21 GONE: CFMEU bosses purged as administrator finally takes over militant union
Powerful office holders in Qld’s CFMEU branch, including Michael Ravbar and Jade Ingham, have been purged by the federal administrator appointed to clean up the union.
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Feds take sting out of CFMEU’s threats of war
The CFMEU pledged to wage war on the state gov, but it couldn’t even reach the front line before the sacking of 280 office holders, decimated its ability to advance its political cause.
’Appalled’: Jobs axed in blow to union
A major union put into administration by the federal government after allegations of corruption and links to criminal gangs has hit back in a fiery statement.
CFMEU strikes and protests to continue despite administrator’s new powers
Minister Grace Grace says there are “very good people” within the CFMEU and declared the state government was not taking the granting of broad powers to an administrator lightly.
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CFMEU pulls out of controversial stadium build
One of Australia’s biggest unions has walked away from a proposed Yarraville stadium project, leaving its future in limbo.
Union in court over mysterious posters attacking Labor
The CFMEU is accused of being behind posters that slammed Labor’s Ged Kearney over her mining share portfolio.
Union demands answers after first industrial manslaughter case dropped
The CFMEU is calling for a review into the withdrawal of the Territory’s first-ever industrial manslaughter charges against a titan of the construction industry.
Bombshell ‘interference’ claim halts hearing
A parliamentary hearing has descended into a row and been suspended after one politician made a wild claim about another.
Why no one should win a bonus for just doing their job
With workers at an Adelaide crane firm collecting a swag of allowances under a new CFMEU agreement, Kathryn Bermingham asks, how low has the bar been set?
$10 to turn up to work on time: ‘Ridiculous’ bonuses questioned
Bonuses for crane workers who arrive on time and wear the right uniform have been questioned by the Master Builders Association – despite overall praise for the CFMEU-brokered deal.
Crane workers to receive bizarre bonus for arriving on time
Workers at an Adelaide crane firm will collect a swag of allowances under a new agreement brokered by the John Setka-led CFMEU – including one that might surprise you.
Setka’s face to be scrubbed from side of tram
CFMEU advertising plastered onto the sides of an AdelaideMetro tram is expected to be removed today, while the union has been accused of “lapping up” the controversy generated by the wrap.
More strife on North East Link project build
A new CMFEU tactic is expected to deliver significant financial pain for builders and increase the risk of blowouts and delays on the North East Link.
Premier lashed as CFMEU tram row explodes
Outrage over a CFMEU-branded tram that allegedly “triggered” the estranged and fearful wife of union boss John Setka has erupted in parliament.
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