Labour Video of the Year - 2011:
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1 - Organizing (English) : United States : Flash Mob – Sick Deal- Video of a flash mob held to push for sick leave in contract negotiations for union grocery store workers in Washington State, USA.
2 - Comedy (French) : Canada : Montréal, fais une ville de toi!
- This video is part of a larger campaign by Montreal municipal workers to support the centralization of Montreal's 18 districts, each of which have decentralized and highly uneven public services.
3 - Musical (English) : Canada : One Day Longer - performed by OB and Kill the Autocrat
- Rapper OB (Mike O'Brien) and the Go Team perform "One Day Longer" - on the picket line - the day after the one year strike by United Steelworkers Local 6500 against Brazilian-owned Vale ended in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
4 - Other (English) : United States : Experience Matters
- This ad was produced entirely in-house by the USW Communications department to support locked-out members at Honeywell's uranium processing facility in Metropolis, IL.Honeywell's use of inexperienced, temporary workers at the uranium facility potentially puts tens of thousands of people at risk of a serious accident. We call on our state and federal regulators and our elected leaders to engage in serious investigations into safety at Metropolis Works and to take all legal actions to keep our communities safe, and we say to Honeywell, "It's time to end the lockout and bring back experienced USW workers."
5 - Organizing (English) : USA : Workplace Democracy: Corporate Style
- Produced by the IBEW Media Department, this movie is intended to demonstrate, in a dramatized fashion, the methods used by corporations to intimidate workers during organizing campaigns. It has been distributed by labor organizations across the U.S. and Canada. Jim Spellane, Screenwriter; Mark Brueggenjohann-Producer/Photographer; Len Turner, Producer; John Sellman, Editor
6 - Other (English) : USA : Sisters in Solidarity
- This video is part of the IBEW’s ongoing efforts to promote diversity within its membership and leadership. Produced during the union’s 2010 Women’s Conference, the video is designed to encourage IBEW members and leadership to recognize the important role women play in fulfilling the union’s mission. Len Turner, Producer; John Sellman, Photographer.
7 - Organizing (English) : USA : Don't Get Caught In A Bad Hotel
- Workers' rights and LGBT activists stage a comedy flash protest in a San Francisco Hotel where workers are being denied union rights.
8 - Documentary (English) : Taiwan : HTC“I”’á—•i”v”V˜H The Way to HTC
- Coverage of campaign by workers of YFO, touchscreen supplier to HTC smartphones, to gain union rights and decent labour standards. Chinese with English subtitles.
9 - Organizing (English) : UK : Why UCU members should VOTE YES for STRIKE ACTION at Newcastle College
- UCU Branch Secretary at Newcastle College (Dave O'Toole) speaks to union members about redundancies and strike action after HR tells UCU that meetings with members on College premises is "unacceptable behaviour".
10 - Organizing (English) : UK : Join a Union
- An anarchic rant about why you should join a union!
11 - Organizing (English) : Canada : Refusal of Unsafe Work
- Short video describing a benefit of belonging to a union, in this case the right to refuse unsafe work. To be the 1st in a series each describing a different benefit of union membership.
12 - Organizing (French) : Canada : Non Au Travail Dangereux
- Short video describing a benefit of belonging to a union, in this case the right to refuse unsafe work. To be the 1st in a series each describing a different benefit of union membership.
13 - Other (English) : Canada : Locked Out
- On November 7,2010 Us Steel locked out the workers at USW Local 1005.This is a short video that brings some of the issues that they face as well as all Canadians face.
14 - Other (English) : Canada : Everthing Comes at a Price
- This video was created by a local 1005 member in 2008 after a massive lay off. Now in 2010 with US Steel locking us out the message is the same. It is slightly over the 3 min mark, I hope it can still be considered for this years award.
15 - Organizing (English) : US : It's Time...
- After all of the attacks on public employees and my love of music, I decided to try my hand at putting together a video that depicted what we must do as a Labor Movement and as a united front. It's Time...refers to revolution. It's time for a revolution of employees to gather together and be heard. Song "Talking about a Revolution." by Tracy Chapman.
16 - Organizing (English) : USA : Trailer For Live Wire Book Talk
- Women pioneers in NYC's IBEW Local 3 Electrician Construction Union.
