Ex Vic union boss joins Katter party

Bob Katter's party has recruited former Electrical Trades Union Victorian secretary Dean Mighell. Source: AAP

FORMER union boss and ousted Labor Party member Dean Mighell is joining independent MP Bob Katter's party to handle its industrial relations policy.

Just weeks after announcing his decision to quit as the Victorian secretary of the Electrical Trades Union, Mr Mighell announced he had accepted the leadership of the Katter's Australian Party's IR wing on Friday, flanked by Mr Katter.

"It's a great opportunity to work with Bob Katter in an emerging new party that can help redefine Australian politics for working people," he said.

"We need a strong voice. We haven't gotten that with Labor."

Mr Mighell was booted from the Labor Party under former prime minister Kevin Rudd after a tape emerged of him swearing and boasting about his negotiations with bosses.

He and Mr Katter shared concerns about the growing number of international workers on 457 visas, he said, adding that his first task will be to draft a "pro-union" IR policy for the party.

Mr Katter said Mr Mighell's philosophical underpinning in politics was identical to that of his party.

"Dean has the reputation as one of the most aggressive and successful trade union leaders in this country and that is why we have come to him," he said.

Mr Mighell faced internal union discipline over his support for Katter's Australian Party ahead of the last Queensland election.

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