Activism

All articles with the tag Activism.

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Essential link in the chain of history: meet activist Alva Geikie

Alva Geikie is among the few remaining feminist activists who built the women’s liberation movement in Victoria, helping to pave the way for equal pay.

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Stronger and smarter: using the Social Change Library

For anyone wanting to make the world a better place, The Commons Social Change Library is a one-stop shop for resources and a remarkable educational resource

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My Favourite Things: The Commons Social Change Library

Preparing to campaign for a cause or planning a lesson on the history of political activism? The Commons Social Change Library is your one-stop shop.

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Power mapping: how to find potential members in your workplace

Workplace mapping is a tool to track the strength of union membership, and some AEU reps have been mapping their workplaces with great success.

Schools

Building local campaign hub strength bit by bit

Ballarat-based member Fiona Finnegan may be an award winner, but that’s not her focus. She’s all about making sure that her local campaign hub helps support schools in a time of upheaval.

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Solidarity with the student climate strike

AEU members joined more than 100,000 students, fellow workers and community members on 20 September in Melbourne’s biggest rally yet for climate action as part of the student climate strike movement.

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The long fight for fairness

While corporations make ever-greater profits, Australians are experiencing increased inequality, stagnant wages and insecure work. ACTU SECRETARY SALLY MCMANUS explains why the campaign for a ‘fair go’ is more important than ever.