Builders fight back on gold-plated CFMEU pay deals
Builders are seeking legal advice on how to rip up gold-plated CFMEU pay deals after the union was put into administration.
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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.
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.
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CFMEU and builders resolve super fund dispute
Master Builders Qld and their old mates the CFMEU have kissed and made up over the future of the $6bn industry super fund BUSSQ.
Inside the CFMEU’s plans for a $12m ‘wellness centre’
The CFMEU has launched a bid to build a $12m six-storey training and wellness centre on a heritage Carlton site, including a rain garden and roof terraces.
CFMEU demands action to protect $6bn fund after mass resignation
Hundreds of CFMEU members have rallied in Brisbane, demanding action from Master Builders Queensland to protect the industry’s $6bn super fund after the resignation of half the board.
John Setka accused of making vile threats to estranged wife
Union boss John Setka is being investigated by police over the alleged abuse of his estranged wife Emma Walters.
‘Appalling and disgraceful’: Judge blasts ‘rogue union’ and its boss
A judge has branded the powerful CFMEU a ‘rogue union’ and has blasted its Queensland boss for ”pointlessly flouting” his obligations under the law.
Setka accused of more abuse by estranged wife
CFMEU leader John Setka faces new allegations of verbal abuse and making threats against his estranged wife, Emma Walters.
Board exodus, boss MIA as super left giant rudderless amid crisis
The $6bn construction industry super fund in Queensland is rudderless with the boss of the troubled BUSSQ missing in action following a mass exodus from the board.
Super directors step down in brawl with CFMEU
Queensland’s $6bn construction industry super fund BUSSQ is in turmoil after half the board resigned in a dispute with directors appointed by the CFMEU.
‘Co-ordinated disregard for the law’: Watchdog’s union warning
Queensland construction sites are experiencing more investigations into alleged unlawful action than any other state – and the industry watchdog is calling for the union to change its ways.
Watchdog probes CFMEU’s alleged misuse of credit cards
A federal watchdog has launched an investigation into the Queensland CFMEU branch over the alleged misuse of corporate credit cards, with the branch’s president under investigation for an alleged unauthorised expenditure exceeding $6,700.
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