Allen Hicks, the Electrical Trades Union’s (ETU) national secretary, claims Labor has “completely sold out” working people and betrayed its own policy platforms by backing free trade agreements (FTAs) with Indonesia, Hong Kong and Peru. Accordingly, the ETU has passed a resolution to cease providing donations to federal Labor; although it will continue to offer funding to state branches and federal candidates who demonstrate a commitment to fair trade:
“The Electrical Trades Union resolves that it is appalled by the actions of the Labor shadow cabinet in supporting recent trade deals,” the resolution said.
“The lack of leadership shown by Anthony Albanese and the lack of direct communication by caucus members is a disgrace.
