A list of May Day events happening in the main centres is listed on Indymedia.
An interesting history of May Day can be found here.
Posted by Admin as Events, Information at 9:47 PM UTC
April 30th, 2007
May Day events in New Zealand
Dunedin May Day concert celebrates workers rights
A free ‘May Day’ concert is being held on Friday 4 May at Circadian Rhythm, St Andrew Street, Dunedin.
May Day (1 May) is the international day of workers solidarity and has been celebrated around the world for over a century. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Admin as Events, Information, Media releases at 9:33 PM UTC
April 27th, 2007
More job losses threatened at Fisher and Paykel
The potential for further job losses at major New Zealand manufacturer Fisher and Paykel is reported here.
Posted by Admin as Comment, In the news, Information at 11:02 AM UTC
April 26th, 2007
Fisher and Paykel layoffs show the future of free market globalization for workers
The Alliance Party says the layoff of 350 workers at Fisher and Paykel is a result of free market policies and corporate globalization.
Alliance Party President Victor Billot says the Fisher and Paykel plant closure shows the future of globalization for New Zealand workers and had to be resisted.
He says the situation required two responses. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Admin as Media releases at 11:01 PM UTC
Wellington Alliance Meeting, Sunday 6 May
Alliance President Victor Billot will be speaking at the Sunday 6 May meeting of the Wellington Alliance. The meeting is from 2-4pm at Crossways Community Centre, Mt Victoria, corner Elizabeth and Brougham Streets.
The topic for discussion will be ways in which we can build up the Alliance as the democratic socialist alternative to the conservative and undemocratic politics we have in New Zealand currently.
Posted by Admin as Branch Meetings, Events, Information at 11:01 AM UTC
April 25th, 2007
Air New Zealand workers face union busting – how you can help
The Service and Food Workers Union is seeking urgent mediation to deal with alleged harassment of its union members by Air New Zealand managers.
Managers have been systematically phoning SFWU members and threatening them with dire consequences if they do not leave their union. The union has obtained a copy of an Air NZ script headed “Questions and answers to assist with the briefing of SFWU membership – not to be issued or distributed.” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Admin as In the news, Information at 10:18 PM UTC
April 22nd, 2007
Dunedin Alliance branch meeting for April 2007
Our April meeting for Dunedin branch is Tuesday 24 April 2007, 7pm, at the Brian Arnold Room, Community House, Cnr. Moray Place and Gt King St., Dunedin (NB: please use the buzzer on the door if it is locked.)
For more information contact the Dunedin branch here.
Posted by Admin as Branch Meetings, Events, Information at 11:36 PM UTC
April 19th, 2007
Auckland Alliance AGM Saturday 21 April 2007
The Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Alliance is on 2pm, Saturday 21 April 2007 at the Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland. All members welcome.
For more info, contact Bob van Ruyssevelt on telephone (09) 838 8602 or mobile 027 270 1489, or email bob.vanruyssevelt@alliance.org.nz
Posted by Admin as Branch Meetings, Events, Information at 10:43 AM UTC
April 5th, 2007
“Democratic Socialism in New Zealand”: An Auckland Public Lecture by Professor Jim Flynn
Professor Jim Flynn, Emeritus Professor of Political Studies at the University of Otago, will present a public lecture “Democratic Socialism in New Zealand” on Friday 13 April 2007, at Lecture Room 105-029, Clocktower Building, University of Auckland, starting at 7.30pm.
The lecture will consider how the humane principles of democratic socialism are relevant to New Zealand today.
Professor Flynn says some of the key policies of democratic socialism include universal access to publicly funded health care and education, and the use of a progressive taxation system to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of wealth. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Admin as Events, Media releases at 2:54 PM UTC