2022 quadrennial delegate convention

Convention recognises that for the union movement, to be successful in its aims true to its values, it must be, think and act internationally. Rally cries like ‘touch one, touch all’ and ‘organise, fight, win’ are meant for all workers, everywhere. They should be without the artificial limits of workplaces, domestic or national borders.

The industries that our members’ work maintains are often multinational. The goods filling our warehouses come from everywhere. The patrons that fill our casinos fly in from around the world. Some of our food is imported. Many members in crucial industries such as Aged Care and Farms work here on visa arrangements.

Now more than ever, if we are to confront the challenges we face, our vision must be broad and global.

The beliefs that spur these words necessitate action and accordingly Convention commits to the following:

Reconfirming our commitment to remaining a strong and active affiliate of our global union federations IUF and Uni Global, within the Asia Pacific region and globally;

Reconfirming our commitment to remaining a strong and active affiliate of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA, the international aid arm of the Australian union movement; including encouraging Convention delegates and members to join APHEDA;

To continue the internationalist political education of our leaders, delegates and members, in our workplaces and broader society;

To engage with the Labor government to ensure that their platform commitment to funding international union development through the Aird budget becomes government policy and where applicable legislation.