17 - Organizing (Italian) : italy : Speech of Giuseppe Mele in Telemaco's campaign
- Pensions and social security Corporate bilateral pension to integrate the main public on.UILcom 2010 campaign for trade union delegates election of Telemaco,integrative corporate bilateral pension into telecomunication sector
18 - Documentary (English) : Australia : When The Dust Settles
- "Before The Dust Settles" is a comedy-drama/documentary (37 minutes). It is available on YouTube in 3 parts. It is suitable for the wider community as well as unionists & workers in uranium mining. It was well received when it was screened at the Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance Day in Brisbane & other Australian venues in 2010.Warning: Contains some course language!Description: "When the Dust Settles" is an Electrical Trades Union-commissioned documentary produced by Frontline Films' David Bradbury, an AFI-winning documentary maker, twice Academy Award nominee.When The Dust Settles is a must-see educational presentation for workers contemplating working in the uranium industry. Approved for use by educational institutions and community organizations for non-commercial purposes only. All other rights reserved.
19 - Other (English) : : Silicosis a bane for construction workers
- Silicosis, also known as Potter's rot, is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and scarring in forms of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs. It is a type of pneumoconiosis. These are only one of the numerous disease that a construction worker can get from their working environment. Especially when it lacks on Health and Safety Equipment.
20 - Other (English) : : Silicosis a bane for construction workers
- Silicosis, also known as Potter's rot, is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and scarring in forms of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs. It is a type of pneumoconiosis. These are only one of the numerous disease that a construction worker can get from their working environment. Especially when it lacks on Health and Safety Equipment.
21 - Organizing (English) : Australia : Viva Timor-Leste
- In February 2008 Union Representatives from Australia, Indonesia, Scotland, Norway and New Zealand attended the 5th Anniversary Conference of the Maritime and Transport Union of Timor-Leste (UMTTL) in Dili. Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.
22 - Documentary (English) : Australia : Sydney Ferries - Campaign
- A NSW State Government Report recommends the privatisation of the iconic Sydney Ferry Service - Keep our Sydney Ferries safe in public hands - No Privatisation. Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit
23 - Documentary (English) : Australia : John Pilger - The Perils of Privatisation
- Award winning author, journalist and documentary film maker John Pilger gives a candid account of the perils of privatisation threatening Sydney's Ferry Service.Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.
24 - Documentary (English) : Australia : "Strike Me Pink"
- More than 400 Sydney wharfies at the Patrick Terminal at Port Botany were today kitted out in new hot pink hard hats bearing the McGrath Foundation logo, proving once and for all that real men do wear pink.The teaming of the Maritime Union and Patrick Terminals to adopt the pink safety helmets came through workers wanting to show their support of the McGrath Foundation on the job site every day.Co-founder and Chairman of the Foundation, Glenn McGrath, on hand at the terminal, was thrilled to be able to help the Patrick dock workers show their support through the new hats. Jane would have loved to have seen the Patrick's wharfies stepping up to the docks in their McGrath Pink Hard Hats, to set such a good example for other Aussie blokes - that it takes a real man to wear pink - one of Jane's favourite sayings, McGrath said.As experienced at the Sydney Test in January, we couldn't be more proud to see Australian men wanting to take a stand to wear pink to promote breast awareness and show their support for the women in their life, as breast cancer is not just a women's issue, it affects families, he said. Straddle driver and MUA member, Aaron More, found his inspiration for the initiative watching that Sydney Test and initially looked at more traditional fundraising ideas such as gold coin donations or BBQ s. But we actually really wanted something that showed our support 365 days of the year, rather than a one-off token gesture.The McGrath Pink Hard Hats will be a reminder each and every day that we support the McGrath Foundation cause and are helping educate Australian women and their partners, said More. Crane driver and one of seven women who work at the terminal, Mich-Elle Myers, said that the female workers at Port Botany were inspired by the mens decision. Some of our men have experienced breast cancer first hand, through their sisters, mothers and girlfriends. We are so proud of what they have done, Myers said. Terminal HR Manager of Patrick Terminals, John Fletcher, issued a challenge to workers from terminals across Australia, to prove they are also real men. Its our hope that Patrick's dock workers will stand out from the crowd in their new McGrath Pink Hard Hats reminding Australians from all walks of life that breast awareness leads to early detection, which can save lives.McGrath also announced today the release of McGrath Pink Safety Vest, with Visy Recycling the first company to issue the vests for all of their on-site visitors and contractors to their plants the only pink safety vest available which meets all Australian Safety Standards.While the new McGrath pink safety range will promote valuable breast awareness, a donation will be made to the McGrath Foundation for each hard hat and safety vest sold, helping fund additional McGrath Breast Care Nurses across Australia.Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit.
