Interested in the view of mine in relation to Paul Howes? Well I must be careful what I say. We have agreed not to talk about each other after last years court action. I can talk about the topics though.
I didn't watch this press club thing but I read bits and pieces. This idea of a grand compact between companies, Govt and unions is an absolute crock. It is well know that politics has nothing to do with ethics, democracy or fairness, it is all about numbers.
I look at the numbers in this proposed "compact" - Libs and Companies v's unions. 2 versus 1. You lose. We will get absolutely shafted under such an arrangement. Add to that the comments about some workers in Aus being paid too much and you can work out where it leads.
I've not seen one union person support the views espoused by Howes the other day. Maybe it matters not when the hounds you run with have the numbers in parliament.