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?
The role of unions in the ALP – submission by 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