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CFMEU call on Government to endorse Garnaut Report - 9 July 2008
Australia’s largest mining and energy union today welcomed Professor Ross Garnaut’s draft climate change report, saying it is critical the Rudd Government endorses the findings. [ MORE ] Gold Coast Construction Deaths A Tragic Reminder of the Need for Tough Safety Laws - 23 June 2008
Many construction workers across the Gold Coast will be mourning the deaths of Chris Gear and Steve Sayer. Our sincerest condolences are offered to their families. [ MORE ] Watch the Debate on Guest Worker Migration to Australia - 20 June 2008
SBS programme Insight this week featured a debate on guest worker migration looking at both the current 457 Visa scheme and a possible seasonal guest worker scheme. Featured were a CFMEU member on a 457 Visa and the CFMEU National Secretary amongst others. [ MORE ] Wages Share of Economy Reaches 43-year Low - 13 June 2008
The wages share of the Australian economy has dropped to 53.2% in trend terms, the lowest level since March 1965, when it was 53%. [ MORE ] CFMEU Submission to Productivity Commission on Parental Leave - 12 June 2008
The CFMEU is strongly of the view that Australia can not continue to be one of only two OECD countries without a national system of paid parental leave. [ MORE ]

Speech by John Sutton at the Politics in the Pub
The fortunes of the organised trade union movement will wax and wane over time depending upon political, economic, cultural and legal circumstances. Of these factors the political factor is the most pertinent and pressing. [ READ MORE ] The Women in Male Dominated Occupations & Industries (WIMDOI) 2008 Conference
Please direct all enquiries for WIMDOI 2008 and completed registration forms to Michelle Ingley-Smith on (08) 8219 9028 or by fax on (08) 8219 9011 alternativelly via email on michelle@cfmeuffpd.org.au. For internet registrations go to: http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/lien_externe.svlt?goto=mini_moteur&ID_COMPANY_ID=AS104251&ID_NUM_CONTRACT=647077&hotelOuVille=1564&code_langue=gb [ READ MORE ]

Asia/Pacific Labour Mobility and The Two Track Labour Market
Speech by CFMEU National Secretary, John Sutton to Catalyst Australia Seminar [ READ MORE ]

CFMEU Submission to the Senate Select Commitee on Housing Affordability in Australia
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Paid Parental Leave for Mums...and Dads!
The CFMEU is spearheading the campaign for Paid Parental Leave for all workers in Australia. [ READ MORE ]

Rudd to Review Rorted 457 Visas
Last year before he became Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd called the abuses of the 457 visa scheme "revolting absolutely revolting". Now that he's in, Rudd has decided to do something about it - the Government has set up a review of the 457 scheme. [ READ MORE ]

International Asbestos Conference
Speech presented by CFMEU National Secretary and UITBB President, John Sutton to an International Asbestos Conference 6-7 February 2008, Vienna on the dangers of asbestos and the need for a world wide ban. [ READ MORE ]

Constructing Fear
Howard's construction secret police - what they are really up to? Joe Loh's documentary on the ABCC unflinchingly exposes its unfair treatment of construction workers. To find out how this Government watchdog affects the lives of real people, view these clips from the forthcoming documentary. [ READ MORE ]

The Issue With Tissue
For years, parts of the paper manufacturing industry have been under import pressure. Over the last year or so, what was an issue has started to become a problem. Especially in the tissue manufacturing sector. [ READ MORE ]