Updated: Muscat reacts as PN demands Tony Zarb's resignation over tenders comment

The Nationalist Party this morning called for the resignation of the General Workers' Union general secretary  after releasing an audio recording where Tony Zarb is heard suggesting the union may "give a push" in tendering processes to companies which are friendly with it. (above) Earlier, the GWU claimed the recording constituted  "deceitful reporting". The audio was recorded during a meeting between Mr Zarb, a representative of a private company, and a mediator. The union said the meeting was meant to address the problem of precarious work. It said the PN had broadcast selected and edited parts of a private conversation in a manner intended to harm the union. This was a continuation of the PN’s attacks against the union and the interests of the workers it represented. The union said it was considering further action. (Footage above shows the footage and audio produced by the PN media). The PN said that the recording showed the pressure which the GWU was placing on businessmen and contractors. It was clear that the GWU would be the privileged partner of a Labour government, putting other trade unions and their members at a disadvantage. The party described the union's attitude...