25 - Organizing (English) : Australia : Sydney Ferries Protest - Balmain
- More than 200 residents, workers and activists rallied today alongside East Balmain Wharf to protest against the State Governments plan to sell off the iconic Sydney Ferry Service. Speakers included the legendary "Green Bans" campaigner of the 70's Mr Jack Mundey along with Greens MP Lee Rhiannon and Maritime Union Assistant Branch Secretary Paul Garrett coordinating the event.Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit Sydney.
26 - Organizing (English) : Australia : ITF To The Rescue - Grand Victoria
- Filipino crew on board the Singapore flag of convenience bulk carrier Grand Victoria loading coal in the port of Newcastle have won US$170,000 in back pay owing after intervention from the International Transport Federation (ITF) Australia. The cash payment of US$100,000 was personally made to 19 crew members, with confirmation that a further $70,000 owing in family allotments has been paid into their home bank accounts. The company also signed an ITF Agreement giving the crew a pay rise and better working conditions on board. Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit.
27 - Organizing (English) : Dublin : Dublin Dockers Dispute
- Forced redundancies, pay packets slashed by 200 Euro's and then locked out.Dublin Dockers enter week 13 of the dispute with employer Marine Terminals Limited (MTL) owned by UK based Peel Ports Group which is 49% owned by Deutsche Bank.The company forced redundancies on a quarter of their workforce including union delegates and slashed their wages by over 200 Euro's a week.SUPPORT THE DUBLIN DOCKERS!Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.
28 - Organizing (English) : Turkey : Transport Workers Unite - UPS Protest
- The Australian Transport Union Federation (ATUF) held a protest outside the UPS depot in Botany to support and ITF international day of action against the company after it intimidated and sacked workers in Turkey.Newly elected ITF President and National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, Paddy Crumlin, said that 157 workers had been sacked since April in an attempt to de-unionise the workforce."Here we have a multi-national corporation making millions of dollars a year while workers are forced to work up to 80 hour weeks for a paltry wage," Mr Crumlin said."There are reports coming back to the ITF telling us that management has used firearms on a picket line in Izmir. This is disgraceful conduct and unions around the world are sending a message today that this behaviour will not be tolerated," Mr Crumlin said.The Australian protest is kicking off a day of action across the globe with Transport unions in the USA, Netherlands, Hong Kong, South Africa and Argentina confirming their protest actions.ITF Vice President and TWU National Secretary, Tony Sheldon, said that the intimidation and bullying by the company was not acceptable."We are seeing drivers in Turkey finish their days work and get directed on an overnight trip to other major cities throughout the country," Mr Sheldon said."There are drivers getting their pay docked if they stop for a toilet break - these pressures can only lead to unsafe working practices and deaths on the roads, and that is a major concern."The management and employees of UPS in Australia needs to be aware of what is happening in other parts of the world. These workers need to be reinstated immediately and we will be sending the message up the management structure that the actions can't be condoned and need to be stopped," Mr Sheldon said.TUF's membership includes the Rail Tram and Bus Union, the Maritime Union of Australia and the Transport Workers Union of Australia.Produced by Jamie McMechan and Zoe Reynolds Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.
29 - Organizing (English) : Australia : Shame BHP Shame - WorkChoices Revisited
- Over 200 union members gathered outside the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) this morning, where MUA National Secretary Paddy Crumlin said unions worked to help set up the billion-dollar facility and the non-union agreement is a slap in the face to Newcastle workers."We're here to send a clear message to Peabody, BHP, some of the biggest mining companies in the world - it's not good enough," he said."If you come to this area you've got to pay the going rate and you've got to treat your workers with respect."Premier Kristina Keneally decided to boycott the opening ceremony, ABC Radio report.She says that while the coal loader is a huge economic boost for the region, she is disappointed in the arrangements made by the NCIG."I have never supported WorkChoices and I never will," she said."I'm disappointed that NCIG signed up to a WorkChoices contract arrangement in the dying days of that industrial relations system."I've expressed that to NCIG and I'm encouraging them to continue to work with the union movement."Meanwhile, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon says today signifies a dark day for Newcastle and the environment.The words "Quit Coal" have been painted in large white letters on the side of a ship that is docked at the new loader.The new coal terminal opening was snubbed by politicians, unions, and environmentalists.The BHP-lead consortium Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group coal terminal has been taking ships for several weeks, but today underwent its official opening.Today's protest was organised by the Transport Union Federation (TUF).Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit.
