Tim Gooden

  • Glenn Hodgman: A socialist and leading shop steward

    GEELONG — On November 26, leading building union activist Glenn Hodgman was tragically killed in a motor accident at Newport. He was 47 years old. Originally from Tasmania, Glenn came to Melbourne in the mid-1980s, a carpenter by

  • GWC sacks locked out workers

    GEELONG — After five months of being locked out of their workplace with no pay, workers at the Geelong Wool Combing factory have been sacked. On September 23, the GWC board decided to close the plant on October 1, leaving 115

  • Thousands rally for locked-out workers

    GEELONG — More than 2000 unionists rallied on August 27 to demand an end to the 15-week lock-out of Geelong Wool Combing employees. In a colourful lunchtime rally, building workers rubbed shoulders with public servants, teachers,

  • Workers rally together to fight lock-outs

    GEELONG — Unionists have rallied together to support 100 workers from Geelong Wool Combing who have been locked out for 13 weeks, fearing that such employer tactics are becoming more common. The first lockout notices were issued on

  • Will Labor's "umpire" really help workers?

    On August 4, leader of the federal "opposition" Simon Crean attended a protest line at Geelong Wool Combing, where workers had been locked out for 13 weeks. After listening to the workers' plight, Crean held a press conference. He

  • Defend Medicare campaign launched

    GEELONG — On June 11, 100 people attended a public meeting convened by Gavin O'Connor, ALP MP member for the federal seat of Corio, to hear speakers talk about defending Medicare. The meeting was addressed by Australian Nursing

  • Construction workers fly their colours

    GEELONG — Answering a call from the Victorian branch of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union for shop stewards to fly banners of peace on construction sites, members have found that even a peace symbol needs to

  • Big turnout for militant unions

    MELBOURNE — The Socialist Alliance and the Skilled Six Committee jointly hosted a rousing public meeting on September 2, discussing solidarity with the militant unions in Victoria. The Victorian Trades Hall was occupied by

  • Geelong to march on May Day

    GEELONG — After travelling to Melbourne M1 protests in 2001, this year unionists and progressive activists here will be protesting closer to home on May 1. Australian Manufacturing Workers Union Victorian secretary Craig Johnston

  • Socialist bookshop 'unveiled'

    GEELONG — On March 23 the Geelong branch of the Democratic Socialist Party unveiled its new shopfront and opening hours. The bookshop is open Monday to Wednesday from 4-6pm, Thursdays noon to 6pm, Fridays 5-7pm and Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm. The

  • Energy giant pulls the pin

    GEELONG — What could only be described as a David and Goliath battle looks likely to end in a fall for giant energy corporation AES. On March 15, AES announced it was not proceeding with the construction of a gas-and-kerosene

  • Trades Hall backs refugees

    GEELONG — At its February 5 meeting, the executive of Geelong's Trades Hall Council recommended to affiliated unions that they call for a more humane approach to the treatment of refugees than that pursued by the federal Coalition