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Asia Pacific Currents

Asian Talk

Stories and issues from the Asia Pacific region with a labour and grassroots perspective. Regular interviews with activists from countries in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Australia-Asia Worker Links.

Location:

South Carlton, VIC

Genres:

Asian Talk

Description:

Stories and issues from the Asia Pacific region with a labour and grassroots perspective. Regular interviews with activists from countries in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Australia-Asia Worker Links.

Twitter:

@aawl

Language:

English

Contact:

PO Box 45 South Carlton, VIC 3053 Australia +61 3 9663 7277


Episodes
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International Day for the Disappeared

8/30/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We hear from Stephanie Rabusa from Karapatan about some of the issues and commemorations for the International Day of the Disappeared.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:24:28

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Unite to Support the Refugee Encampment

8/23/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We listened back to sounds and speeches from the "Unite to Support the Refugee encampment" rally, a solidarity event held by the Refugee Action Coalition last Friday 16th August in support of refugees camping out in front of the Home Affairs office on Bourke Street in Docklands. The collective of refugees who initiated the encampment are demanding permanent protection from the government and have vowed to stay put until their permanent visas are granted, despite hostilities from police and local council and harassment and intimidation from neo-nazis. Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:27:57

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Bangladesh uprisings

8/16/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We interview Taslima Akhter from Bangladesh Garment Workers Solidarity about the recent protest movement in Bangladesh, the resignation of Sheikh Hasinam, and the rebuilding of a nation.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:28:18

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Legacy Caseload refugees in limbo

8/9/2024
Narges, Aida and Afifa, three Temporary Protection Visa holders in limbo as a part of the Legacy CaseloadAsia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:27:17

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New Leadership Elected at PALEA

8/2/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Alnem Pretencio from Partido Mangagawa, updates us on the recent elections at Philippines Airlines Employees Association.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:26:36

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New Caledonia and the deepening crisis in France

7/26/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Nic MClellan, independent expert on the Asia Pacific region joins us to provide an update on the unrest in New Caledonia in the context of a deepening crisis in France.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:29:30

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News from around the region

7/19/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:23:06

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Where is Australia in Lockheed Martin's Global Supply Chain?

7/12/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.3CR Thursday Breakfast's Priya Kunjan interviews Michelle Fahy, independent journalist, about Australia's place in the global supply chain of Lockheed Martin's F35 combat aircraft, which the Israeli army is using to bomb Gaza.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:29:01

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Combatants for Peace

7/5/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We hear a speech delivered by Isis Gur from Combatants For Peace, which is made up of former Israeli Defence Force combatants, and former Palestinian combatants, who now work together for peace in Palestine.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:22:52

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Julian Assange is Free!

6/28/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Jacob Grech, AAWL's Peace is Union Business campaign co-ordinator about the historic release of Julian Assange.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:28:17

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Reem Yunis at the Docks Rally

6/21/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We listen to the speech delivered by Reem Yunis, Palestinian socialist and activist, at the Docks Rally on 25 May.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:26:34

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RADIOTHON

6/14/2024
Radiothon!

Duration:00:27:30

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Asia Pacific regional issues in the construction industry

6/7/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Apolinar Dong Tolentino, Asia Region co-ordinator for the Building Workers International, about regional issues in the construction industry.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:27:47

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Docks Rally Speeches

5/31/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.We hear a speech delivered by Mai Saif, Palestinian activist, delivered at the 25 May Docks Rally.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:27:44

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Iranian President Raisi dies in helicopter accident

5/24/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Interview with Abbas Saidavi from Voice of Revolution, Iran, about the death of President Raisi in a helicopter accident.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:27:55

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Unrest breaks out in New Caledonia

5/17/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Interview with Nic Mclellan about the current unrest in New Caledonia.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:30:05

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May Day Rally Speeches

5/10/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.May 1st May Day rally in Melbourne Australia - speeches include Cindy Makaboray from West Papua, and Abbas Sidavi from Voice of Revolution, Iran,Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:24:53

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Trade Unionists 4 Palestine and Docks actions

5/3/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Erima Dall, rank n file member of the MUA, about union solidarity with Palestine and Trade Unionists for Palestine.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:27:23

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Garment workers uprisings in Bangladesh

4/26/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.Taslima Akhter from Garment Workers Solidarity in Bangladesh, about the current garment industry uprisings and their struggle for a minimum wage.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:26:22

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The commonalities between Armenian and Palestinian genocide

4/19/2024
News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.An anonymous Armenian activist was interviewed by Priya Kunan of Thursday Breakfast, about the relationship between Armenian and Palestinian genocide.Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia.

Duration:00:27:08