The CFMEU are hosting rallies in various cities this Tuesday and are encouraging the community to join them. Despite any critiques we have of the union leadership, it is important to show solidarity in protesting the dictatorial union-busting administration laws, which were covered well in a post made here this week and which have a serious chilling effect on other unions and workers altogether as we fight for better conditions. Among other things, it's noteworthy that the CFMEU have been one of the few unions to strike in solidarity with Palestine encampment protestors at ANU.

"We encourage all members of the community to join us. CFMEU members deserve control over their Union, just like any other worker. Together, we stand strong to defend the future of our families and our union. ✊"

CHECK YOUR OWN CITY, the following are just some examples I've been able to find out so far, and more are being added as I've typed:

• Adelaide: Tuesday 27 August. 12pm at Parliament House [fb annoucement]
• Brisbane: Tuesday 27 August. 11am at Queens Garden Park [fb announcement]
• Cairns: Tuesday 27th August, 11am at Cairns esplanade across from the RSL [fb announcement]
• Canberra: Tuesday 27th August, 11am Woden Town Square. [fb announcement]
• Melbourne: Tuesday 27 August. 11am at the ~~State Library [fb announcement]~~ @ the Trades Hall
• Perth: Tuesday 27 August, 11am at Forrest Chase [fb annoucement]
• Sydney: Tuesday 27 August. 11am at NSW Parliament House [fb announcement]