There’s bailouts for the rich and billions for the banks.Yet the environment, public health and transport systems are in crisis. Already thousands of workers have lost their jobs and thousands more are set to lose their jobs. This meeting will discuss a how we can build a serious fightback against these attacks.

Guest Speaker Dick Nichols, SA national Co-convener

6.30pm, Tues 16 June
Parramatta Activist Centre Unit 7, Fl1, 29 Macquarie St, Parramatta Ph, Graham 0403802994, or Greg on 0449074173 for more info

“The construction industry: 50,000 jobs already gone in Queensland with thousands more nationally…

“The finance industry: 9000 workers have lost their jobs in the past six months, according to the Finance Sector Union…

“The insurance industry: Expects employment to fall by about 1,080, or 2.6%, this financial year…

“The manufacturing industry: 42,000 jobs had been shed in the manufacturing sector in the past six to nine months, according to the Australian Industry Group…

“The resources industry: Mining companies have cut more than 10,000 jobs since last June, says the Minerals Council of Australia. Another 10,000 more jobs to be lost over the next 18 months, according to BIS Schrapnel…

“The steel industry: Australian Workers Union says up to 1,000 steelworkers could go as global demand dives…

“The tourism industry: 29,000 jobs on the chopping block if the recession deepens, according to a report with two-thirds of all tourism operators to cut their workforce as international visitors tail off, according to the Tourism & Transport Forum.”

Source: http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/05/07/sackwatch-compiled-crikeys-list-of-corporate-shame/