Only 16 percent of the Australian workforce belong to a union. Are unions still relevant to the economy and society or are they a relic of the past?  Former union boss Bill Kelty and business leader Jennifer Westacott discuss the history and role of unions and what's needed to meet our current economic problems.

Only 16 percent of the Australian workforce belong to a union. Are unions still relevant to the economy and society or are they a relic of the past? Former union boss Bill Kelty and business leader Jennifer Westacott discuss the history and role of unions and what's needed to meet our current economic problems.

Do unions help or harm the economy?

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Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

Big Ideas&nbsp;brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

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Do unions help or harm the economy?

Do unions help or harm the economy?