The Combined Unions Choir
The Combined Unions Choir raises awareness of the struggles and achievements of working people through music.
- The Combined Unions Choir - For more information, visit the Unions Choir website
2009 International Choral Festival - Cuba
In 2009 the Combined Unions Choir took part in the International Choral Festival in Cuba.
One of the songs that was sung in Cuba was the Choir's theme song - A Movement that Sings
A Movement that Sings
Libby Sara, Flo Irvine, Stan Irvine, Laurel Power, David Biggens
Arranged by Libby Sara 1989
Members of the Choir wrote this song collaboratively with the musical director,
Libby Sara. It is the Choir's theme song which they have been singing for twentytwo
years.
We sing for the union movement
We sing for one and all
Workers from all unions
Unions big and small
We're proud of the union movement
And its struggles through the years
All it's done for workers is worth the sweat and tears.
Chorus
A movement that sings
A movement that sings
A movement that sings
Will never die
We sing for union causes
We sing for black and white
We sing for peace and justice
And democratic rights
We celebrate together
The victories we have won
The strength we have in unions
We celebrate in song.
Chorus
BRISBANE COMBINED UNIONS' CHOIR LAUNCHES SAFE WORK CD
On Friday 29 October 2010, the Brisbane Combined Unions' Choir is launching its latest CD, Accidental Murder at the Brunswick Room, Merthyr Rd Uniting Church, Merthyr Rd, New Farm, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.
The Choir has recorded four songs about workplace health and safety with generous funding from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, and a number of trade unions.
The CD will be officially launched by the Honourable Grace Grace, State Member for Brisbane Central and Queensland Senator Claire Moore who is the choir's patron.
It will be given to workplace health and safety representatives, union officials and others involved in training workers and employers about safety in the workplace. The aim is to assist in raising awareness of the dangers of injury and illnesses to which workers are exposed.
Enquiries can be addressed to Patricia Hovey on 33950920 or 0409614780.
