The past week has seen several front page stories and prominent reports in the media attacking trade unions. We seek out a response from union officials to these attacks. Is there any basis to the allegations made in the media. Who stands to benefit from a demonised and criminalised union movement? Why now? Are these media attacks timed to coincide with federal and state anti democratic legislation before parliaments? We speak with Luke Hilikari, Campaigns Coordinator and Trades Hall, Tim Gooden General Secretary of the The Trades and Labour Council, Geelong, and Dave Kerin, long time union activist and campaigner.