The new president of ACTU will not let himself go to work

Fresh from her election as President of the supreme union body, Michele O'Neill promised to stand up to the Labor Party over critical political differences.

The former boss of the union of textiles, clothing and footwear was elected the Australian Council of Trade Unions at his triennial convention on Tuesday.

The 56-year-old man is proud of CUTA's independence and will not hesitate to criticize the ALP when it deems it necessary

. There is nothing unhealthy in the debate about the future of the country, "said Mrs. O Neil at the PAA

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten addressed at the CUTA Congress in Brisbane Tuesday night. [19659002"Ithinkit'sanexcellentjobattheheadofthegovernmentandhopefullywewillhavetheopportunitytohaveitasourfirstminister"saidMrNeil(19659002)"WearenotalwaysinagreementbutIthinkofit"

Ms. O. Neil recently headed the CFMEU Textiles Division following a tripartite super-merger involving MUA and its TCFUA

an area in which it continues to disagree with the 39, ALP on the policy of refugees and asylum seekers.

"The CUTA has a strong position on refugees" Ms. O Neil said, "I am confident that these policies will be consistent with what I personally believe."

Innes Willox, Director General of the Australian Industrial Group, said the employers had been dealing constructively with Ms. O. Neil for several years through her work in the Textiles Union.

"We look forward to continuing to work together on the many mutually beneficial issues for both industry and workers," Willox said. is much more that unites companies and workers than divides them. Everyone benefits from a growing economy, competitive industries and increased employment. "