September
- Exclusive
- Industrial relations
CFMEU delegates investigated over ‘steeling’ claims
One of the union delegates under investigation for allegedly selling steel from a major government site is a former member of the infamous Bra Boys surf gang.
- David Marin-Guzman
Qube sues own employees for damages for blocking ship services
A wage dispute between logistics group Qube and wharfies in Melbourne has escalated after the company sued more than 20 union members.
- Jenny Wiggins and David Marin-Guzman
Why do I have to pay more for others’ free childcare?
Readers’ letters on who bears the cost of childcare subsidies; bitcoin going mainstream; the BCA and populism; the cost of nuclear energy; CFMEU members’ fears; and the benefits of hip replacement.
George Alex’s boast: I’m untouchable because CFMEU ‘need money’
The organised crime boss bragged that the union deemed his firms “untouchable” on building sites because union officials needed their “kickers”, according to police surveillance.
- David Marin-Guzman and Nick McKenzie
Record fine over ‘scab’ abuse at Oaky North coal mine picket
The mining union and officials have been ordered to pay more than $650,000 in fines for verbally abusing strike-breaking workers during a seven-month lockout.
- David Marin-Guzman
- Opinion
- Building Bad
Labor says CFMEU situation is under control. But look on the streets
The CFMEU rallies are the obvious signs of turmoil behind the scenes as a government-appointed administrator struggles to deal with union threats.
- Jennifer Hewett
Minister, watchdog put onus on Cbus to decide on controversial directors
Industrial Relations Minister Murray Watt and the prudential watchdog sidestepped any endorsement of union firebrand Paddy Crumlin to the board.
- Hannah Wootton
‘Your scalp will be ours’: Union threat to employers
Unionists backing the CFMEU have told thousands of protesters that anyone who assists the administrator as “betrayers”.
- David Marin-Guzman and Gus McCubbing
- Opinion
- Building Bad
Put new ‘cop on beat’ to stop CFMEU menace machine
We need a new national body with the right powers and accountability to fairly police the threat-filled no-go, police-free zone of Australian life.
- Mike Zorbas
CFMEU administrator takes on labour hire as industry model
The man assigned to clean out the CFMEU is opening up a broader inquiry into the labour hire industry.
- David Marin-Guzman
‘Extremely volatile’: CFMEU delegate grabs AFR photographer
A CFMEU member has allegedly manhandled a Nine photographer as union members vote to walk off the job in Sydney next week.
- Gus McCubbing and David Marin-Guzman
More CFMEU directors removed from industry super fund boards
The union’s administrator has replaced the two BUSSQ directors with other CFMEU officials.
- Hannah Wootton
CFMEU delegates back next wave of industry walkouts
Thousands of construction workers will stage another industry walkout next week as part of a new “line in the sand” campaign.
- David Marin-Guzman
Union redundancy fund war heats up
A major NSW fund has blocked members from transferring their money to the John Setka-backed Incolink fund in a fight to control billions of dollars in the unregulated sector.
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- David Marin-Guzman
- Exclusive
- Building Bad
CFMEU deals put union in bed with bikies and the underworld
An investigation reveals the relationships that have vaulted companies with links to criminals into favoured positions on the nation’s building sites.
- Nick McKenzie and David Marin-Guzman
CFMEU administrator says union’s woes ‘worse than reported’
Two weeks after taking on what he calls the toughest job of his life, Mark Irving says he will target both unionists and bosses who have crossed the line.
- Nick McKenzie, David Marin-Guzman and Ben Schneiders
CFMEU official used super fund money to help union, alleges APRA
Legal action has started against Michael O’Connor, who is accused of knowing a First Super staffer was also performing work for his labour organisation.
- Max Mason and Hannah Wootton
CFMEU organiser charged with threats to kill
The charges against the senior CFMEU organiser are the first since a joint investigation into the union.
- David Marin-Guzman and Nick McKenzie
Major blue-collar union splits from ACTU
Electricians, posties and plumbers have resolved to disaffiliate from the ACTU over its support for the CFMEU administration laws, in a historic split.
- David Marin-Guzman
CFMEU ban to deny Labor millions in election cash
Party figures expect rival unions including the United Workers Union and the conservative Shoppies to fill a funding void left by the CFMEU’s administration.
- Tom McIlroy and David Marin-Guzman