Anthony Albanese is adamant John Setka must be expelled from the Labor Party after the controversial union boss was convicted for harassing his wife.

Setka is refusing to step down from his senior role in Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union, while members of the Labor national executive prepare to meet next week to officially sever his party ties.

John Setka at the Melbourne Magistrates Court with his wife Emma Walters on Wednesday. Credit:Jason South

"He will be gone on July 5," Mr Albanese told 3AW Radio on Thursday.

The Opposition Leader said Setka would have a chance to make his case to stay in the party at the meeting.