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BHP accused of 'American-style' strikebreaker tactics

BHP accused of 'American-style' strikebreaker tactics

BHP stands to lose $120 million a day if workers follow through with threats to stop work at the mining giant's Port Hedland facility, unions say.

'You won't win': public servant details union clash

'You won't win': public servant details union clash

'You won't win': public servant details union clash

'You won't win': public servant details union clash

A rogue union boss told an official, "You've chosen to take us on - anyone who does that does not win," during a campaign of harassment, an inquiry has heard.

'Historic': disability workers push for massive raise

'Historic': disability workers push for massive raise

'Historic': disability workers push for massive raise

'Historic': disability workers push for massive raise

Australian disability and community workers are calling for a historic pay rise, with almost a third saying they cannot meet basic living costs.

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Public servant feared assault by 'unhinged' CFMEU boss

Public servant feared assault by 'unhinged' CFMEU boss

A senior public servant has tearfully claimed she was abused by a former CFMEU boss, prompting denials from the controversial union's ex-state leader.

Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal

Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal

A state government has buckled to pressure to give the corruption watchdog "follow the money" powers following the CFMEU scandal.

'Explosive' new evidence extends CFMEU corruption probe

'Explosive' new evidence extends CFMEU corruption probe

The volume of evidence against a scandal-plagued construction union has pushed back a long-running inquiry by 18 months.

CFMEU administrator appointed after shock resignation

CFMEU administrator appointed after shock resignation

A union veteran has been appointed to oversee the clean-up of embattled construction union the CFMEU after his predecessor resigned midway through his term.

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Teachers offered pay rise of up to 32 per cent

Teachers offered pay rise of up to 32 per cent

Teachers offered pay rise of up to 32 per cent

Teachers offered pay rise of up to 32 per cent

A teachers’ union has struck an in-principle deal with a state government for pay rises of up to 32.4 per cent over four years.

'Like the mafia': whistleblower outlines union tactics

'Like the mafia': whistleblower outlines union tactics

'Like the mafia': whistleblower outlines union tactics

'Like the mafia': whistleblower outlines union tactics

A workplace health and safety whistleblower has told an inquiry the regulator's failure to stand up to a rogue union showed a lack of leadership.

Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar

Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar

Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar

Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar

Low-paid workers should not go backwards because of Donald Trump's war, the peak union body says, as it calls for minimum wages to be raised to $26.45 an hour.

'Blood on his hands': unions on prison contract renewal

'Blood on his hands': unions on prison contract renewal

'Blood on his hands': unions on prison contract renewal

'Blood on his hands': unions on prison contract renewal

Unions have accused a premier of betraying prison staff by renewing a private contract at a facility they claim is plagued by violence, understaffing and drugs.

'Disregard for safety': Ausgrid facing two lawsuits

'Disregard for safety': Ausgrid facing two lawsuits

'Disregard for safety': Ausgrid facing two lawsuits

'Disregard for safety': Ausgrid facing two lawsuits

A major electricity distributor has been hit with a dual-pronged legal attack by the electrical union over allegedly unlawful workforce outsourcing decisions.

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

No criminal charges despite $49.5m wage theft blitz

Australia’s $49.5 million wage theft crackdown has run for 488 days without a single criminal case, as employers fear honest errors will be punished.

Extra annual leave, roster 'justice' urged for workers

Extra annual leave, roster 'justice' urged for workers

Extra annual leave, roster 'justice' urged for workers

Extra annual leave, roster 'justice' urged for workers

Unions are pushing for workers to get five weeks of annual leave and an overhaul of how rosters are managed, as workers "suffer" from unfair conditions.

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On-site violence as CFMEU ‘youth crew’ chase rivals

The so-called “youth crew” of the powerful CFMEU has been accused of chasing rival union officials, leaving a senior manager fearing for his safety.

'Aggressive': union accused of disrupting major project

A leading construction company has told an inquiry CFMEU‑driven disruption added roughly $580 million to its costs on a massive public transport project.

Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits

The resignation of the administrator hand-picked to stamp out corruption in a construction union shows government efforts are failing, the opposition says.

Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits

The man charged with cleaning up the troubled CFMEU has made the surprise announcement that he's stepping down from his role as union administrator.

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Investigator erupts in heated exchange at union inquiry

The investigator whose report led to a commission of inquiry into a controversial union has responded angrily after having his methods challenged.

'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor

A former state minister has been asked to respond to explosive claims she threatened to tear up a developer's contract unless he worked with a rogue union.

Smelter's wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears

A support package has given three weeks of pay certainty for 200 workers at Australia's only manganese alloy smelter, which is on the hunt for a new owner.

Make or break: firm forced to 'pander to union boss'

A demolition firm boss says he had been forced to pander to a powerful union boss - but later withdrew a tender rather than caving to the CFMEU's demands.

Imported bus drivers risk 'modern slavery', union warns

A campaign to recruit bus drivers from New Zealand to address a shortage is a band-aid solution to a persistent issue created by privatisation, a union says.

CFMEU phoned safety boss over toilet spray, probe told

A former union boss confronted a senior public servant after phone calls about safety complaints were not immediately answered, an inquiry has been told.

Building code of practice urged to tame union "beast"

A former construction boss has told an inquiry that contractors are fearful of biting the hand that fed them in kowtowing to a rogue union's demands.

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