Paul Howes to quit, Labor to lose

[nero_bolt]

Australia's highest profile unionist, Paul Howes, is expected to announce his resignation from the union movement on Monday.

Sources within the Australian Workers Union confirmed on Sunday night that Mr Howes, its national secretary, would announce his departure.

It was not clear if Mr Howes, who could not be reached for comment on Sunday night, would stand down immediately or see out the remainder of his term as head of the union.

He was re-elected its national secretary only last year. Mr Howes, 32, is engaged to Qantas executive Olivia Wirth and has, since announcing their relationship, been unwilling to comment on issues relating to the airline - where his union has hundreds of members. Mr Howes and Ms Wirth will marry in April.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/paul-howes-expected-to-stand-down-from-union-m...

[boris1gary]

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@debra9275 wrote:
I knew someone would say that lol

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Debra, I only selectively read,  scan down the left and select, except sometimes when I need a giggle. This thread has been one of my new  favourites.

[just_me_karen]

No. It's hockey. It looks exactly like him lmao.

[monman12]

"Debra, I only selectively read,"

That is worthy of a chuckle.