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Issue No. 231 | 30 July 2004 |
Bright Sparks
Interview: Power and the Passion Unions: Tackling the Heavy Hitters Industrial: Seeing the Forest For The Wood Housing: Home Truths International: Boycott Busters Economics: Ideology and Free Trade History: Long Shadow of a Forgotten Man Review: Chewing the Fat Poetry: Dear John
Goons, Scabs in Desert Showdown Breakthrough Saves 87 Positions
Politics The Soapbox The Locker Room Postcard
Tom On Alienation
Labor Council of NSW |
Letters to the Editor Tom On Alienation
It is with regret that I observe that with every day that passes there are more and more examples of how alienated the ALP is from mainstream opinion. The union movement�s decision of detachment is no different and reflects a growing mood within contemporary society which is more regularly questioning how it makes sense to remain linked to a party which represents a small minority of society (18% private industry). In recent times many people have taken the decision that the future of Australia does not lie with a failed adversarial roles of militant and reactionary political parties. It is also clear that more union members are coming to that view and voting with their feet to leave only a few who have yet to recognize the diminished role of Unions and the disenfranchisement of ALP members. The realignment of Australian society will continue while the the liberals continue provide strong and clear leadership, taking the nation forward to a better future and in stark contrast to the regressive and fragmented policies of the rudderless ships of socialist politics. Tom Collins
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