Latest News
Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
Thank you Angelo Gavrielatos!
Thank you, Angelo! After 10 years in the role, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA Chairperson Angelo Gavrielatos has stepped down from our governing committee.
Labour Rights and Democracy in Zimbabwe During Crisis
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has been continuing to campaign for worker’s rights and democracy despite a worsening crisis – political and economic.
Organising to raise awareness of asbestos risk in Cambodia
In Cambodia, union organisers are refreshing their strategies and tactics to educate workers about the dangers of asbestos. Using distance learning, union educator Kathleen Galvin is volunteering her time, skills and expertise to work with the APHEDA Cambodia team to help build the capacity or partner organisations.
Cambodia: First Tripartite Consultation Workshop a Big Success!
In October 2020, APHEDA’s partner organisation, the Building Wood Workers Trade Union Federation (BWTUC), took the lead on Cambodia’s first Tripartite Consultation on Responding to Asbestos Hazards in the Construction Sector.
APHEDA People: Meet Debbie Gunn (President of HACSU)
Trade union leader, activist, internationalist and passionate APHEDA member, Debbie Gunn, talks to us about why being APHEDA means taking our union values, rights and solidarity and spreading the love across the globe. Meet Debbie!
International Sisterhood shines at Anna Stewart Memorial Project Workshop
On 19 October 2020, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA was honoured to feature five fantastic women on its International Sisterhood panel for the Victorian Trade Hall Council’s Anna Stewart Memorial Project workshop.
Raffle Results 2020 – Congratulations!
The 2020 APHEDA Raffle was the longest we’ve ever held! Make sure to join us to watch the draw live.
APHEDA Partner Organisations collaborate with Disability Advocacy Group for COVID Prevention training in Timor Leste
In September 2020, Working Women’s Centre Timor Leste (WWCTL) collaborated with a regionally based Disability Support Organisation to deliver COVID-19 Prevention Training to 80 community members with disabilities in the district of Maliana.
Indonesia’s Law on Job Creation: The Omnibus Law
On 5 October 2020, Indonesia’s legislature passed a controversial law aimed at boosting manufacturing and shoring up foreign investment. Read update by Michelle Ford