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Fair Work backs CFMEU’s role as guardian of workers’ rights
The CFMEU’s role as a guardian of the Award safety net for construction workers has been backed by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission in a decision which reaffirmed workers’ rights to be paid their full redundancy entitlements. “All...
ABCC fine protects dodgy developers who withhold payments
The ABCC fining a Perth subcontractor for unlawful picketing while ignoring the behaviour of the head contractor who withheld progress payments demonstrates how out of touch the regulator is with the realities of the construction industry and the need to reform...
Employers fail in cynical attack on workers
The full bench of the FairWork Commission has categorically rejected a cynical attempt by employers to use the pandemic crisis to cut wages and conditions and reduce the Award safety net for construction workers. “Employers wanted to slash penalty rates and make...
Victorian agreement supported by workers and industry
The Victorian construction industry agreement achieves good outcomes for workers and the industry and demonstrates how a cooperative approach between unions and employers can strengthen the industry during the coronavirus crisis, says the CFMEU National Construction...