Why do workers who build this nation have less rights than other Australians?

Construction workers fought hard to remove the Howard Government and its extreme WorkChoice laws at last year's election. However, more needs to be done for a fair workplace relations system for our own industry! Right across Australia, construction workers are still under attack from Howard's IR laws as the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC) continues to use its draconian powers!

Over 50 ordinary men and women have been forced to attend secret interrogations by Howard's ABCC enforcers. If they refuse to answer questions - about issues like what happened at a union meeting they can be jailed for six months. Many more workers are being threatened with $22,000 fines and loss of pay if they stop work for ANY REASON - even SAFETY, in what is one of Australia's most dangerous industries. These powers are bad for construction workers and bad for the industry as a whole.

How can you support Aussie construction workers?

Spread the word - watch Constructing Fear with your friends and family

Pass resolutions against the ABCC - at your work site, union or local ALP Branch meetings.

Lobby your local MP - in person, by phone, by letter, by petition. Politely tell them your concerns, ask them to get the Labor Government to abolish the ABCC.

Visit the "Rights on Site" website for up-to-date campaign and media news.