Ex-bikie turned CFMEU delegate to make boxing comeback
A former unionist who served eight years in a Melbourne prison is eyeing off a comeback to professional fighting, but it’s not expected to be without scrutiny. See the video.
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Bikies’ threats to CFMEU members for six-figure compensation
Security has been beefed up at CFMEU offices across Australia as union heavyweights cop menacing threats from bikies who are demanding large sums of cash.
Ex-Woolies boss gives both barrels to ‘irresponsible’ union, Labor
Roger Corbett has blasted the UWU for inflicting maximum damage on the community and the federal government for allowing it with new IR rules.
Strikes threaten economy, inflationary bubble, warns retail boss
Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott is growing increasingly concerned about the strike by Woolworths workers that is leaving shelves empty and threatens to spill into higher supply chain costs, inflation and a spike in the cost of living for families.
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Building unions to campaign against Labor in major shake-up
Construction industry unions are set to campaign against Labor candidates in key seats amid a push to establish a rival trade union body as they lash out over the Albanese government’s call to put the CFMEU into administration.
‘Breath away from disaster’: Union fires up over water security job
The CFMEU has warned of an industrial relations “disaster” at council’s largest-ever construction project over claims of jobs going south, but lead contractor John Holland has stated the firm had a longstanding commitment Cairns suppliers.
Former CFMEU heavyweight reveals next move
Sacked Queensland CFMEU heavyweight Jade Ingham has issued a warning to Labor politicians as he revealed his next step after the union was placed in administration.
Demand to CFMEU after alleged death threat
A minister has condemned a controversial decision to re-employ a union organiser who is facing charges relating to an alleged death threat.
Why Gavin ‘Capable’ Preston refused to shake Setka’s hand
The late gangman, shot in broad daylight last September, used to boast on construction sites about refusing to shake the CFMEU leader’s hand.
Sacked CFMEU official dumped from major board
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has acted to remove a CFMEU heavyweight from the board of QLeave before the state government went into caretaker mode.
Stevens’ secret bikie builder docs revealed: What top cop told Labor
The police commissioner advice that the government said shouldn’t be made public is officially out in the open after a Liberal FOI bid. Read it here.
10,400 working days lost: Welcome to nation’s strike capital
Queensland has extended its lead as Australia’s strike capital, with a staggering 10,400 working days lost to industrial action in the June quarter.
‘Abolish unions’: Furious demand amid Qld’s ‘out of control’ strike stats
Australia’s ‘strike capital’ remains Queensland but there are furious calls for change. HAVE YOUR SAY
Casual workers making $300k on North East Link under alleged CFMEU rort
A bombshell claim alleges the multinational consortium running the North East Link has been coerced by the CFMEU into hiring casual workers on $300k for the project.
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