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Arts worker protest is a show stopper at theatres venue

Arts worker protest is a show stopper at theatres venue

Ticketholders won't be seeing shows at a major performing arts venue as workers protest over stalled pay negotiations.

Transport workers hit the brakes in nationwide strikes

Transport workers hit the brakes in nationwide strikes

Transport workers hit the brakes in nationwide strikes

Transport workers hit the brakes in nationwide strikes

Logistics for some of the country's biggest companies have taken a hit as thousands of transport workers strike for better pay and conditions.

Director arrested, CFMEU office raided in police sting

Director arrested, CFMEU office raided in police sting

Director arrested, CFMEU office raided in police sting

Director arrested, CFMEU office raided in police sting

A two-state operation probing corruption allegations has raided a CFMEU head office and three people people have been arrested, including a company director.

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'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI

'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI

The new ACTU secretary is vowing to fight to give workers a stronger voice in the rollout of AI across workplaces as the government tackles productivity.

CFMEU delegate charged with dealing drugs at work sites

CFMEU delegate charged with dealing drugs at work sites

Three people, including a CFMEU delegate, have been arrested as part of an investigation into drug trafficking on construction sites.

'Woke': ex-union boss slams charges over emails, posts

'Woke': ex-union boss slams charges over emails, posts

A former union leader has defended his actions after fronting court over a series of allegedly offensive emails and online posts to the union's administrators.

Federal police swoop on former CFMEU powerbroker's home

Federal police swoop on former CFMEU powerbroker's home

Federal police have raided the Melbourne house of a former CFMEU heavyweight as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in Victoria’s building sector.

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'Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant's teary claims

'Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant's teary claims

'Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant's teary claims

'Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant's teary claims

A former top public servant says she quit a stellar career after CFMEU figures allegedly tracked her daughter's movements, hurled vile abuse in union meetings.

Weeding out crims 'problematic': ex-union administrator

Weeding out crims 'problematic': ex-union administrator

Weeding out crims 'problematic': ex-union administrator

Weeding out crims 'problematic': ex-union administrator

The former CFMEU administrator has told an inquiry identifying infiltration by organised crime figures that it remains an issue for the embattled union.

Drones, tracking devices: union's 'Iraq-style tactics'

Drones, tracking devices: union's 'Iraq-style tactics'

Drones, tracking devices: union's 'Iraq-style tactics'

Drones, tracking devices: union's 'Iraq-style tactics'

Construction bosses were allegedly tailed, tracked, watched by drones and had pets baited in a campaign likened to Iraq-style tactics, an inquiry has been told.

Two men charged after CFMEU headquarters, homes raided

Two men charged after CFMEU headquarters, homes raided

Two men charged after CFMEU headquarters, homes raided

Two men charged after CFMEU headquarters, homes raided

The office of Victoria's scandal-ridden construction union was among six addresses raided by detectives probing kickback allegations.

'Got our own plans': treasurer demolishes housing push

'Got our own plans': treasurer demolishes housing push

'Got our own plans': treasurer demolishes housing push

'Got our own plans': treasurer demolishes housing push

The ACTU has called for a rise in the number of public houses built in its next policy fight, but the treasurer is confident the right settings are in place.

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

A notorious bikie gang schemed to infiltrate the lucrative construction industry by setting up their own companies, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told.

Ex-bikie leader accused of worksite threat to family

Ex-bikie leader accused of worksite threat to family

Ex-bikie leader accused of worksite threat to family

Ex-bikie leader accused of worksite threat to family

A security firm brought members of a bikie gang on to a construction site to intimidate workers, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told

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Third teachers' strike off as bitter pay dispute ends

A third statewide strike of public school teachers has been cancelled after unionised educators swung in behind a sweetened pay offer.

Ex-union boss bailed after social media threats charges

A former union leader has been granted bail after facing court on charges over a social media post that prosecutors allege was a "targeted, calculated attack".

'Must remain open': Labor hails $2.5bn smelter bailout

Australia’s largest aluminium smelter has been thrown a multibillion-dollar lifeline, saving thousands of jobs in a move hailed as a win for the working class.

New boss named to lead union movement after turbulence

Australia's new top trades union leader has been announced, following a surprise resignation several weeks ago.

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Signing bonus dangled as third teacher strike looms

Public school educators have been offered a revised pay deal, including a one-off signing bonus, in a state government's latest bid to scupper planned strikes.

Call for 'give and take' as BHP staff dispute flares up

A weekend of strikes has hit the world's largest bulk iron ore export operation during a drawn-out dispute over wages for workers.

Qantas workers on high after judge releases $40m compo

A Federal Court judge has released almost $40 million in compensation to illegally sacked Qantas workers, criticising the delay from the scheme administrator.

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

A major probe has cleared an ex-premier and other leading political and union figures of corrupt dealings but found evidence of serious and concerning conduct.

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.

Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing

A threat to walk out and a spirited defence of his work have featured in evidence at an inquiry from the lawyer who triggered a royal commission into the CFMEU.

Sacked, struggling Qantas staff still wait for payments

Legal delays have prevented workers who were sacked by Australia's largest airline from receiving their share of a small fortune in compensation payments.

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