Hands Off Bob-International Support For Aussie Building Workers Supporter and MUA Member

Hands Off Bob-International Support For Aussie Building Workers Supporter and MUA Member

Hands Off Bob

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Published on Feb 14, 2013
The support for Bob Carnegie has swept Australia, from coast to coast. Now, the International Trade Union Confederation has made it clear that the global trade union movement will back up the community support for Bob Carnegie.

"Australians everywhere have rallied to Bob's side because they understand that the only contempt involved in this case was the contempt Lend Lease and Abigroup had for values we hold dear in Australia -- the principles of democracy, free speech and the right of association," Mr Crumlin said.

"We will not rest until the threat to Bob is over. The rallies today across the nation in support of Bob show that he can rely on the support of his mates and community allies."

During the first day of hearings today in Brisbane, construction firm Abigroup decided to drop the majority of its original charges against unionist Bob Carnegie -- from 54 to 18 -- regarding an industrial dispute at the Brisbane children's hospital site last year.

Thousands of union members -- including MUA officials -- Australia rallied in support of Bob today in sites around Australia.

Produced by Jamie McMechan from the Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.