All times AEDT (GMT +11). ", To join the conversation, please He said significant spread of COVID-19 had been linked to the construction sector, defending the choice to close the sector down. The crowd was protesting against the government's decision that construction workers will be forced to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be allowed to work from Friday. It also explains how you can access or seek correction of your personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with a complaint of that nature. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week slammed the "disgraceful behaviour" from union members and suggested an apology was needed. I am pretty sure the chants are Master Builders - Who? The militant CFMEU has dismissed the row over its storming of a government building as a storm in a teacup, refusing the Premiers demands for an apology. Fury as Glencore stops Oaky North miners from returning to work today. Updated Sep 20, 2021 - 10.08pm, first published at 4.26pm Save Share The Andrews government has shut down the construction industry for two weeks in response to violent protests outside CFMEU. Thousands Of Union Workers Protest In Brisbane's CBD Over Penalty Cuts Brings traffic to a stand-still Image: @ETU_National Thousands of Union members are rallying through Brisbane's CBD protesting against the Fair Work Commission's cut to penalty rates. He called on Ravbar to make a public apology. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. The behaviour of CFMEU protesters inside a state government building was disgraceful and affected workers are owed an apology, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says. Annastacia Palaszczuk, pictured in Brisbane last week with (from left) Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The CFMEU is calling on the Australian Building and Construction Commission to reveal how much taxpayers money they have wasted in courts in their latest ideological battle against the union. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The government is making decisions that affect the unemployed, families, people with disabilities and pensioners. National CFMEU Construction Secretary Dave Noonan said that support for the national day of action has gained momentum in the last three weeks as anger in the community grows over cuts to workers' wages and conditions. sound is terrible.. but. "we fuck bareback?". Read More . Not in conjunction with any other offer. "I support the right of people to protest peacefully and respectfully but that's not what took place," he said. Jan 25, 2021 - 4.09pm. If you wish to change or create a new subscription, please call 1800 070 535 Monday to Friday 7.30am 6.00pm & 7.00am-11.30am AEST on both Saturdays & Sundays. Press J to jump to the feed. The Construction Forestry Maritime Mining And Energy Union is Australia's main trade union in building and construction, maritime, forestry and manufacturing and mining and energy production. Authorised by M Ravbar CFMEU Queensland & Northern Territory Branch, Brisbane, CFMEU Queensland & Northern Territory - Construction & General, Hospital Construction death will finally be investigated after union protests, CFMEU vindicated on safety concerns in Federal Court win against ABCC, Thousands expected to protest around the country against Turnbulls attacks on working people, Turnbull Government targets workers and their unions, while corporations go unpunished, CFMEU calls on ABCC to reveal how much they waste on ideological battle against union. Just a correction BUSSQ is super. New to Flash? thats pretty fucked.. thank you for the explanation. The new laws that were passed in the Senate last month prohibit the union from negotiating on a range of basic issues such as working hours, overtime and job security. The march coincides with rallies Australia-wide including on the Gold Coast. Mr Ingham said this was not just the view of the CFMEU and other building trades unions. Submitted by admin on Wed, 2015-04-29 19:51. The issue seems like a bit of a storm in a teacup according to the union, with assistant secretary Jade Ingham describing the decision to lock down the building as irrational. 1,074 talking about this. Thousands of CFMEU members marched through Brisbane on Tuesday over perceived issues at the Master Builders Association Queensland. The group was monitored by officers for several hours but following negotiation a peaceful departure from the group occurred just before 12pm. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. from BT link of Fatso: The union said it was protesting over the "personal ambition and naked self-interest at senior levels of the Master Builders Association Queensland" who were behind the "business lobby group's push to destabilise construction industry super fund BUSSQ". "What would you think? 2 mo. He said it was designed to make officials realise the industry should have been consulted beforehand. Workers safety was likely put at risk when Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union members entered the Transport and Main Roads building in Brisbane on Tuesday morning, Palaszczuk said. "Weve sent a letter to all the staff where we acknowledge and regret some people might have been spooked by a heap of high-vis shirts coming in there," he said. It is an attempt to influence and rush the boards decision regarding the re-appointment of employer representatives to the BUSSQ Board, a statement said. Three senior members of the CFMEU had been invited to attend the briefing, the department said. