Labor's May Day Push

This article from the World Socialist Web Site discusses the lead-up to a May Day rally in Melbourne, Australia, organized by Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC). It highlights the growing disconnect between the union bureaucracy and the rank-and-file workers, particularly in the context of an upcoming state election. The author argues that the VTHC, aligned with the Labor government, is deliberately suppressing discussion about the election at the rally to avoid scrutiny of Labor's pro-war and pro-big business policies. The article criticizes the union leadership for prioritizing their relationship with the Labor Party over the interests of the working class. It also points out the hypocrisy of union officials, who speak about social justice while backing a government implementing policies detrimental to workers. The piece contends that the Labor government has consistently attacked workers' rights and wages, and has escalated military spending. This is seen as a betrayal of the working class, and the union's support for Labor is perceived as complicity in this betrayal. The author emphasizes that many workers are frustrated and seeking an alternative to the established political order, but their concerns are being ignored by the union leadership. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/03/xeur-m03.html