John Robertson, Secretary
2003 saw many affiliates of the Labor Council grow their membership. Those unions that did grow their membership did so by targeting their resources in many of the key growth sectors of the economy. The very areas where unions must make inroads if we are to ensure the future viability of the movement.

However a reminder of the challenges that lie before the union movement was the release of ABS statistics that recorded a decline in the level of union density in New South Wales and nationally. This continuing decline in union density is of concern to both the Labor Council and its affiliated unions. The obvious need to turn this around and organise workers into unions continued to focus and drive the agenda of the Labor Council throughout 2003.
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Mark Lennon
Assistant Secretary, Mark Lennon’s year consisted of industrial, political, trustee and administrative work. Mark was responsible for co-ordinating the Labor Council's campaign against the federal government’s Workplace Relations (Termination of Employment) Bill.
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Chris Christodolou
Chris had responsibility for a range of matters during 2003 including the Building and Construction Industry, the Secure Employment Test Case, assistance to the Rugby League Professionals Association, and a number of disputes which have arisen during the year.
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Alison Peters
Alison has been involved in research, planning, lobbying, consultation and negotiations on issues such as legislative change, workplace restructuring, work value, medical standards and new human resource policies and procedures.

Alison has also worked with other officers and affiliates to develop and implement organising campaigns so that the unions improve their strength when dealing with the issues confronting them.
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Michael Gadiel
Michael’s main focus for the year has been the energy industry, with award negotiations in both Delta Electricity and Transgrid. Michael was also involved in achieving a purchasing agreement with various local government councils.

Michael was also fortunate enough to win one of two scholarships to participate in the Harvard Trade Union program, which he attended in the first two and a half months of 2003.
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