UNION HEAVIES
Union Heavies
-
10
Her HSU anti-corruption crusade has won her fans – and enemies -
9
A key player in this year's historic equal pay win -
8
The globe-trotting MUA boss punches above his weight -
7
Still finding her feet at the ACTU -
6
The CFMEU sleeping giant is beginning to roar under his watch -
5
The union movement's quiet achiever -
4
The transport union top dog relishes being in a scrap -
3
Expectations are high for the incoming ACTU secretary -
2
The shoppies boss is still a force after 30 years in the job -
1
Howes’ headline-grabbing ways are paying off
About the List
Although fewer than one in five Australians belong to one, trade unions can still flex serious political and economic muscle -- especially when Labor is in power. Union bosses organise strikes, negotiate pay rises and working conditions, lobby for policy changes and are key factional players in the ALP.
Private Media Publications
