The two Kevins

The latest blow-up between the CFMEU and Kevin Rudd is another example of everything that is wrong with the union movement in today's society.
Don't get me wrong - I myself am a union member and strongly advocate union representation in the workplace - but there are ways of going about it that don't damage the reputation of unions in general and the Labor Party.
Joe McDonald must be held to account for his actions, and Kevin Reynolds' attack on Kevin Rudd serves only one purpose - damaging the greater good (toppling John Howard) for which both organisations are aiming.
The CFMEU needs to pull its head in.
It needs to understand that unions no longer rule the workplace, but can have a positive, pro-active influence if they play their cards right.
If Kevin Reynolds and Joe McDonald can't adapt to a changing workplace climate, they will push swinging voters away from Labor and risk returning Jophn Howard to power - then they're really fucked.