKY REFUSE TO AIR GAZA AID APPEAL.28.01.09... Watch the disasters emergency committee appeal for aid for Gaza./84_8.htmlBRITAINS UNIONS COMMITT TO MASS BOYCOTT OF ISRAELI GOODS.05.10.09... South African, Irish and British trade unions unite behind boycott campaign/856485_8.htmlMINORITY ETHNIC DEVELOPMENT FUND28.01.09... Deadline February 2nd 09./85_8.htmlTELL YOUR STORY29.01.09... Opportunities to tell your projects story with help from UNISON PRESS OFFICE/86_8.htmlDEDUCTIONS TO WAGES(30.01.09)... Does your employer have a right to reduce your wages?/87_8.htmlGOOD NEWS!19.04.10 Final in house return to our health service/883216_8.htmlCOMMUNITIES SAY NO TO HEALTH CUTS29.10.09... UNISON community and voluntary branch build support for ICTU day of action/890288_8.htmlTRAVEL EXPENSE FORM/89_8.htmlCELTIC CONNECTIONS30.03.09... UNISON activist's from Ireland, Scotland and Wales build together to challenge prejudice./8_8.htmlSAFETY AT WORK02.02.09... Is your employer ensuring safety at work for you and your colleagues - find out more/90_8.htmlUNISON Craobh na Gaelige members launch festival21.01.10... Take part in a year of activism and community development./916707_8.htmlUNION BOOK02.02.09... The new social networking site for trade unionists/91_8.htmlTONY BENN SLATES THE BBC's POSITION ON GAZA02.02.09... View Tony Benn's explaination of why the BBC refuse to air the Gaza aid appeal./92_8.htmlCOMMUNITY ESSENTIAL SKILLS31.01.09... Opportunities in the community sector./93_8.htmlBOOK LAUNCH09.02.09... Regeration - public good or private profit?/94_8.htmlUNISON's Patricia McKeown Challenges Executive04.10.09... Letter to Peter Robinson/955074_8.htmlHELP DEFEAT FACISM29.09.09... HOPE NOT HATE!/956949_8.htmlSTORMONT ROADSHOW22.09.09... Your chance to question the work of your local MLA's./974409_8.htmlASYLUM FOR THE KAZADI FAMILY16.02.09... Paul and Arleth face being returned to the Congo by the British home office/97_8.htmlUNISON Statement on proposed cuts in health sector...23.09.09 UNISON's Patricia Mc Keown responds to proposed cuts in beds at City and Royal hospitals/982285_8.htmlANTI RACISM FUNDRAISER19.10.09... WARN invite you to attend a fundraiser/98344_8.htmlUNISON - Supporting Migrant Workers video.(16.03.10) Watch UNISON's new video on migrant workers now.../983541_8.htmlCITIZENSHIP UNDER THREAT17.02.09... Campaign against the 'Border citizenship and immigration bill./98_8.html
Chavez Calls on Workers to Push for Workplace Democracy in Venezuela
May 29th 2009, by Hermann Albrecht - In Defence of Marxism
At a recent gathering in the State of Guayana President Chavez announced a series of new nationalisations, but he also stressed the need for workers' control, planning and socialism. What now needs to be done is to act on these words and the only force that can do that is the working class. Otherwise all the good proposals can be buried by the myriad of reformists and bureaucrats who infest the movement.
Venezuela Nationalizes Gas Plant and Steel Companies, Pledges Worker Control
May 22nd 2009, by James Suggett – Venezuelanalysis.com
Mérida, May 22nd 2009 (Venezuelanalysis.com)-- This week the Venezuelan government nationalized a gas compression plant in the eastern state of Monagas and five prominent steel and iron briquette companies as part of its two year-old national development plan to integrate the country's strategic industries under state control. President Hugo Chávez said the nationalized companies should gradually be placed under worker control.
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