Frances wrote on Mar 27
th, 2014 at 2:16pm:
Trade unions need to involve themselves in all the issues that could affect the quality of life of their members and not just industrial matters. Issues regarding welfare would affect union members who lose their jobs (quite likely under the present government) and could affect members who are injured in the workplace.
The judge said Williamson was in a position of power when he defrauded the union of nearly $1 million.
Williamson is facing a possible 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to four charges including fraud and recruiting others to hinder a police investigation.
Prosecutors say Williamson, who was already on a salary of about $500,000, was motivated by greed.
The court has been told the former Australian Labor Party president submitted false invoices to the union from a company in his wife's name.
Williamson's lawyers say he has apologised and taken full responsibility for his actions, noting he has also suffered depression since his behaviour was exposed.
More to come. LIKE THIS GET INVOLVED
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