Stories about the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
Imagine if teachers told parents they had a “bullet with your name on it’’, or called them “f***ing dogs”, they’d be instantly removed. It’s so far-fetched it’s laughable – but not for the CFMEU, writes Madonna King.
Tougher laws to stamp out the CFMEU’s culture will be considered – and many Queenslanders are already on board. HAVE YOUR SAY
The former Labor state government spent $150,000 of taxpayers’ money to help the militant CFMEU fight back against allegations of illegal conduct.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie “would not rule anything out” to purge the CFMEU of intimidation and misogyny, amid a warning the militant union would “push back” following a damning report into its violent culture.
CFMEU officials believed they should write the laws, control public servants and relentlessly abused Labor ministers, a shocking 45-page report has revealed.
In a war launched by the CFMEU on its AWU rival, children were threatened and members punched. HOT SPOTS MAPPED
The CFMEU’s administrator has declared an end to intimidatory tactics as he vows to hold those responsible for violence to account.
The militant CFMEU loved the phrase “Is it true? Or did you read it in The Courier-Mail”. Well it turns out the violence and thuggery we exposed was, writes The Editor.
Construction industry fears over the militant CFMEU pushing SA companies off major building sites are sparking calls for more transparency around contracts.
The ACTU’s Sally McManus has been targeted in a leaked recording of a union meeting over her attempts to remove bikies. LISTEN TO THE TAPE
One SA construction industry operator claims he’s lost $15m in contracts to Victoria as the militant CFMEU takes over the state’s building sites.
Redundancy packages worth hundreds of thousands are being offered to CFMEU officials, with leaked emails showing workers’ frustration at the lack of action on corruption crackdown.
A building industry “blacklist” of more than 100 names has emerged. Many of those on it have been linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and the CFMEU. Unions are fuming.
The CFMEU has sponsored the boxing career of the son of a Hells Angels bikie while it has been under administration.
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