30 - Organizing (English) : Australia : Young Maritime Workers Conference - Brisbane
- Over 70 delegates from branches around Australia including delegates from MUNZ, RMTU and EPMU met over three days to formulate MUA policy and plans for the future years actions. The theme for this years conference is "Know the past and own the Future".Speakers included Assistant National Secretary Warren Smith, who discussed the MUA's commitment to international solidarity, and equipping young delegates with the skills and knowledge to tackle future challenges.National ITF FOC coordinator Dean Summers discussed the relationship between the ITF and the MUA industrial objectives. He gave a detailed report on how the FOC campaign works in Australia and some of the great advances in campaigning strategies supported by MUA members in every port in the country.Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit. Sydney, Australia.
31 - Organizing (English) : Australia : White Ribbon Day 2010
- From Antarctica, to the negotiating table, to swearing in at state parliament, the TUF men of the TWU, RTBU and MUA won't stop swearing -Never to commit violence against women,never to excuse violence against women, andnever to remain silent about violence against women.This year the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has dedicated White Ribbon Day to Akhona Geveza, a 19 year old South African seafarer whose body was found off the coast of Croatia, after going missing after reporting she was raped on-board.Many MUA officials, delegates and members have signed up to be White Ribbon Ambassadors, including Deputy National Secretary Mick Doleman who is on the National Leaders Group of the White Ribbon Foundation.TUF (Transport Union Federation of Australia) in an alliance of key Australian transport unions - the Maritime Union of Australia, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, the Transport Workers Federation.Produced by Jamie McMechan - Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.
32 - Organizing (English) : Australia : Fallen Comrades Memorial Service
- NSW Premier Kristina Keneally expressed deep sorrow over the death of Maritime Worker Stephen Piper and the awful statistic of 3 deaths on Australian wharves in 5 months.The Premier was visibly moved as Mich-Elle Myers read the email written by Fremantle waterside worker Ash Huish, the message encapsulated in "No family should sit and wait at the end of the working day for a loved one who never returns". Ash's words were recited at every service around the country.Unions leant their support headed by Unions NSW's Secretary Mark Lennon. Wharfies and their families held up banners with the faces of 8 workers killed on the wharves in less than 10 years. One of those bore the smiling face of Nick Fanos, crushed to death at Port Botany in April. Nick's sister Maria bravely held up his banner.The Sydney service was repeated across the country, lead by the highly emotional and dignified funeral in the Boyd Chapel, Springvale in Melbourne. National Secretary Paddy Crumlin said that the church service was a celebration of the wonderful life of a loving dad and husband. "It was about family and friends from the wharves and all walks of life. They paid homage to the joyful and generous character that was Steven Piper", said Crumlin. A full service could not hold some 200 wharfies who gathered outside the church.The mourners included ACTU President Ged Kearney and former National Secretary John Coombs, arm in arm with his wife Gwen. Kearney subsequently sent out a press release calling for "workplace safety on Australian waterfronts to be overhauled to stem the mounting death toll among stevedoring workers".Over 1000 workers attended the Fremantle service led by a number of politicians including the leader of the opposition Eric Ripper, ALP Canning candidate, Alannah McTiernan and Fremantle Federal MP Melissa Page, as well as reassuring words from Father Patrick Moore of the Stella Maris Seafarers Centre. "There was a lot of sorrow and just as much anger from workers. There was a feeling that everyone has had enough, that we can't wait for this to happen again", said West Australian Branch Secretary Chris Cain.Even on a public holiday in Darwin 60 wharfies attended a service that ended in a wreath floating in the sea off Stokes Hill wharf.In Brisbane the ALP candidate for Wright Andrew Ramsay was among the mourners.Townsville wharfies from all sites in the port attended the service which was also attended by representatives from local unions from the Trades and Labour Council."Wharfies speak emotionally and with concern about what's happening with safety because they do high risk work on the same type of ships, operate the same types of machinery and load the same cargoes around the country but work to different safety arrangements which they believe is contributing to the current increase in fatalities and incidents", said National Lead Organiser Bernie Farrelly.Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit. Sydney, Australia.
