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Issue No. 130 | 05 April 2002 |
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Lights Out on The Hill
Interview: Change Agent Industrial: Balancing the Books Unions: Breaking Out Politics: Pissing on the Light on the Hill History: Of Death and Taxes International: Now That's a Strike! Satire: Mugabe Voted Miss Zimbabwe: Denies Election Rigged Poetry: Flick Go The Branches Review: Red, Red Clydeside
The Soapbox Sport Week in Review Postcard
 Puplick's SermonChikka's LegacySocialists in the UKOrganising GloballyGrape DisappointmentUnion Resignations : Crisis or Opportunity?
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Letters to the Editor Union Resignations : Crisis or Opportunity?
It is an undeniable reality that there is a crisis within and between the ALP, and the Trade Union Movement. Fortunately in this diverse society we can call on the experience of many cultures to explain away our nightmares, and in this case , we must accept the Chinese myth of Crisis actually having a positive side to it . Is this the reason for Bob Carrs' visit to mainland China?
With the "Danger", comes the "Opportunity", and many have advocated, that the onset of a crisis, provides an opportunity for change and growth as well as a danger of regression or stagnation," This through the ages has been a documented fact, as many of those who we revere have only developed and bloomed through "Road to Damascus" awakenings through personal spiritual crisis, and others such as T.E. Lawrence through physical crisis, but the fact is; that those who survive the fire are much strengthen by it. This is much like our own land, where nature takes care of the weak and useless undergrowth, which provides the means of regeneration through providing the fodder for the fire which is required to free the seeds of most indigenous trees.
Sadly as I have oft repeated; in the ALP, and the Union Movement, the undergrowth resolutely refuse to carry out its natural function, thereby temporarily thwarting the universal plan. But in its futile attempt at eternal life it will eventually suffocate its very purpose of existence, and these economic perverts, like the stupid King Canute are trying to hold back the tide, rather than building channels to direct the floods of Globalization and Privatization, in to safe holding areas where they can be controlled, until more institutive and intelligent leaders are found for the common people and a clearer understanding of evolution is gained.
Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) stated, "The worth and value of a man is in his heart and his will: there lies his real honor. Valor is the strength, not of legs and arms, but of the heart and soul. Courage is not simply the mastery of fear through physical strength: it is that quality that springs from a certain type of spirit, honor, and integrity." Courage is habitual, contagious. "We become brave by doing brave acts,"
It is not the Maverick, Labor politician, or the loony left Union boss, playing to the gallery that displays these attributes, but it is true leadership that sees further that the few miles of arid, belt tightening desert that eventually leads to a cool and fertile oasis of economic growth. To speak in the vernacular, these Union "leaders", need a good kick us the "Arse", and some "Harse" , words to given them a taste of reality.
While not an advocate of Mickey Mouse Politics, the Premier of NSW, Mr. Bob Carr, is one that has shown this leadership and while seeking consensus, has refused to withdraw on issues of State importance , e.g.: the appointment of Michael Costa , as a circuit breaker in Police Affairs . This respect for strong leadership has been displayed by a continued popularity and re-election to office. While this has been my "Oration", for many years, those that are not in the Union Business, for the members, should for the welfare their members and of the nation, Excise themselves, retire with dignity and join all the other Arthur Scargills in Union Paradise , lest they end up in the dustbin of history.
Tom Collins
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