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Apprentice shortages made worse by government’s own rules
Skills shortages in trades and the drop in national apprentice numbers are a direct result of rules imposed by the Morrison Government and will be worsened by legislation which will end union funding to apprentice training programs, warns the CFMEU National...
Stimulate construction to save jobs and build a better Australia
The CFMEU is calling on federal and state governments to stimulate the construction industry to save jobs and help drive Australia’s economic recovery, warning hundreds of thousands of jobs are at risk if construction slows in coming months. “Construction workers have...
Vale Jack Mundey, a modern-day Australian hero
Jack Mundey 1929 – 2020 The CFMEU today mourns the passing and celebrates the life of Jack Mundey, trade union leader and protector of Sydney’s built environment and natural heritage. Jack passed away peacefully on Sunday after a long illness. The union...
CFMEU and MBA call for $10b social housing stimulus package
CFMEU and MBA call for $10b social housing stimulus package Australia needs an immediate social and affordable housing stimulus package to drive new residential construction to help sustain the building industry and keep over a million people in jobs, to position...