The future of unions called into question
As officials meet for the Australian Council of Trade Unions Congress in Sydney this week, one topic on the agenda is the need for tougher laws following the scandal around Federal MP Craig Thomson. The former head of the Health Services Union has been accused of misusing union funds to pay for personal expenses, such as escort services and campaign costs. The Australian Council of Trade Unions has said the reputation of the union movement has been tarnished by this scandal.
The former head of the Health Services Union has been accused of misusing union funds to pay for personal expenses, such as escort services and campaign costs.The Australian Council of Trade Unions has said the reputation of the union movement has been tarnished by this scandal.The government is looking to introduce legislation to make sure that corruption is investigated in a speedy way.