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Morrison’s forklift brainfart will put workers at risk
Scott Morrison’s plan to allow children to drive forklifts is a reckless and dangerous idea that will put workers at risk of injury and death and must be rejected by the states. “Morrison wants to see children operating one of the most hazardous pieces of industrial...
Asbestos warning issued on USG Boral board products
Plasterboard manufacturer USG Boral has issued a warning to customers that some of their fire-rated plasterboard products may be contaminated with asbestos. The contamination affects fire-rated plasterboards containing vermiculite imported from China and was...
CFMEU Confront Rio Tinto’s Failure to Provide Quality Food for Workers
The CFMEU have been sent countless images over the past few months showcasing food of poor quality provided on Rio Tinto mine sites. The union has confronted both Rio Tinto and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who provide service to the mining company. A letter...
Jay Bradsaw to lead Northern California Carpenters
By Liam Stewart Jay Bradshaw has recently been elected Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council (NCCRC). Jay will be known to many CFMEU members in Western Australia who have attended rallies and disputes. Up until COVID...