The right to strike is an individuals basic perogative, in a democracy.That has gone now, as we move to an increasingly authoritarian state. Workers in W.A. have been charged under industrial laws and face crippling fines for the denial of their labour.
Newly appointed, one-eyed umpire, John Lloyd (Australian Building and Construction Commissioner), is picking on the little people because he can. The company they work for, would prefer this did not happen, because it will interfere with the bottom line. Even this makes no difference in big-brother Howards fear mongering campaign. A link to this sad first case can be found here.
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