Union Reaction To Leaked Construction Report
The latest construction industry productivity report by Econ Tech has been leaked before its due release. The Australian who ran the story on their front page says the report raises further questions about Kevin Rudd’s IR policy. According to the results of the study, which was commissioned by The Australian Building and Construction Commission, the demise of militant unionism and the resulting industrial peace has led to productivity jumping a remarkable 9.4% and boosted the economy by $15 billion. But the Construction Forestry, Mining and Energy Union says the report appears to be based on false premises and the timing of the report’s leak confirms its design to assist John Howard’s election campaign in the lead up to the election. The report also was leaked on the eve of Kevin Rudd’s housing summit in Canberra.