33 - Organizing (English) : Colombian : Colombian Rally
- The Maritime Union joined the CFMEU and solidarity activists rallying outside the Colombian consulate in Sydney yesterday to denounce murder and torture in Colombia still top world toll.The protest, called to coincide with International Human Rights week, was organised by the Sydney branch of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and supported by Peace and Justice for Colombia (PJFC).It follows a recent visit by Colombian trade unionist Parmenio Poveda.A representative of Federation of United National Agricultural workers unions (FENSUAGRO), Poveda met with unionists and solidarity activists in various cities. He outlined the systematic campaign of state-sponsored terror and human rights abuses that activists are forced to endure in ColombiaThe protest heard speeches by Rita Mallia, from the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Unions and Paul McAleer from the MUA. The following letter, signed by a number of trade union leaders, was hand delivered to the Colombian consul general.To Colombian Consul, SydneyWe the undersigned, resolutely condemn attacks perpetrated against members of Trade Unions, Civil Society Organisations, Indigenous Communities and Students Groups in Colombia. We call upon the Colombian Government, as a matter of urgency, to stop the incursions on the above mentioned peoples by upholding civil liberties, social justice and the rule of law.We note with profound regret that Colombia is the most dangerous place in the world for trade unionists. In fact, over 60% of all trade unionists killed worldwide are Colombian - a statistic that is undisputed. Violations include but are not limited to, assassinations, forced disappearances, incarcerations, torture and involuntary displacements.The situation has been described as a "humanitarian disaster" by the United Nations and contrary to the massive public relations campaign being rolled out by the Colombian government, circumstances are not improving.We call on the Colombia regime to enter into an agreement of political, social and industrial inclusion of the above mentioned peoples, to recognise the human rights of such peoples an to end the persecution of political and social movements in their countrySigned:Paddy CrumlinPresident, International Transport Workers' FederationNational Secretary, MUAIan BrayAssistant National Secretary, MUAMal TullochSecretary, Construction division, CFMEUPaul McAleerSydney Branch Secretary, MUAJoe DeakinSydney Assistant Branch Secretary, MUAProduced by Jamie McMechan & Neil Swanson - Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.
34 - Organizing (English) : Australia : International Women's Day 2011
- Maritime women and men were among a record crowd celebrating a centenary of International Women's Day, with song and dance, politics and speeches in Sydney's Martin Place and other Australian cities, yesterday.MUA men and women joined the march from the Sydney Town Hall through the streets under the banner Women Transporting the World.The call for the rally was equal pay, fair pay. Women should get the same pay as men, not just for the same work, but for women's work like caring for the elderly, the ill, the young, cleaning and factory work.A nurse has the as many qualifications as a tradesmen, said one speaker, but all the tradesmen I know own a house at 20 and nurses go without.It's not about the glass ceiling but the gender pay gap of a whopping 18 per cent - greater if the division is made along both gender and ethnic lines.Speakers representing the ethnic communities, spoke of how women laboured in factories on low pay in third world conditions.The Australian Council of Trade Unions is redoubling efforts to achieve true gender equality with a test case now before the commission.In the past year unions have campaigned and won paid and parental leave, carer's leave and family-friendly flexible working arrangements.But ACTU President Ged Kearney said a continuous effort and commitment was needed to achieve gender equity.Unions launched an equal pay test case for around 150,000 social and community service workers in Fair Work Australia in early 2010 to redress the pay discrepancy.She called for employers to face stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws.The recent announcement of government reform of Australia's equal opportunity workplace laws after decades of inaction is welcomed by unions."Employers have had several decades to deliver equal opportunity in workplaces but have failed to do it, so it's now time for legislative enforcement," Ms Kearney said."We are pleased that the Federal Government is acting on recommendations made by unions to make reforms to the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act."Equality in the workplace needs to be backed by accountability and enforcement.The government is setting up a working group to manage the outcome of a landmark equal pay test case."Equal pay is a workplace right and a human right, and Fair Work Australia must remember this when considering its decision."Meanwhile in Tasmania MUA Women held a BBQ Pioneer Park East Devonport, in Melbourne MUA members joined the march through city to parliament house.Produced by Jamie McMechan & Mich-Elle Myers Maritime Union of Australia.
35 - Organizing (English) : Cuba : May Day 2009 - Havana, Cuba
- Maritime Union of Australia officials, rank and file wharfies, seafarers, women, youth and veterans from around Australia were among workers from 58 countries to meet in Cuba for the May Day Celebrations, the 50th Anniversary of the Revolution and 70th anniversary of the organised trade union movement, this month. Two hundred trade unions from around the globe were represented in addition to over 700 delegates from solidarity movements.Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.
36 - Musical (English) : Australia : Sydney Ferries - Safe In Public Hands
- A New South Wales State Government Report recommends the privatisation of the iconic Sydney Ferry Service.Keep our Sydney Ferries safe in public hands - Say No! To The Privatisation of Public Assets.Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.
37 - Documentary (English) : US : WI "Budget Repair Bill" Protest (Feb 20-24) Pt. 3
- Wisconsin has joined the hundreds of other place names denoting struggle for right ... This is such an important way to help people who cannot be here get a better idea of the feel of being here.
