NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (NSW) UNIONS

SOLIDARITY ON MAY DAY WITH GREEK STEELWORKERS

 Executive Secretariat of PAME

Comrades,

The Australian Workers Union – Port Kembla, South Coast and Southern Highlands Branch, Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union – NSW Construction and General Division, Fire Brigade Employees Union, Finance Sector Union of Australia, Maritime Union of Australia – Sydney Branch, Rail, Tram and Bus Union – NSW Branch and the Transport Workers Union – NSW Branch would like to express our solidarity and support for the steelworkers of Greece. Against a backdrop of ruling class hatred, exploitation and oppression, the steelworkers have united in struggle to defend the interests of trade unionism in opposition to the bosses and courts who continuously seek to defend capitalist dictatorship.

Workers united in struggle have defended our class interests against the Ruling Class incursion and have protected society against neoliberalism and fascism. The sacrifice of Greek steelworkers is recognised and understood throughout the world and will be added to the glorious struggles waged against the oppressors and exploiters throughout history. The inspirational efforts of imprisoned workers has only ever shown the bosses and their puppets in power and other ruling class institutions that workers united will never be defeated no matter the threats and intimidation brought against us.

The 500 Euros per month on offer is an act of class warfare and we know it will be matched by the willingness and determination of the Greek working class to achieve wage justice and dignity in their employment. We condemn completely the prison sentences handed to the strikers; a country which gaols workers is indeed a rich man’s country.

The Unions in support forever stand with the exploited and oppressed, we march with you, we act in solidarity with you; we congratulate you for your steadfastness and courageous stand.

Continue your struggle; we have a world to win.

Always in Solidarity,

Australian Workers Union – Port Kembla, South Coast and Southern Highlands Branch

Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union – NSW Construction and General Division

Fire Brigade Employees Union – NSW Branch

Finance Sector Union of Australia

Maritime Union of Australia – Sydney Branch

Rail, Tram and Bus Union – NSW Branch

Transport Workers Union of NSW