The union movement in Queensland has a very proud history of standing with First Nation’s people, supporting campaigns –
Queensland Unions continue to walk with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on a pathway to truth telling and treaty.
Truth-telling is a key part of the Uluru Statement and is a process that is needed to recognise colonial violence, massacres, and atrocities, but also the more contemporary injustices such as Aboriginal deaths in custody and other violence committed against First Nations peoples.
It should also be a process to help recognise the achievements of First Nations peoples in a shared culture of a modern Australia.
The purpose of truth-telling and treaty should also be accompanied by real actions of Governments with communities that address improvement for health, education, skills and training, and jobs for First Nations peoples living in Queensland.
If you want to get more involved and support the truth telling and treaty process in Queensland contact our office and link up with our First Nation’s Committee.