Beazley bullied by unions into AWA pledge, PM says.

Beazley bullied by unions into AWA pledge, PM says. :

"'What kind of country are we going to build where you say to people who can better themselves by working harder, 'We're not going to let you do so', and that is the essence of Mr Beazley's policy - don't trust people, do what the unions tell you."

Exactly, that's what we were doing. We were working with the bosses and the unions and the various other tribunals to get the right mix for everyone. We actually had choices and we were able to negotiate things like workplace training, parental leave, LSL entitlements and accouchement leave. All of that was negotiated through our unions and with our bosses. Now the individual workers are not in the position to negotiate.People would be happy if these workplace changes were good. Mr. Beasley is a man of considerable experience and clearly he has looked at all of this and listened to people. He is not one to be bullied because he has a mind of his own. Isn't that so annoying?!