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Free travel as union threatens chaotic industrial move

Free travel as union threatens chaotic industrial move

The rail union says it will shut down a popular train line over safety concerns, as the NSW government offers free travel to pre-empt commuter chaos.

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

The man in charged with cleaning up the CFMEU has promised to target outlaw bikies and organised criminals in all areas of the construction industry.

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Union leader warns of backward step for workers

Union leader warns of backward step for workers

ACTU president Michele O'Neil has hit out at coalition plans to review changes to workplace laws if the opposition wins next year's federal election.

'Unexceptional': CFMEU organiser's rant reveals all

'Unexceptional': CFMEU organiser's rant reveals all

Violence and intimidation were so prevalent in the construction arm of the CFMEU's Victorian branch that aggressive threats caught on video were 'commonplace'.

Official appointed to fix CFMEU branch abruptly quits

Official appointed to fix CFMEU branch abruptly quits

The man appointed to clean up the Victorian branch of the embattled CFMEU has resigned suddenly, as police investigations into the organisation continue.

Self-serving CFMEU leaders ruined union: McManus

Self-serving CFMEU leaders ruined union: McManus

ACTU secretary Sally McManus has launched a scathing attack on former CFMEU leaders who she said refused to stand down despite allegations against them.

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Nurses will defy order not to strike over pay fight

Nurses will defy order not to strike over pay fight

Nurses will defy order not to strike over pay fight

Nurses will defy order not to strike over pay fight

Strike action by nurses and midwives that will have a large impact on the country's largest hospital system will not be called off despite official orders.

NSW rail union to strike against Metro upgrades

NSW rail union to strike against Metro upgrades

NSW rail union to strike against Metro upgrades

NSW rail union to strike against Metro upgrades

Sydney’s embattled train network is once again facing disruptions as the rail union hits back at the Sydenham to Bankstown Metro conversion.

Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

A former union leader won't face charges over visits to government building sites, although Victoria Police is considering charges over alleged CFMEU fraud.

Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants

Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants

Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants

Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants

Victoria's premier has referred John Setka to police after the former CFMEU boss gained access to a second government construction site.

Simmering anger from firies over cyber attack details

Simmering anger from firies over cyber attack details

Simmering anger from firies over cyber attack details

Simmering anger from firies over cyber attack details

Victoria's fire service says it continues to update the workforce about a cyber attack but a union is fuming over being "left in the dark".

APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable'

APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable'

APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable'

APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable'

Moves by the financial regulator to impose stricter conditions on a super fund connected with the CFMEU will be attacked in the Federal Court.

CFMEU launches High Court challenge over administration

CFMEU launches High Court challenge over administration

CFMEU launches High Court challenge over administration

CFMEU launches High Court challenge over administration

The CFMEU has launched legal proceedings in the High Court against the commonwealth after its construction arm was placed into administration.

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Transport union disbands branch over 'cultural' issues

The Transport Workers' Union is disbanding one of its branches after significant cultural and operational problems were found.

Criminal charges 'on the cards' for health union boss

The Fair Work Commission's case against a health union boss has hit a stumbling block as she applies to stay the proceedings due to possible criminal charges.

Workers fearful over 'rotten culture' on building sites

Construction workers are reluctant to make complaints about bad behaviour on building sites, fearing reprisals and lacking confidence any action will be taken.

CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils

More than 50,000 angry protesters rallied against the construction union being put into administration but its chance of winning a legal fight is questionable.

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Bikies banned from government worksites in crackdown

Bikies and organised crime members have been banned from consorting or entering Victorian government worksites under long-awaited laws.

Longstanding CFMEU corruption case stalls in court

Ex-CFMEU NSW secretary Darren Greenfield and his son Michael will have more time to answer longstanding corruption allegations amid "intense media scrutiny".

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Australia's employers are being urged to dob in any workers who downed tools and took unprotected industrial action for the powerful construction union.

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.

Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss

Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.

Probe into second death in 3 weeks at coal mine

A second fatality in less than three weeks at a coal mine has stoked safety concerns and led to operations being suspended amid a probe.

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

The CFMEU has signalled it could challenge new laws forcing it into administration for at least three years, as parliament agreed to pass the reforms.

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