Victorian public service union withdraws support from Labor government
A major union representing public servants will not back Labor at the state election, citing job cuts and high consultant spending.
At a glance
- CPSU will not back Labor at the 28 November Victorian state election
- Union condemned $1.2bn spending on consultants alongside public service job cuts
- Multiple unions have now withdrawn support or are campaigning against the government
The Community and Public Sector Union announced it will not support Labor at Victoria's state election later this month. The union criticised the government for reducing public service positions while spending $1.2 billion on consultants, describing the approach as "privatisation by stealth".
The decision follows similar moves by other unions that have either refused to endorse Labor or are actively campaigning against the government ahead of the poll.
Why it matters
Union backing is traditionally important for Labor electoral campaigns. The withdrawal of support from multiple unions signals significant discontent within the party's traditional base.
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