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Friday, February 10, 2006

Workers Online - Issue 294

Editorial
The long hot summer, the calm before the storm, is finally passed; and as March 1 approaches the new world of work is looming and the extent of the attack on organised labour is becoming clear. As workers Online and, it seemed, the entire union movement retreated to recharge its batteries after last year's exertions, a few things became clear.

First the opinion polls, which had moved so decisively around WorkChoices, reverted back to a clear lead for the government - proof positive that is the momentum of the union campaign and not the advocacy of the ALP that was shifting voters. The moment the foot is off the accelerator the whole shows stalls.

more: http://workers.labor.net.au/294/editorial_editorial.html
 
 

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