I recently had a debate with a friend about new media versus old media. One of the points I made was that journalists at major newspapers and TV stations are just as likely as PR spin doctors and politicians to be pushing a line. Furthermore, I argued that journalists “beat up” stories to get copy [...]
Using Facebook as an organising tool
by Alex on 04. Aug, 2009 in Campaigning
Facebook, like Twitter, is one of those social networking tools that unions are struggling to figure out. It is the most used social networking tool on earth, and an increasing number of Baby Boomers are starting to use it, expanding out of the younger 16-30 year old demographic.
I have experimented with using Facebook as an [...]
Doug Cameron on Parliamentary Lobbying
by Alex on 02. Mar, 2009 in Blog
An insightful video of Senator Doug Cameron on lobbying Parliament in Australia.
Doug gave this talk at a forum organised by the NTEU Victorian Division at the end of February. He kindly agreed to talk to a camera afterwards.
Parliamentary Lobbying – Lessons from the other side – with Senator Doug Cameron from NTEU Victoria on Vimeo.
Controversial trimester at Deakin leads to industrial action
by Alex on 01. Nov, 2008 in Blog, Opinion
Deakin University staff are standing up to get a collectively bargain. The NTEU Victorian Division has produced a video with Deakin staff explaining the importance of getting a collective agreement.
Unfortunately the Deakin senior management have been dragging their feet and have not seriously negotiated. Furthermore the senior management have insisted on ramming through the unpopular [...]
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