The public holiday formerly known as Union Picnic Day is on Monday 26 September. Unions are hosting a free family event at Westside Acton Park near Floriade.

Details: 10am – 3pm at Westside Acton Park, 3 Barrine Drive, Acton. Google map & directions

You can expect free live music, balloons, face-painting and colouring in for kids, fairy-floss and popcorn.

And of course, unions will be raising awareness about the importance of well-funded public services, affordable health care, and protecting penalty rates. (Contact Jeremy Kirkwood at weareunion@unionsact.org.au for more information.)
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