Tag: CFMEU

Construction grinds to a halt as union demands $240k salary 

Hundreds of Brisbane tradies have walked off the job as a major construction union

By Jarrod Brown 3 Min Read

Builders say Albo will fall 110,000 homes short of housing goals

Despite a desperate push for Federal Government housing initiatives, Australia is on

By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read

“Disgraceful” response to work-site fall paints a picture of injustice for paraplegic worker

The CFMEU ACT has called for harsher punishments for workplace safety law

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

More decisions made surrounding engineered stone ban as union warns of “evil” rebranding

Work Health and Safety Ministers from across the country met last Friday

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

Worksite threat lands union a $36k fine

The CFMEU has landed in hot water after an official made an

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Esso’s lack of asbestos transparency sparks union uproar

Australia’s construction unions say a lack of transparency is putting workers' lives

By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read

Safety concerns rise as asbestos sees Brisbane Metro Project workers down tools

Tradies at a Brisbane worksite have been left "concerned" after asbestos was

By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read

Underpaid sparkies protest parliament in 24-hour strike

Electricians and trades staff responsible for keeping lights on at Parliament House

By Jarrod Brown 3 Min Read

Stop-sign operators rake in $120k a year under new deal

Stop sign holders will earn a whopping $120,000 a year under a

By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read

Tragic worksite death ignites calls for heat safety overhaul

Thousands of blue-collar workers marched on Parliament House last week after extreme

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read