38 - Musical (English) : United States : Stay OneMoreDay for Workers' Rights
- It was the evening that Union Activists in Wisconsin were ordered to leave - and Bruce and I were chatting by Skype, watching live feeds on U-Stream, Twitter and Facebook. It was getting close to the deadline and many people left the State Capital to avoid arrest. We were anxious and came up with this theme. As it turned out, the hundreds of union activists still there at the deadline, won that night - as they stayed - OneMoreDay.
39 - Musical (English) : United States : Do You Know What You've Done?
- This song's premise is that it makes no sense to work against unions unless you are wealthy. Bruce in the comments on the video at YouTube:I agree that it isn't necessarily going to happen. But there are so many anti-union voters, I have to hope there will be epiphanies....for their sake as well...
40 - Comedy (English) : Canada : What Have The Unions Ever Done For Us ?
- Its basically an Austrailian labour board panel (I think). They are dressed in suits and sitting at table in office. They are having a discussion on Unions. More specifically, what have unions done for us. (Putting themselves in the position of a worker). The chair person seems to be speaking rudely to people, and the people at the panel seem to be making ridiculous comments. Clearly this is something of comedic nature, although trying to portray a serious message (often the case). So the meeting for the chair proposes the question, what have unions done for us ? It seems as though he is implying that unions have not done anything for us. He also seems to be critisizing unions and speaking unfavorably of them. Then other people in the panel however, come up with a number of items / benifits that unions have provided for workers. These include items such as maternity leave, sick leave, worker's compensation, superinuation (?), retirement benifits, vacation paid, health and safety benifits, medicare, pay increases, collective negotiations, stuff like that, if I missed any items. When the other panel members first bring up a few points, the chair seems to agree, knowing that these points are true, even though hes against the union. But as the meeting progresses, and panel members continue to bring point after point, the chair becomes increasingly pissed off. This is because of his point of view, which is now being stiffly challenged by valid arguements. He tries to dismiss them. He ultimaltly gets pissed off, as he is drowned by relevant points. He even says the F word. And the video fades into the end. And a written message appears before the video ends. This video appears to be about workers rights, and shows the benifits of unions, as well as bringing up relevant issues with workers in general. The closing message shows contacts and organizations with links related to the subject. I had to watch it a couple times to understand it. But it was good, got the message across, and it was funny too.
41 - Organizing (English) : Pakistan : OSH and Worst Working Conditions of Ship Breaking Workers, at Gadani Ship Breaking Yards, Pakistan
- The OSH and working conditions of workers working at gadani ship breaking yards are very worst then any other industry. Violation of trade union rights also observed in this industry. The Pakistan Metalworkes' Federation affiliated to International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF)is engaged in organizing the shipbreaking workers and uplift their working conditions
42 - Documentary (English) : US : Why We Fight
- In states across the country, politicians are attempting to roll back the steps forward workers have made in their fight for economic justice and the American Dream. Regardless of whether those politicians are motivated by favors to super-rich corporate donors or are out to exact political revenge, workers have to stick together to stop the attack on the middle class.
43 - Organizing (English) : Canada : Palindrome: reversing our thoughts
- Reversing our Thoughts was produced as part of the Saskatchewan Regional Director's Report to the CUPE Saskatchewan 45th Annual Convention. Regional Director Melanie Medlicott delivered this video, produced by Beth Smilie and Mira Lewis (CUPE staffers) to describe her frustration with apathy in politics and organizing.
44 - Other (English) : Canada : If Saskatchewan were a Village
- If Saskatchewan were a village of 100 people, what would we look like?This video describes the poverty, union density and other characteristics that make up our province of 1 million.The film was produced by CUPE staffer, Mira Lewis.
45 - Musical (English) : USA : Banks of Marble
- A powerful indictment of the capitalist class for the current global financial crisis. Goes beyond reform to call for revolution. A reinvention of the OLD Les Rice classic completely rewritten.
46 - Other (English) : Malaysia : A day off for domestic migrant workers
- I produced this video for an organisation call CARAM ASIA. The video is about domestic migrant workers in Malaysia whom have to handle many works and fulfill the needs of all at home(many bosses) and yet not entitle for a day off or a rest day.We felt that a day off can prevent abuses and violations against domestic workers. They are human too and need to get off in a week which been refuse by the employers.
47 - Comedy (English) : France : Make Fruit Fair! the movie
- This animation appeals to all ages and languages. It shows the appalling conditions and repression of workers rights on tropical fruit plantations. However the fruit fight back - and need your help!
