Industrial problems
Sir,—ln the light of recent industrial unrest it was interesting recently, to see Mr Bill Andersen, of the Federation of Labour, answering questions concerning this unrest and also his political philosophy. A deft master of the gentle sidestep and the digressionary soft shuffle, Mr Andersen gave few direct answers but he did admit to an admiration for Russian communism and a strong revulsion for capitalism. Indeed, capitalism was for cheats, and he would work for its overthrow as would the Socialist Unity Party. It is difficult to see how Mr Andersen can take a stance in industrial matters which is not bitterly opposed to employers, who are, in S.U.P. philosophy, to be eventually replaced by State institutions. These class struggle ideals, echoed by many expatriate trade union leaders, can scarcely find expression in rational industrial relationships.—Yours, etc., P. W. MURDOCH. May 31, 1983.
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