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Australian News Channel Pty Ltd 2017 - 2023. Please try again later. Our union is standing up for workers in the industry who stand to lose out in terms of pay and conditions. Stream more Australian news with Flash. Streets in Brisbanes CBD were closed as thousands of CFMEU members marched through the city on Tuesday. "In fact, BHP made a staggering $12.2 billion profit in 2018. CFMEU assistant secretary Jade Ingham said: "Workers who were at no point asked to leave by police or security departed of their own accord when the meeting was cancelled by a government too scared to face scrutiny.". This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. Not in conjunction with any other offer. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. The Premier has criticised the CFMEUs actions.Credit:AAP. (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more, Saturday and Sunday paper delivery* We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. News; Brisbane City; Cross River Rail protest draws thousands of CFMEU members to Brisbane CBD. 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Our main role is to protect lives by upholding health and safety standards in this dangerous industry and improve workers' lives through fighting for decent wages and conditions. Palaszczuk said she understood police were looking into the matter. "Master Builders has expressed disappointment in what is an apparent power play by the building union. Officers were called to the office building on Mary Street about 9am following reports of a large group entering the premises, Queensland police said. We offer tailored front pages for local audiences in each state and territory. "Don't pay the money back to the CFMEU but donate it to an anti-bullying campaign. Were working to restore it. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. "[The CFMEU protesters] should apologise to the workers that felt unsafe and threatened," she told reporters on Friday. A Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program briefing was cancelled following the action. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Thousands of workers have marched on Brisbane's 'Tower of Power', accusing the State Government of privatising construction work.City streets were shut down . (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 7am -4.30pm. Any Questions? The CFMEU QLD/NT Branch represents over 20,000 workers on building and civil construction sites, state and local government, offsite and furniture manufacturing. Queensland Premier hits out at CFMEU protest Nick Gibbs August 25, 2022 6.32pm Save Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size The behaviour of CFMEU protesters inside a state government building was disgraceful and affected workers are owed an apology, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says. DON'T FUCK WITH OUR SUPER! National CFMEU Construction Secretary Dave Noonan said that support for the national day of action has gained momentum in the last three weeks as anger in the community grows over cuts to workers wages and conditions. CFMEU PROTEST Thousands of workers have marched on Brisbane's Tower of Power, accusing the State Government of privatising construction work.City streets were shut down as CFMEU members rallied, making themselves heard ahead of Labor's state conference.Subscribe to 7NEWS for the latest video https://7news.link/YTSubscribeConnect with 7NEWS onlineVisit https://7news.com.au7NEWS Podcast http://smarturl.it/7NewsDailyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustraliaTwitter https://twitter.com/7NewsAustraliaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Try 1 month free. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The CFMEU protest at the Department of Transport and Main Roads office in Brisbane's CBD on Tuesday. Annastacia Palaszczuk said she would no longer meet with the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CMFEU), after members "forcibly" entered the Transport and Main Roads (TMR) building on Mary Street and staged a protest ahead of an industry briefing on Tuesday. Don't have an account? On Monday afternoon, hundreds of workers gathered outside the CFMEU headquarters in the CBD, chanting and yelling before bottles were thrown and loudspeakers were smashed. During this period, TMR staff were subjected to very upsetting and unacceptable behaviour, they said in a statement. Master Builders is currently considering professional and legal advice on the best way forward to represent the interests of fund members, since the resignation of three Master Builders representatives from the BUSSQ Board last month.. 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To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), As a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member youll get unlimited digital access to every story online, insight and analysis from our expert journalists PLUS enjoy freebies, discounts and benefits with our +Rewards loyalty program. Thousands of union members have marched on the Brisbane office of the Cross River Rail Delivery .
