Events

How do we expand liveability, community & truly affordable housing in the midst of a World Heritage area, while resisting poor development? With 3 speakers: Tania de Bortoli, Blue Mountains Conservation Society Sarah Redshaw, Councillor, Blue Mountains City Council Suzie van Opdorp, Councillor, Blue Mountains City Council Entry by donation - suggested $10 waged, $5 unwaged. Lucky door prizes. Meals and drinks for purchase. Another fantastic Politics in the Pub by Blue Mountains Unions & Community. Contact bmucinc@gmail.com for more info. Event takes place on unceded Darug & Gundungurra country. Always was, always will be.

Our democracy, our environment, our unions & our movements are under attack in NSW under widening anti-protest laws designed to silence us and protect the powerful. Hear from 3 inspiring speakers: Josh Lees Palestine Action Group Sydney Sue Higginson, Greens MLC Shovan Bhattarai, Sydney Uni SRC VP Food and drinks available. Entry by donation - suggested $20 waged, $10 unwaged. Lucky door prizes. Organised by Blue Mountains Unions & Community on unceded Darug & Gundungurra country. For more info contact 0403 901 207

"A necessary documentary for these historical moments of Venezuela, and the greater homeland of Latin America, since it shows what unilateral sanctions mean. The interviews with women are particularly powerful and that makes me proud as a Venezuelan woman."  - Maruvi Leonett Villaquiran, Venezuelan Filmmaker.  Filmmaker Rodrigo Acuna will discuss the film and the situation Venezuelans are facing today in the face of US military deployed off their coast and US threats, bullying and attacks.  Hosted By:   Blue Mountains Unions & Community  -  Blue Mountains Peace Collective  bluempeace@gmail.com

Join us for a film screening and submission writing workshop. Voices for the Valley is a powerful short film about the small but mighty community of Wollar, near Mudgee, who have spent over 20 years resisting the relentless damage of coal mining. It focuses on the Moolarben coal mine, NSW’s largest producing coal mine. Told through the eyes of Manjot Kaur, a young person from Mudgee, the film weaves together stories from long-time residents, young people and migrants. “It’s a story of courage, connection and what happens when we refuse to give up on the places we love.” The Independent Planning Commission is set to decide whether Moolarben is allowed to expand even further - harming Wiradjuri cultural heritage, clearing 113 hectares of koala, Regent Honeyeater and microbat habitat, and bringing mining within 100m of Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve. It would also add an estimated 64 million tonnes of climate pollution — when NSW is already failing to meet its legislated climate targets, and our communities are facing climate-fuelled disasters.  Strong public opposition right now can stop this project. Public submissions are due 17 February. We will equip you with info & tips to make a quick submission on the spot. BYO laptop if you can. FREE event, but please consider purchasing a drink or food at the bar before start time to thank The Metropole for providing a free venue to the community. This event is co-hosted by Blue Mountains Unions & Community, Green Left, and Blue Mountains Rising Tide on unceded Dharug & Gundungurra land - always was, always will be. Accessibility info: We apologise that this venue is not wheelchair friendly. There are approximately 10 steps to access the both the front and rear doors. The rear steps (off the carpark) have better handrails. More info: 0408704276  

What do we want from our criminal justice system?  The obvious answer is “justice” but what does that look like?  We know jailing is not a deterrent or reformative because the imprisonment rate has doubled under governments of both persuasions over the last thirty years and 61% of prisoners have been there before.  Who are the people in prison and why are they there?  What could be done to prevent crime and reoffending, make our communities safer and to support victims?  Why do we spend, as a nation, $6.3 billion per year on a system which fails victims and disadvantaged people, and doesn’t address the causes of crime?  Join us at Politics in the Pub –  Is Jailing Failing? to recognise the problems but, more importantly, identify and push for solutions.  A ticket is not necessary and doesn't guarantee a seat but booking a ticket allows us to contact you if there's unforeseen changes and you can also choose to be notified of future events. Media and other enquiries: D Smith 0408 238 586    Blue Mountains Unions and Community have been hosting Politics in the Pub in the Mountains since 1998.   

Join Blue Mountains Unions & Community for a special Labour Day screening of the award-winning documentary UNION! Shortlisted for the Oscars and named one of the best films of 2024 by the New York Times, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, Indiewire, and Rotten Tomatoes, witness the incredible story of how a group of Amazon workers led by the charismatic but underestimated Chris Smalls stood up to one of the most powerful companies in the world. A gripping human drama about the fight for power and dignity and the enduring possibility of unions in today's world.  "Astounding, rebellious...brilliant" New York Times Watch the trailer & learn more here With an introduction by Blue Mountains Unions & Community & tasty food available by donation. Limited capacity. Tickets available on the door if not already sold out. On unceded Dharug & Gundungurra country.