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Latest news from APHEDA’s overseas projects, campaigns and events
APHEDA People: Sophie Leonard
Sophie Leonard is a field organiser with the CPSU in Brisbane and has been a dedicated member of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA for nine years. Check out this short video interview filled with international camaraderie.
Migrant workers: The fight against asbestos exposure
Migrant workers are particularly vulnerable to asbestos exposure due to their socio-economic conditions. They often work in high-risk sectors, such as construction and demolition, under unsafe conditions that others might avoid. Known as the “3Ds”—Dirty, Dangerous, and Demanding—these jobs often come with lower pay, longer hours, and complex, risky tasks.
Pacific countries working towards a full asbestos ban
Pacific Island countries are taking action to safely remove degrading asbestos from buildings as part of their efforts to ban the importation of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). In 2017, 14 Pacific countries agreed to cooperate and work towards a full ban on asbestos.
Laos trade unions take action against asbestos hazards
In Australia, we are aware of the suffering many workers have endured, which is why we’ve joined forces with our brothers and sisters in Laos and Vietnam to improve diagnostic capacity.
Big boost to asbestos disease diagnosis in Laos and Vietnam
In Australia, we are aware of the suffering many workers have endured, which is why we’ve joined forces with our brothers and sisters in Laos and Vietnam to improve diagnostic capacity.
APHEDA Peple: Angus McFarland
Meet Angus McFarland, ASU NSW-ACT Branch Secretary. The child of two teacher unionists, Angus attended his first union strike in a pram in the late 1980s. He’s proud to work every day for justice and fairness at work and in society.
Welcome to our new members !
This year is our 40th anniversary and the theme we’re using to commemorate is ‘Building Global Justice and Union Power’. Well done to everyone who joined and upgraded their membership.
New asbestos ban: Jakarta Health Office prohibits the killer dust for resident safety
A significant victory for our Ban Asbestos campaign has been achieved in Indonesia again. The Jakarta Health Office has declared a ban on asbestos in homes, citing its severe health risks to residents.
Apheda People: Meet Leila Frijat
“Working to support APHEDA’s work even in this small way has been incredibly rewarding and provided me with a more meaningful motivation for why I make art. “