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CFMEU NSW has welcomed the decision of Judge Leonie Flannery in sentencing former union leaders Darren and Michael Greenfield. CFMEU NSW Executive Director Michael Crosby said the construction union was rebuilding after the Greenfield regime. “Darren and Michael Greenfield have betrayed the members of our union in the most fundamental way possible,” Mr Crosby said. … Continued
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**** MEDIA ALERT **** What: Former CFMEU NSW Secretary Darren Greenfield and his son Michael Greenfield will be sentenced after pleading guilty to accepting bribes. The current leader of the union will address the media after Judge Leonie Flannery hands down her decision. Who: CFMEU NSW Executive Director Michael Crosby When: Approx … Continued
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The Health Services Union (HSU) has raised serious concerns over Healthscope, a for-profit company with $1.6 billion in debt, being granted charitable status to exploit tax concessions worth $200 million annually. In a letter to Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward, ATO Commissioner Rob Heferen, and Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh, the union … Continued
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*** MEDIA ALERT **** What: NTEU members from the University of Newcastle will strike for 24 hours and rally outside state parliament Union members will be protesting against a 60-year UoN celebration event inside parliament house. The event is being held at the same time university management has refused to engage constructively on … Continued
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Key Facts: Over 98% of AMPA members voted to begin industrial action following failed enterprise agreement negotiations and a 5% real wage decrease AMPA represents senior paramedics, managers, and support staff across ambulance services, covering approximately 900 Ambulance Victoria staff Stage 1 industrial action begins at 7:00am, affecting recruitment, training, procurement, rostering, and statutory reporting … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has launched Federal Court action against RMIT University over allegations it underpaid student counsellors for at least a decade, with affected staff potentially owed more than $1 million in stolen wages. The case, filed Friday in the Federal Circuit Court, centres on RMIT requiring counsellors to be psychologists or … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has welcomed Deakin University’s pledge to backpay casual staff underpaid almost $3 million. The university announced on Tuesday it would start repayments, with roughly 440 staff affected by $2.9 million in underpayments over eight years. NTEU members have engaged in a long-running campaign including allegations of systemic underpayment … Continued
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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) welcomes the appointment of Tasmanian Branch Secretary Mark Dunsby, effective from Sunday, 9 November 2025, following the resignation of its outgoing Secretary, Byron Cubit. Mark brings more than 14 years of experience to the position, having served as a Springfield bus driver, delegate, and former Branch President. After … Continued
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Workers at AGL’s Bayswater and Loy Yang A Power Stations have been informed of a restructure to cut hundreds of jobs before Christmas, the Mining and Energy Union said today. With both power stations slated to close within a decade, the MEU warned government intervention may be needed to prevent AGL cutting jobs early to … Continued
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Mining and Energy Union (MEU) General President Tony Maher has announced his retirement effective 31 December, marking the end of a remarkable 27-year tenure. Grahame Kelly, currently the MEU’s General Secretary, will assume the role of General President from 1 January 2026. Mr Maher has led the MEU—formerly the CFMEU Mining and Energy Division—since … Continued
