We know that #union members have long campaigned for better pay and conditions…But did you know they’ve also fought to help protect green spaces, ecosystems…and some of our most beloved heritage buildings?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZA_XSADyCU
Hear also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWbBf-R_qP0
#art #BLF #CFMEU #GreenBans #illustration #LabourMOvement #Organize #SamWallman #Solidarity #VTHC #workingclasshistory
“ #CFMEU administrator is coming after Joel Shackleton, the vic #constructionworkers branch #Indigenous Organiser & a #Koori Construction Convener, because of fucken course they are.
this artwork in Shaks honour is based off a black cockatiel, Joel’s mobs spirit totem. Defend Shaks! “
15th October 1970 - 35 workers die constructing Westgate Bridge
https://www.3cr.org.au/sticktogether/episode/west-gate-disaster-remembered
55th Anniversary Memorial 11.30am
https://westgatebridge.org/
Creatures of the (construction) Industry
https://www.3cr.org.au/coti
#3CR #CommunityRadio
#CFMEU #constructionworkers #organize #solidarity #westgatebridge #workingclasshistory
If you don’t fight you lose
It has been one year since the CFMEU was put under administration by the Labor government. Since then, there have been a federal election, a failed high court challenge, and a handful of days of unprotected strike action. EBAs have continued to be negotiated despite hurdles from the FWC and bosses).
https://overland.org.au/2025/08/if-you-dont-fight-you-lose-what-now-for-the-the-cfmeu/
#art #cartoons #CFMEU #constructionworkers #frombelow #illustration #LabourMovement #Organize #rankandfile #SamWallman #solidarity #unions
Hear about:
CFMEU delegates meet to have the process of members elections reignited and a move to show the “Administration” the door.
Save Public Housing Rally Aug 2
VicGov hands over public land to private developers, knock-down 44 #PublicHousing Towers leaving 10,000 more people looking for shelter in a #housingcrisis
https://www.3cr.org.au/sticktogether/episode/cfmeu-update-stop-demolitions
#3CR #CommunityRadio #labourmovement #organize #solidarity #unions
#CFMEU #RAHU
Industrial disputes & news - 16 July 2025
#Glencore #Komatsu #ABC; Virtus Health; #Peabody #Bestbar; #Qantas; #Ventia; #CFMEU QLD; CPSU Vic & PSA SA; and the #PaintersandDockers
(Thanks Sarah Missen)
https://open.substack.com/pub/disputesreport/p/industrial-disputes-and-news-16-july?
Two stories this week the first looks at the #CFMEU Administration & it's decisions in relation to CFMEU Women.
Our second story goes to the proposed new Worker's Memorial(link is external)to be built beside the historic eight hour monument across from Victoria Trades Hall. We speak to Jill Anholt, sculpture artist, whose concept has been chosen for the site.
https://www.3cr.org.au/sticktogether/episode/cfmeu-women-workers-memorial
#3CR #CommunityRadio #LaborMovement #Organize #Solidarity #Unions
(Thanks Sarah Missen)
Industrial disputes & news - 2 July 2025
FRV; Townsville City Council; QLD nurses; #Bluescope; Epworth; #Qantas; Crown Equipment; CDC; Keolis Downer; Grill'd; #Glencore; SA doctors; BMS; #Peabody; I-MED; #CFMEU; Allied Pinnacle; #Cleanaway & more
https://open.substack.com/pub/disputesreport/p/industrial-disputes-and-news-2-july?
Metro Tunnel’s promise to commuters pushed out to 2026 http://dlvr.it/TLbxRb #BreakingNews #MetroTunnel #RailNews #CFMEU
Metro Tunnel’s promise to commuters pushed out to 2026 http://dlvr.it/TLbwgY #BreakingNews #MetroTunnel #RailNews #CFMEU
#CFMEU #ConstructionWorkers #DefendtheUnions #LaborMovement
#Organize #rankandfile #solidarity #Unions
Art by #SamWallman
Vic HACSU rally their second stop work action this year for Health and Community Service Union workers working in mental health fighting cuts and wage disparity across the sector.
+ The High court Ruling that cements the legality of the enforced administration of the CFMEU Construction and General Division by the Federal Labor Government.
https://www.3cr.org.au/sticktogether/episode/hacsu-cfmeu-fight
#3CR #CFMEU #communityRadio
#HACSU #LaborMovement #Organize #RankandFile #Solidarity #unions
#Australia: hundreds take to streets after #HighCourt allows government takeover of #union - The decision is final. I have advised members that any action is likely to be #unlawful
#unions #strike #strikes #DirectAction #CFMEU #Brisbane #CBD #MarkIrving #capitalism #corruption #exploitation #ClassWar
First Union reaction to the Native Title Tribunal in NSW clearing the way for multinational mining behemoth #Santos to start mining the #PilligaForest for gas in the face of opposition from Traditional Owners, the #Gomeroi people in May.
Then Golden Plains Wind Farm dispute between the #CFMEU and the Danish multinational #BMS.
https://www.3cr.org.au/sticktogether/episode/golden-plains-bms-wind-farm-dispute
Underworld enforcer breaks silence on CFMEU scandal, tonight on 60 MINUTES
#60Mins #60Minutes #9NOW #CFMEU #Channel9 #JonnyWalker #LucyLetby #NickMcKenzie #TaraBrown
#Australia #CFMEU #Union bureaucracy cooperation with takeover by #Labor government and playing a key role in suppression workers' opposition to the takeover
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Australian construction union boss steps down as Labor-appointed administrator tightens screws
World Socialist Web Site https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/30/oaau-m30.html