48 - Organizing (English) : Germany : Blue Elephants - documentary about migrant workers in Malaysian electronics industry
- This short documentary shows the dire labour conditions of migrant workers in the Malaysian electronics industry. Men and women from Nepal, Indonesia and other countries come as contract workers to work for Dell, HP, Intell and other well known brand companies.Migrant workers pay several thousands of dollars in commission to labour agents to get work permits. Workers often engage in heavy debts to obtain such permits which may grant them a stay in Malaysia for five year maximum. Time to pay off these debts is limited, while pay is low. Migrant workers face discrimination in Malaysian society as well as on the work floor, and have to accept bad housing conditions. The work load is heavy, and when worker fail to meet set targets, they risk immediate dismissal. When workers get pregnant or fall ill, they are sent back home at their own expenses.The documentary has been produced by Moritz Siebert in cooperation with World Economy, Ecology, development (WEED), for the European Procure IT Fair campaign.
49 - Drama (Spanish) : España : Asistente virtual a la huelga general
- Hasta los trabajadores virtuales lo van a tener crudo con la nueva reforma laboral. No nos engañemos, las crisis siempre las pagan los mismos. Abaratamiento de despido, menor protección social, ampliación de la edad de jubilación, rebajas salariales, subida de impuestos indirectos, explotación laboral, coacciones y amenazas a la clase obrera, suma y sigue. El 29 de septiembre saldremos a la calle a ejercer nuestro derecho a pataleo, al día siguiente nos seguirán robando "legalmente".
50 - Other (Arabic) : SPAIN : y tu ¿qué dirás?
51 - Organizing (Spanish) : SPAIN : Defiende tus derechos
52 - Organizing (Spanish) : SPAIN : ¿y tu?
53 - Organizing (Spanish) : España : Cambia Tu Realidad
- Cambia Tu Realidad
54 - Organizing (Spanish) : Spain : Yo Voy! y Tu?
- El 29 de septiembre Yo Voy! y Tu?
55 - Comedy (English) : Canada : No Heat for You!
- How are you paying your fair $500 share of Ontario's proposed Corporate Tax Cut? A short, comedic film which shows how Ontarians are dealing with the Harmonized Sales Tax on their heating bill, as part of $500 in corporate tax cuts they pay due to the provincial Liberal's corporate gladhanding.
56 - Organizing (English) : USA : TWU: Vote November 2nd
- Honor the continuing fight for working people's rights and vote.
57 - Documentary (English) : USA : MLK: Keep Dreaming
- In honor of Martin Luther King Day 2011, a reminder that we in labor must always keeping fighting, keep working, keep dreaming.
58 - Documentary (English) : USA : Things To Know From Wisconsin
- The fight for the American worker, the labor movement and the middle class is happening in Madison, WI. Here are a few things you need to know.
59 - Documentary (English) : USA : We Are Ohio
- 4/9/11: Columbus, Ohio. 11,000 protesters descend on Ohio's capitol building in continued protest of union busting bill SB5.
60 - Documentary (English) : Canada : GEE20 News: Peaceful protest overshadowed
- TORONTO. July, 2010 -- GEE20 News live on the scene of major downtown protest involving thousands of peaceful protesters, hundreds of riot police and a limited number of masked individuals with questionable intentions. GEE20 News was a production of UFCW Canada — the largest private sector union in Canada. Its crew of activist video journalists provided the most comprehensive alternative coverage of the corporate global agenda as it unfolded at the G20 conference in Toronto.
61 - Documentary (English) : Canada : GEE20 News: Whose Streets?
- GEE20 News live on the scene of a major demonstration during the G20 protests in downtown Toronto. GEE20 News was a production of UFCW Canada — the largest private sector union in Canada. Its crew of activist video journalists provided the most comprehensive alternative coverage of the corporate global agenda as it unfolded at the G20 conference in Toronto.
62 - Documentary (English) : Canada : GEE20 News: the Toxic Tour
- July 24, 2010 - GEE20 News live on the scene of the Toxic Tour with Mother Earth and other environmental and social activists to protest the destructive policies of the G20. GEE20 News was a production of UFCW Canada — the largest private sector union in Canada. Its crew of activist video journalists provided the most comprehensive alternative coverage of the corporate global agenda as it unfolded at the G20 conference in Toronto.
63 - Comedy (English) : Canada : Wanted: Your Circle of Friends
- A prank newscast to raise public awareness about a Walmart injunction filed against www.walmartworkerscanada.ca — a website dedicated to helping Walmart workers understand and exercise their rights. The viral video provided visitors the opportunity to type in a friend’s name and email address and send a personalized “Were you on the news?!” message to spoof their friends while helping to spread the word about Walmart’s outrageous injunction request against the website.
