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RUDD-GILLARD LISTEN TO WORKERS
15 December 2006
SA Unions Secretary Janet Giles says tackling Howard's unfair IR laws is a sure-fire vote winner for new ALP Leader Kevin Rudd and his deputy Julia Gillard.
Ms Giles says Mr Rudd and Ms Gillard will hear first hand how the laws are affecting workers when they visit a prominent Adelaide construction site this morning (Hotel Adelaide redevelopment, Brougham Place, North Adelaide at 7 am).
Ms Giles says she is delighted that Industrial Relations will be tackled by Julia Gillard.
"We are very pleased and excited that Julia Gillard has this portfolio. Industrial Relations will have the added profile and clout of being the deputy leader's responsibility, indicating that the ALP is taking this issue extremely seriously."
"It is an added bonus that Ms Gillard is from South Australia, as that gives her an insight into the unique challenges facing our state. We hope she makes regular visits to remain in touch with the reality facing workers and their families as these unfair laws begin to bite."
"South Australia will be crucial to the ALP's fortunes at the next federal election."
"The three crucial marginal seats of Wakefield, Makin and Kingston could hold the key to office. If the ALP can win those seats, it has a strong chance of winning government."
"Our research shows that Industrial Relations is a critical issue to voters in those seats. People are struggling to maintain mortgages, pay bills and provide for their kids. They don't like the uncertainty of dismissal without warning, of individual contracts which reduce their earnings, and of the stripping of their work rights."
"We look forward to Ms Gillard visiting these electorates and outlining her vision to restore fairness, security and safety to workers", Ms Giles says.
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