‘Never been more betrayed’: Fired up workers protest CFMEU crackdown
A large crowd of fired-up construction worker union members in have marched on the office of a Labor senator chanting anti-government slogans as part of a national day of action.
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A large crowd of fired-up construction worker union members in have marched on the office of a Labor senator chanting anti-government slogans as part of a national day of action.
A new company was formed by sacked CFMEU heavyweights as the militant union was plunged into administration, with the state secretary to launch a High Court challenge.
Get back to work. That’s the blunt message from many Queenslanders at the CFMEU. HAVE YOUR SAY
The CFMEU will wage war against Labor in retaliation for the mass sacking of hundreds of union officials, prompting fears Brisbane’s construction projects could be held to ransom.
The militant CFMEU’s record low membership has plunged even further, but the construction industry says its power and influence remain.
The John Setka-led Victorian branch of the CFMEU has now formally taken control of the SA branch – and last night Setka was there to celebrate.
Financial documents show how the CFMEU drained its coffers to help Labor win the March state election.
When Anthony Albanese was in opposition, he heavily backed the CFMEU – which wears its history of thuggery like a badge of honour. Now we are all paying for it, writes Des Houghton.
One of SA’s most prominent developers says a CFMEU merger could decimate the construction industry – unless businesses push back against excessive demands.
The PM has copped a grilling over a powerful union but he says the Opposition questions reveal why they just lost an election.
A $15,000 role for a CFMEU lawyer has sparked claims the state government is paying back debts for major union donations to its election funds.
CFMEU boss John Setka is enjoying an inordinate level of power over the ALP – and Labor’s attempts to put an end to it have been laughable, writes David Penberthy.
A state government MP says he has no idea whether there were any strings attached to a hefty donation from the Victorian branch of a militant union.
A Victorian union helped bankroll SA Labor’s victorious election campaign, despite its leader being kicked out of the party.
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