ALP to the rear, say Cairns unionists

May 8, 2010
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CAIRNS — State and federal ALP parliamentarians were sent to the rear of the Labour Day march and rally in Cairns, trailing behind about 1000 unionists and their supporters. The theme of the march was opposition to the Queensland government's privatisation plans.

Far North Queensland region Electrical Trades Union organiser Stuart Traill called for the abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission, with its special interrogation powers, and other laws directed against workers in the construction industry.

Indigenous activist Terry O’Shane and Rail Tram and Bus Union delegate Richie Bates also spoke.

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