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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

Third teachers' strike off as bitter pay dispute ends

Third teachers' strike off as bitter pay dispute ends

Third teachers' strike off as bitter pay dispute ends

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

Ex-union boss bailed after social media threats charges

Ex-union boss bailed after social media threats charges

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".

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

'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

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.

Signing bonus dangled as third teacher strike looms

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

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.

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Qantas workers on high after judge releases $40m compo

Qantas workers on high after judge releases $40m compo

Qantas workers on high after judge releases $40m compo

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

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

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

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

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

Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing

Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing

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

Sacked, struggling Qantas staff still wait for payments

Sacked, struggling Qantas staff still wait for payments

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.

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

Labor powerbrokers believe a show of unity at its conference is a sign of the party's strength, but some members say a lack of debate is damaging long term.

'Jobs not war': Labor rank and file rail against subs

'Jobs not war': Labor rank and file rail against subs

'Jobs not war': Labor rank and file rail against subs

'Jobs not war': Labor rank and file rail against subs

News of billions of dollars to help build submarines has angered Labor members who have pushed back against AUKUS at the party's national conference.

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'Make it right': educators weigh pay versus passion

A specialist education worker, who gave up doing the job she loves for a day to rally for better pay, has warned she may have to walk away for good.

Government hopes 'watershed' deal stops school strike

A teacher's union will meet to decide whether to take up a revised pay and conditions deal and cancel plans for a 24-hour school strike.

BHP port workers take action in historic Pilbara strike

Port workers have downed tools over a wage dispute with BHP and their union warns more strike action is possible if the mining giant doesn't buckle.

Teachers to walk off job for 24 hours amid pay dispute

Teachers at hundreds of public schools across one state will go on strike as protracted pay negotiations remain at an impasse.

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'Lucky to be here': union pushed boss to breaking point

A former construction boss has compared a long CFMEU intimidation campaign to a frog slowly being boiled alive, saying it pushed him to breaking point.

Union raises spectre of chaos, delays for Olympic works

Brisbane 2032 venues risk delays under a proposed new construction code amid a CFMEU crackdown, sparking fears major builders may be locked out of projects.

Port worker wage stoush set to trigger historic strike

Hundreds of port workers are expected to walk off the job after failed wage negotiations between a mining giant and unions.

Corruption report to stay secret to allow appeal bid

A union boss has lost his fight against the release of a corruption watchdog report after trying to keep his legal challenge a secret.

Watchdog probes ex-CFMEU boss' links to another union

The workplace watchdog is investigating reports an ex-construction union boss who was sacked amid a national clean out has joined forces with a different union.

Criminologists liken CFMEU to organised crime group

Leading experts say CFMEU allegations show a union acting more like a crime network than an industrial watchdog, using fear to dominate building sites.

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.

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