Inside militant union’s threat of war on Qld
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.
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Warning as tradies to walk off job
A warning has been issued to hundreds of tradies who are expected to put down their tools in solidarity with the embattled CFMEU, following the sacking of 270 union officials.
War on the streets: Everything to expect at CFMEU rally
Hundreds of CFMEU members are set to protest on Tuesday morning after the union was plunged into administration with a massive rally in Brisbane and one in Cairns.
‘Attack on the working class’: Furious CFMEU goes to ‘war’ with Labor
The militant CFMEU has launched an attack on the Federal government, threatening union revenge after it was plunged into administration, with mass protest rallies planned.
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