It doesn't change anything from what I was doing before.

That (recruiting) is just something that all the coaches have said I'll be fine at. It just takes time getting to know people. It helps having us established, being who we are. People know who you are. It's not as difficult. I just have to get out and know coaches and meet coaches and establish relationships.

There's probably 20 guys out there that have more experience, better resumes. There is a little bit of, 'I was in the right place at the right time.' There was a little bit of luck. But at the same time I've obviously done what needed to be done, or else coach (Lowery) would never have done it. He's not handing out jobs to anyone. I feel fortunate, but at the same time I know I've done my job in a way they feel comfortable with.

The Change to Win Federation is not going to stand by and silently watch a big business unfairly fire union members. So we got out there early this morning and made some noise as a part of our demand for the new hotel owners to reinstate these workers.

Our effort is to change the Medicare drug law. If this campaign had the effect of changing the political environment and that's what is required ... that would be fine with us. But we're not an organization that is principally, or is at all, about electoral campaigns.

The prime minister must clarify this matter to the public before we send the petition to the commission amid huge public criticism so far.