Newsflash – Newcastle & Hunter Local Events

Apr 19, 2021Update

Hunter Workers – International Workers Memorial Day

Date: Wednesday 28 April
Time: 12pm
Where: Newcastle Foreshore, Wharf Rd (opposite Newcastle Station bus Terminal, near mariners memorial).

Members are invited and urged to attend the annual memorial Speeches and wreath laying ceremony The International Day of Mourning is an important day for those who have lost loved ones to work-related incidents or illness. Together we remember and commemorate their lives and share their memories

May Day March

Date: Saturday May 1
Time: 10am
Where: Meet at Hamilton Station carpark from 9:30am &- March to Gregson park

Come join all workers from across the Hunter in this annual event. This year’s focus will be on Frontline and Essential Workers. We urge all members to come out, bring their families and participate in the march up Beaumont street to Gregson park then listen to some of the guest speakers and support those that have been at the front over this past 18 months of the Pandemic. A sausage sizzle will be available for a gold coin donation or bring your own picnic.

Download an event flyer here.

Hunter Workers Toast to May Day Dinner

Date: Saturday May 1
Time: 7pm
Where: Souths Leagues Club, Merewether

For those interested in attending the dinner, Tickets are $40 a head please contact sticky tickets or Hunter Workers on (02) 4929 1162. There are only limited seats left so be quick.

FREIGHT SHUT DOWN DEPOT MEETINGS

HBT – Pacific National Coal and Bulk (including Labor Hire attached to PN) Date: 27th April 2021
Time: 11:30 to 1330
Venue: Carrington Bowling Club
Agenda: Upcoming EA Negotiations & General Business

ONE RAIL
Date: 27th April 2021
Time:1330 to 1500
Venue: Carrington Bowling Club
Agenda: General Business

Greta and HBT-Pacific National Coal and Bulk (including Labor Hire attached to PN)
Date: 28th April 2021
Time: 12 Noon to 14:00
Venue: Maitland Park Bowling Club
Agenda: Upcoming EA Negotiations & General Business