Unions have played a critical role in establishing safe workplaces with fair pay. However, statistics in Australia show a decline in membership and support for the union movement. Check out the ABS:
http://www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/abs@.nsf/7d12b0f6763c78caca257061001cc588/592d2f759d9d38a9ca256ec1000766f7!OpenDocument
A quick glance of recent news headlines shows that the traditional support labour government might have given to unions is flailing:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/nswbudget2008/workers-its-your-sacrifice/2008/06/03/1212258826237.html
more to come...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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