Zach Smith says federal government plan to appoint administrators has left members feeling their democratic rights have been stripped
The Coalition will help Labor pass a bill to appoint administrators to the construction union, after securing amendments toughening the proposal to address accusations of criminal misconduct and bikie links.The Coalition will help Labor pass a bill to appoint administrators to the construction union, after securing amendments toughening the proposal to address accusations of criminal misconduct and bikie links.
“It is an indictment on the government and all sides of politics that they succumbed to anti-union rhetoric. Smith said he is concerned employers may “think they can walk away” from already negotiated pay deals, such as 5% annual pay rises in Victoria. He warned the union’s “overriding priority” will be ensuring deals are honoured.
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