Longford maintenance workers embody the spirit of the Eureka rebels
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Danny O.
The Longford maintenance workers have been awarded the annual ‘Spirit of Eureka Award’ for their ongoing fight to protect their hard fought for wages and conditions against multinational oil and gas giant Esso (ExxonMobil) at a function in Melbourne celebrating the 163rd anniversary of the Eureka Stockade.
Hosted by the Spirit of Eureka, and organised under the theme of ‘continuing the fight for workers’ rights – the spirit of Eureka in Australia’s working class struggles’, the celebratory dinner attracted about 90 attendees, including many union members and officials, representatives of several community organisations, as well as a delegation of Longford maintenance workers and their partners/family.
people can overcome them.
Because I know that when workers stand together shoulder to shoulder united in struggle;
Because I know that when we come together to fight for the best interests of all working people;
Because I know that when we stand defiant, determined and united;
Because I know that when we remember the spirit of Eureka,
that we have the power to not only defeat the attacks of multinational corporations, and the
power to change governments, but that working people have the power to change society for
the better.
And I believe that’s what we should aim to do.”
Recently, the campaign of the Longford workers has turned its focus towards exposing the giant US oil and gas multinational that is behind the dispute, Esso/ExxonMobil. At a recent rally for the sacked workers in Melbourne, union leaders placed great emphasis on the activities of ExxonMobil including its tax dodging and profiteering from excessively high gas prices. A campaign and facebook page has been set up to highlight the parasitical nature of the company, called ‘Make Exxon Pay’.
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