The CFMEU have accused Downer EDI of abusing 457 visas, claiming the company sacked 100 Australian workers while retaining foreign staff.
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Miners walk off site
Hundreds of workers walked off the job at BMA’s Saraji mine after a spat between a safety representative and a supervisor.
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New management needs new approach, CFMEU says
In the wake of the shakeup of BHP Billiton's management, the CFMEU says it should also consider a new approach to workers.
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Tell the truth for once: MCA hits back at CFMEU
The Minerals Council of Australia has hit back at claims by the CFMEU that the benefits of the mining boom are not being spread widely enough.
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Unions rally for more mining boom benefits
Around 1000 local workers and community members are expected to protest in Gladstone today to demand action on ways to better spread the benefits of the mining boom.
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Mining companies can afford to pay higher wages: CFMEU
The CFMEU say there is scope to increase wages in the coal sector, despite companies stating they cannot afford to.
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BHP accused of rolling over on vehicle safety
In a phased approach from this year onwards, the only light vehicles allowed on BHP mine sites will be those with a Five Star ANCAP rating. But not everyone is convinced the new policy will increase safety. Vicky Validakis reports.
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ICAC’s Doyles Creek inquiry hones in on former union boss
The corruption watchdog has this week heard the now notorious former mining minister Ian Macdonald awarded a mining licence in the New South Wales Hunter Valley which a former union boss set to benefit from.
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Poll shows overwhelming support for Gillard’s 457 visa stance
A poll has revealed that 89 per cent of Australians believe that that mining companies should look for local workers before employing foreign workers on 457 visas.
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CFMEU up in arms as coal jobs under threat in sell off
The CFMEU has raised concern over the fate of workers at BMA's Crinum underground mine following the decision to sell off the mine.
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CFMEU starts pre-election campaign with ad blitz
The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union have launched a new TV advertising campaign about Australia's mining boom.
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Non-union workers paid thousands more: CFMEU
Rio Tinto is facing a Federal Court showdown with the CFMEU following allegations that non-union members were given much more generous redundancy payouts.
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Miner’s arm crushed in Broadmeadow accident
A mine worker has had his arm crushed at BMA’s Broadmeadow underground coal mine near Moranbah in central Queensland.
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Social media activity risks mine safety
Mine workers who engage in social media while handling heavy machinery are putting lives at risk, the Queensland Government’s Mine Inspectorate said on Tuesday.
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CFMEU pushes for employers to fire foreigners first
The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union are pushing for miners to be given power to discriminate in favour of Australian workers over temporary and 457 visa workers.
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Job cuts motivated by greed: CFMEU
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union says Thiess and Xstrata are exaggerating a downturn in commodity prices in order to justify sacking workers in north Queensland.
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FIFO workers told “death” is the only excuse for not showing up to work at Christmas
WA fly-in, fly-out workers are being warned they will face fines and docked pay if they don’t show up to work over the Christmas and New Year period.
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Unions protest after sackings at Bechtel
Unions are protesting against what they say are unfair dismissals by Bechtel after multiple workers were sacked from the company’s Curtis Island operations.
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CFMEU calls to stop changes to mine safety in Queensland
The CFMEU has launched a campaign against the Queensland State Government’s proposed safety legislation changes.
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Qantas axe CFMEU’s mining ads
Qantas has removed a series of the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union mining adverts from their domestic in flight entertainment schedule saying they do not run “political” ads.
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