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Join LHMU at Saturday's National Climate Emergency Rally
LHMU members will rally with other unions and community groups in support of green collar jobs and renewable energy.
The rally has been organised by a wide variety of organisations, including community climate groups and unions. Join thousands of Australians to stand up for real and urgent action!
Why rally?
In December 2009, governments of the world will meet in Copenhagen to forge a critical new global climate change agreement. This is our chance to secure strong global action to cut emissions in time to avoid catastrophic climate change. The global financial crisis presents a golden opportunity to change direction and embrace a 'green new deal' to save the planet and the economy.
The rally is calling for:
1. 100% renewable energy by 2020.
Australia must shift to 100% renewable energy from wind, solar and other existing technologies.
2. Green collar jobs with a just transition for workers.
We can renew our economy by creating hundreds of thousands of green jobs and supporting workers to make the shift to sustainable industries.
3. A strong international agreement with climate justice for all.
Australia must take a lead in global climate talks. We must support our Pacific neighbours and other developing countries, who are least responsible for climate change, and among those most severely impacted.
4. A climate policy that makes big polluters pay.
The Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, in its current form, threatens to allow big companies to go on polluting.
Meeting points on Saturday 13th June
Adelaide: 11am, Tarndanyangga, Victoria Square.
Brisbane: 1pm, Queens Park, Elizabeth and George Streets, City.
Canberra: 1pm, Garema Place, Civic.
Hobart: 12pm, Parliament Lawns.
Melbourne: 1pm, State Library, corner La Trobe and Swanston Streets.
Perth: 12.30pm, Forrest Place.
Sydney: 10am, Barangaroo, Hickson Road., Millers Point.
Wollongong: 12pm, Wollongong Mall amphitheatre, corner Crown and Church Streets.
For more info check out www.climaterally.org
