Unions slam Howard’s calls for WorkChoices return
Australian Council of Trade Unions president Ged Kearney says recent comments by former prime minister John Howard show that attacking workers’ rights is “core Liberal policy.”
In a statement released simultaneously on both the ACTU and Maritime Union of Australia websites, Ms Kearney said that, “despite Tony Abbot’s denials,” Mr Howard’s comments “reveal that the Liberals’ love affair with WorkChoices remains as strong as ever.” If you are already a subscriber, please sign in below. If you're not a subscriber and would like to experience the full benefits of Lloyd's List DCN with a 14 day trial, please click here. Alternatively, click here to subscribe.This full article is available to Lloyd's List DCN subscribers only.




