The trade union movement is mourning the passing of Simon Crean 74, who died suddenly whilst in Europe on Sunday.
Simon was President of the ACTU from 1985 to 1990, went on to be elected to Federal Parliament and to become the leader of the Labor Party between 2001 and 2003.
Unions NSW welcomes the High Court decision to overturn the ban on unions spending more than $20,000 in NSW by-elections. Our industrial team has worked tirelessly for the removal of a cap that was so low it stopped third parties from getting involved in by-elections at all.
The union movement is mourning the loss of Lina Cabaero, coordinator of Asian Women at Work.
She dedicated her life to organising with the oppressed & marginalised.
We will continue her struggle for rights for migrant workers.
Vale Lina. Rest in Power.
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Sadden to hear of the passing of Mike Bailey. A very warm caring engaged man who had impeccable manners. He was a delight to work with during the 2007 federal election campaign. Condolences to his family.