Union Members
I have just read the online petition about “Community and Public Sector Union Affiliation” at: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/cpsu/
The petition says,
To: Stephen Jones, National Secretary, CPSU
As members of the CPSU, we request that the National Secretary obtain the opinion of members by plebiscite on the following question:
“Do you support the CPSU having a policy of no formal affiliations with any political party?”
There should be no union affiliation with any political party.
Ian Curr, May 2007
“There will be no socialism without democracy, but equally, no democratic advance outside a socialist perspective.” — Samir Amin.
With the federal election due next year, the Labor party is going through the process of selecting candidates to run for parliament.
The safe seat of Throsby has a 23% margin, so whoever is endorsed by Labor has a guaranteed entry into parliament. That being the case, you’d think competition would be fierce, but it’s not. Only one candidate is expected for the safe Labor seat.
Listen to ABC radio national program on the Throsby Pre-selection
Guests:
Jennie George MP
Member for Throsby
Rodney Cavalier
President, Southern Highlands branch, ALP
Stephen Jones
National Secretary, CPSU. Labor candidate for Throsby.
Reporter
James Carleton
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