Unions have a history of merging – that's why the new 'super union' makes sense
- Written by Peter Holland, Associate Professor in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations, Monash University
Australian trade unions have always changed and merged to reflect the shifting nature of work and employment, as industries and occupations disappear or develop.
This is why it makes sense for the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) and the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union...
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