VTHC Youth Officer
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Contact VTHC Youth Officer Keelia Fitzpatrick - Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays on 9659 3511 or
kfitzpatrick@vthc.org.au
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Education - Clara Weekes Project - Schools visits
9 February 2012
The Clara Weekes Project aims to educate students about their rights at work and about the values of unionism. The program is named in honour of Clara Weekes, a teacher born in 1855 who was Secretary and President of the Victorian Lady Teachers’ Association for a period of over 20 years, working to improve the conditions of women teachers. Clara Weekes went on to be involved in the Victorian Women’s Suffrage Society and the Women’s Temperance Union.
Young union officials are available to visit schools and deliver presentations on:
- the role of unions and industrial relations
- the history of unionism
- rights and responsibilities at work
- occupational health and safety
To arrange a Clara Weekes Project school visit, please complete and return the registration form below or contact the VTHC Youth Officer Keelia Fitzpatrick
kfitzpatrick@vthc.org.au or 03 9659 3511.
Clara Weekes registration form - 2012 - click here
UNION SUMMER 2012
Union summer is a three week internship program coordinated by VTHC. It is aimed at people interested in workers’ rights and social justice. Interns are placed with a union for 3 weeks and receive training in industrial relations and organising. The program will run 30th January-17th February 2012.
Photos: Union Summer Participants 2012
