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Max Ogden

Unions and the ALP – time to stay friends but end the marriage?

02/11/2021 By Max Ogden Leave a Comment

Max Ogden

The fate of the trade unions and the ALP has been entwined for 130 years, but in the interests of a stronger labour movement and ALP, it may be time to change the relationship, writes trade unionist Max Ogden. Download print copy of Unions and the ALP – time to stay friends but end the marriage? … [Read more...] about Unions and the ALP – time to stay friends but end the marriage?

Filed Under: ALP people & histories, Members, branches & factions, New news, Thinking about Labor reform

The role of unions in the ALP – submission by Max Ogden

26/10/2020 By Max Ogden Leave a Comment

Max Ogden

The unions in the ALP are the basis of the factions. Whatever democratic changes will come out of this current reform process will be for nothing unless there is a change of the factions and the unions in the ALP. Unions now only count about 15% of the workforce as members, although their impact … [Read more...] about The role of unions in the ALP – submission by Max Ogden

Filed Under: Thinking about Labor reform, VIC ALP reform Macklin-Bracks 2020-21

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