64 - Organizing (English) : Canada : Join UFCW Canada
- A driving and upbeat call to join to the unorganized from UFCW Canada — the country's largest private sector union. One of a series of organizing videos used on the www.ufcw.ca web site, YouTube channel and Facebook page.
65 - Documentary (English) : Canada : MIgrant workers left unpaid at Ontario, Canada farm
- Nov 26, 2010 - Simcoe, Ontario, Canada — More than 130 migrant agriculture workers from Mexico and the Carribean were stranded and shortchanged at an Ontario farm when the farmer left town — and left the workers unpaid. Each season more than 28,000 migrant workers toil in Canada's fields, greenhouses and orchards. They come to Canada under a federal program that offers them little protection against abuse, exploitation or not getting paid.
66 - Documentary (English) : Canada : UFCW Canada @ Hamilton Day of Action: The People vs. US Steel
- UFCW Canada activists gathered in Hamilton, Ontario on Jan. 29 to join over 10,000 people from across Ontario to stand in solidarity with locked out Steelworkers and to send a very strong message to the Stephen Harper government about pension rights.Despite snow, a strong wind and frigid temperatures, the massive group of demonstrators braved the cold winter day to assemble at city hall and march down Hamilton’s Main Street to protest the federal government’s refusal to protect good Canadian jobs and pensions from the callous interests of multinational corporations.
67 - Organizing (English) : England : Putting Agency Workers on Fair Ground
- This video is part of a campaign about to launch raising awareness of the rights of agency workers. It also highlights the constraints they work within; uncertain hours, pay, conditions etc.It nicely sums up the lack of control and encourages people to support the campaign to 'free' them!ThanksMatthew
68 - Documentary (English) : Canada : Word on the street - Hidden Poverty
69 - Documentary (English) : USA : The Red Tail - Official Trailer
- Sneak peek at the documentary film "The Red Tail". “For all those families struggling with the disastrous effects of economic globalism, with a global system that does not speak to their concerns or address their fears, The Red Tail is your film. For those not victims of globalism, at least not yet, The Red Tail is your ticket to understand how your country is being shaped by forces beyond our political control. [The Red Tail] will make you not only smarter, but also more sensitive and compassionate.” - Huffington Post, Feb 25, 2010.On August 19, 2005 Roy Koch, along with 4,400 airline mechanics, custodians, and cleaners, went on strike against Northwest Airlines, the fourth largest airline in the world. Northwest, otherwise known as “The Red Tail” by its employees, wanted to lay off 53% of their union and outsource their jobs. What followed was a 444-day strike that would end with 4,000 union members out of work, including Roy.Instead of being left in the wake of this battle, Roy and his daughter Melissa (co-director of The Red Tail with Dawn Mikkelson) set on a journey to meet the worker to whom Roy’s job was outsourced in China. The journey provides a renewed sense of purpose for Roy, and while Melissa wants to get answers to his plight, her determination as a filmmaker is always tempered by her love as a daughter. The film interweaves Roy and Melissa’s search for connection in China with the premeditated downfall of Northwest Airlines. This downfall serves a vibrant example of the dangers of our current economic system, and casts a spotlight on the future of the working class.
70 - Organizing (English) : Canada : OCAP: Raise Welfare and Disability Rates, Restore the Special Diet!
- Ontario Coalition Against Poverty and friends and allies marched through the streets of Toronto demanding a raise to the welfare and disability rates, and a restoration of the Special Diet!
71 - Other (English) : USW : Honeywell - Experience Matters
- The video talks about having experienced people to run a nuclear plant in the USA. Presently, Honeywell has had questionable scab labour operating a nuclear plant in Illinois.
72 - Organizing (English) : USA : Get Involved
- A great video that encourages workers to get engaged - get involved.
73 - Documentary (English) : US : WAGE THEFT: The Crime Wave No One Talks About
- A 5-minute video about the crisis of wage theft, a crime wave that every year robs millions of workers out of billions of dollars they've worked for but never seen -- featuring interviews with staff members of Interfaith Worker Justice (www.iwj.org) and the Arise Chicago Worker Center (http://arisechicago.org/worker-center). Produced by Jan Muller.
74 - Documentary (English) : USA : You and I - Civil and Human Rights
- This video encourages people to stand up for civil and human rights.
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- Real brain power on dipsaly. Thanks for that answer!
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- Kudos! What a neat way of thiknnig about it.