Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU)

Spirits high at Knauf picket for a new workplace agreement

Spirits are high at the Knauf factory picket line as members of the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union campaign for a decent enterprise agreement. Chris Slee reports.

Plasterboard workers stand strong at Knauf picket

CFMEU members employed by giant plasterboard manufacturer Knauf have been picketing the company’s Port Melbourne factory in support of their claim for a pay rise and permanent contacts. Chris Slee reports.

Vale Tom McDonald, 1927–2022

Jim McIlroy reports on Tom McDonald's long involvement in Australia’s trade union and Communist movements.

We need to out-mobilise the far-right conspiracists

There are valid concerns about pandemic lockdowns. But, as Zane Alcorn argues, so-called 'freedom' protestors have never marched for other's rights nor been concerned about keeping people safe from COVID-19.

Construction workers campaign for work agreement

CFMEU members are campaigning for an enterprise agreement, three years after the old one expired. Steve O'Brien reports.

Far-right throws up new challenges for unions

Mainstream commentary about the almost daily anti-vaccination rallies in Melbourne this week has avoided analysing the complex motivations of the demonstrators and failed to suggest sensible ways of responding, argues Sue Bolton.

NSW CFMEU officials deny bribery charges

NSW CFMEU officials have rejected police allegations that they received illegal payments from a building construction company. Jim McIlroy reports.

Behind the attack on the CFMEU office

Conspiracy theorists, anti-vaxxers, far-right activists and some union members have attacked the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union office in Melbourne over mandatory vaccinations for construction workers. Sue Bolton reports.

Family violence: Why John Setka should stand down

The fight for women’s rights and against gendered violence is union business, says the Socialist Alliance.

Maritime Qube workers mark 40 days of industrial action

Maritime Union of Australia members employed by Qube marked 40 days of industrial action for health and safety provisions in their workplace agreement. Alex Salmon reports.

Green Ban lifted, historic Willow Grove to be relocated

The North Parramatta Residents Action Group does not agree with relocating Willow Grove and is accusing the NSW government of using COVID-19 to desecrate the site. Susan Price reports.

Cartel case against CFMEU collapses

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission cartel case against the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union ACT and secretary Jason O’Mara has collapsed. Jim McIlroy reports.