‘Won’t be paid’: Premier’s vow over CFMEU protest as journo slams ‘b-tch’ abuse
Premier David Crisafulli has lashed out at the CFMEU over two days of protests in inner-Brisbane this week, including the ugly abuse of a number of female journalists.
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‘Sack them all!’: Furious revolt over ‘ridiculous’ protest
It’s time to shut down the CFMEU. The response to the controversial union’s Brisbane protests has been savage. HAVE YOUR SAY
CFMEU members face pay cuts, job losses as strikes wreak havoc
Peak construction bodies have warned the CFMEU’s unlawful protests, expected to shutdown more of Brisbane today, will cause a “massive loss of momentum” on critical projects — including housing.
‘Get back to work’: Defiant CFMEU warns of days of strikes, CBD chaos
Members of the militant CFMEU who shut down the Brisbane CBD with pop-up protests have been told to return to work amid fears strike plans could last days.
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‘LNP has achieved more in 100 days than Labor did in 10 years’
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‘Rotten culture’: Big move against crooks
An Australian state will overhaul its labour hire practices in an effort to stamp out crime and the “rotten culture” in the construction industry.
‘Rotten culture’: Allan govt’s final report into scandal-plagued CFMEU
The Victorian government’s labour hire rules will be overhauled and a new independent company reporting system set up to help weed out corruption in the construction sector following the release of the government’s final report into the CFMEU.
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.
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.
Strikes threaten economy, inflationary bubble, warns retail boss
Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott is growing increasingly concerned about the strike by Woolworths workers that is leaving shelves empty and threatens to spill into higher supply chain costs, inflation and a spike in the cost of living for families.
$15k sweetener as Cross River Rail contractor fights CFMEU deadlock
Cross River Rail builder CPB Contractors has offered $2m to CFMEU workers in an effort to end a heated 14-month pay dispute on the state’s biggest project.
CFMEU boss splashed union cash on luxury overseas holiday
A secretary of the scandal-plagued union charged $99,000 to a union credit card for travel, accommodation, and “up-market restaurants” while his branch teetered on the verge of insolvency.
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