CFMEU watchdog ‘independent’ – but Treasurer has tight grip on leash
The Treasurer will tightly control a new government body established to police the productivity of the CFMEU, despite claims it will be independent.
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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.
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.
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CFMEU protesters head to the pub, kicked out of casino in wild scenes
CFMEU workers have headed to the pub, been barred from the Star Casino and let expletives fly after a chaotic morning.
‘As strong as ever’: CFMEU ‘locking’ local SA businesses out of work
CFMEU-backed Victorian companies are setting up shop in SA and ‘locking’ local businesses out of work – even while the union is in administration, a local construction boss says.
New probe into Setka’s CFMEU SA takeover
A bombshell new investigation into union spending, kickbacks, and underworld links will examine whether Victoria’s “cycle of lawlessness” infected the South Australian branch of the CFMEU.
Setka’s takeover of CFMEU’s SA branch investigated in fresh probe
A bombshell new investigation into union spending, kickbacks, and underworld links will examine whether Victoria’s “cycle of lawlessness” infected the South Australian branch of the CFMEU.
Bleijie takes swipe at CFMEU defence
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has questioned the role of the man tasked with helping clean up the Queensland CFMEU after he came to the defence of the militant union.
‘CFMEU is not in lock-step with bikies’: Barrister slams claims
Bikies are not involved in the Queensland branch of the CFMEU, the barrister tasked with cleaning up the state branch has declared, as he lashed the government for putting officials at risk.
Security beefed up at CFMEU’s Brisbane office after alleged bikie threats
Private security guards have hired and dispatched to the CFMEU’s Brisbane office by the national administrator following serious threats made to union members.
‘CFMEU’s a symptom – the disease is spending so much money’
CFMEU’s Dylan Howard has staunchly defended the union’s “perks” – but opinion remains divided among Queenslanders. HAVE YOUR SAY
Why LNP really scrapped the controversial CFMEU ‘tax’
Unions and so-called work ‘perks’ have become the scapegoat for blowouts on Qld projects as the LNP moves to scrap the BPIC policy. But there’s more to the story, writes CFMEU official Dylan Howard.
CFMEU nominated directors to join Cbus board after test
The union’s nominated directors Paddy Crumlin, Jason O’Mara and Lucy Weber will join the board of Cbus.
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