The Nike demonstrators face court. On 1 June 2001 five pro-labour activists were arrested outside the Nike superstore in Swanston Street, Melbourne.
They were part of a demonstration that was in support of the right to organise for workers in factories producing Nike products, and against the anti-labour activities of the Nike company. The demonstrations were part of an international network that works towards improving the conditions of workers in the footwear and apparel industries. The five demonstrators were all charged with 'besetting' and 'not following police orders'. They are all pleading not guilty. The trial will begin on Tuesday 8 October at 10 am at the Magistrates Court, Corner William and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne. You are encouraged to show your support for workers rights by attending the court case. Source: AAWL Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink