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Graham Matthews: is this the beginning of the end of Work Choices?

This week the Labor government introduced legislation into federal parliament which it assures us is to be the first step in the dismantling of Work Choices .

Work Choices you may recall was the Howard governments hated industrial legislation and the core issue debated during last year's federal election campaign.

In fact that vote was a poll on Work Choices.

But is this really the beginning of the end of Work Choices?

To find the answer to that question LeftCast spoke to Graham Matthews, national trade union coordinator for the Socialist Alliance.

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LeftCast February 22, 2008


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Labour Day in QLD: Kevin Rudd offers everyone "a fair go"

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Labour Day in Brisbane is the largest annual mobilisation of workers in Australia. On May 7th, 40,00 workers and their families marched through Brisbane to celebrate the unity of labour. ALP leader Kevin Rudd was there to offer them all " a fair go".

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Speakers:
  • ALP leader, Kevin Rudd
  • Margaret Gleeson
  • Paul Benedek
  • Amelia Taylor
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