Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook; Share on . Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. To organise 200 CFMEU members overnight has to be planned, and as if they didnt tell the minister, LNP deputy leader Jarrod Bleijie said on Thursday. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Read More . I am pretty sure the chants are Master Builders - Who? CFMEU members march through the CBD about midday on Tuesday. Thousands of CFMEU members marched through Brisbane on Tuesday over perceived issues at the Master Builders Association Queensland. The demonstration was peaceful and the group dispersed about 40 minutes later. Its not just construction workers who are in the firing line. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. "I support the right of people to protest peacefully and respectfully but that's not what took place," he said. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The militant CFMEU has dismissed the row over its storming of a government building as a storm in a teacup, refusing the Premiers demands for an apology. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Police confirmed they were investigating the matter. The CFMEU QLD/NT Branch represents over 20,000 workers on building and civil construction sites, state and local government, offsite and furniture manufacturing. The crowd was protesting against the government's decision that construction workers will be forced to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be allowed to work from Friday. ago urban hermit. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Dozens of workers fined for walkout over CFMEU flags. Thousands expected to protest around the country against Turnbull's attacks on working people. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Queensland's Premier has not ruled out handing back donations from a powerful unionafter hundreds of workers "stormed" a government office building in Brisbane. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. QLeave is portable long service. The new laws that were passed in the Senate last month prohibit the union from negotiating on a range of basic issues such as working hours, overtime and job security. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. It is an attempt to influence and rush the boards decision regarding the re-appointment of employer representatives to the BUSSQ Board, a statement said. Our union is standing up for workers in the industry who stand to lose out in terms of pay and conditions. An estimated 200 tradies stormed into the building, forcing a meeting to be cancelled, and the government employees in the building fearing for their safety. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Then, after the initial 12 weeks it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. The union has been trying to meet with the MBAQ since their stunt, but the MBAQ has refused.. Master Builders is currently considering professional and legal advice on the best way forward to represent the interests of fund members, since the resignation of three Master Builders representatives from the BUSSQ Board last month.. On Monday afternoon, hundreds of workers gathered outside the CFMEU headquarters in the CBD, chanting and yelling before bottles were thrown and loudspeakers were smashed. Offer ends 31 October, 2022. "They cant even bargain with us because Treasury hasnt even given them the parameters of which they can bargain for, he told the demonstrators. Queensland Premier hits out at CFMEU protest Nick Gibbs August 25, 2022 6.32pm Save Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size The behaviour of CFMEU protesters inside a state government building was disgraceful and affected workers are owed an apology, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says. Madura McCormack @maduramccormack 2 min read August 25, 2022 - 5:40PM QLD Politics Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD Politics. Palaszczuk said she understood police were looking into the matter. Just a correction BUSSQ is super. Thousands of workers have marched on Brisbane's 'Tower of Power', accusing the State Government of privatising construction work.City streets were shut down . A CFMEU protest disrupts traffic in Brisbane's CBD. Full Digital Access $4 (min. A CFMEU protest disrupts traffic in Brisbanes CBD. 2 mo. The march coincides with rallies Australia-wide including on the Gold Coast. Good on them for getting out there and making their voice heard, shame as you say that this is something that even still needs to be protested against. No worker should go to work fearing for their safety it is disgraceful behaviour, she told reporters on Thursday. I have backed in our workers from day one as their minister, I take that responsibility seriously, and they were mistreated by his union members, he said. Isn't the law that superannuation is 10%? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/sn8uhr/cfmeu_protest_on_george_st_080222/hw1wbpp/. (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more, Saturday and Sunday paper delivery* Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. "Our union is standing up for workers in the industry who stand to lose out in terms of pay and conditions. 9.2K views, 61 likes, 3 loves, 39 comments, 16 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 7NEWS Brisbane: City streets were blocked and worksites ground to a halt as unionists marched through Brisbane today.. Wages, RDO calendars and other information can be found on your branch page. 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Jan 25, 2021 - 4.09pm. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. Payment every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks. Map: A security guard was allegedly knocked down when union members went through the front doors, but did not appear to be seriously injured and indicated they wouldnt press charges. "It is likely that laws have been broken with the storming of the building.". An estimated 400 tradespeople dressed in high-vis, hard hats, and carrying flags and banners demanded the government to come to the table with an enterprise bargaining agreement amid fears workers will be left worse off with inflation. "What would you think? Our main role is to protect lives by upholding health and safety standards in this dangerous industry and improve workers' lives through fighting for decent wages and conditions. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 1 min read. Don't have an account? And aren't there awards to dictate penalty rates? Shouldn't even need to protest. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. CMFEU Assistant State Secretary Kane Lowth told workers they could not afford to wait 13 months, like previously, before a deal was made and they received a pay rise. A Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program briefing was cancelled following the action. Seewww.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Melbourne tradies have staged another protest, this time storming the CFMEU headquarters. CFMEU state secretary John Sekta told 9News the stunt was "not a protest". National CFMEU Construction Secretary Dave Noonan said that support for the national day of action has gained momentum in the last three weeks as anger in the community grows over cuts to workers' wages and conditions. Authorised by M Ravbar CFMEU Queensland & Northern Territory Branch, Brisbane, Every 9 minutes in Australia a construction worker is seriously injured or killed, CFMEU Queensland & Northern Territory - Construction & General, Federal Court injunction re Broad Construction. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#7NEWS People from around Australia are marching today because they want to send a strong message to Turnbull that enough is enough and they are standing with us and fighting back for fairness and justice.. A major trade union has refused to apologise for a "disgraceful" protest that involved the storming of a government building in the Brisbane CBD, describing the furore as a "storm in a . It's believed the demonstration was demanding the resignation of a Queensland bureaucrat for "systemic noncompliance" with government policy. The RSPCA is investigating after distressing video emerged of a dog being kicked when violent protests erupted in Melbourne. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. This is a highly profitable, effective super fund that the federal government wants to take over for profit. . September 20, 2021 - 7:41PM NCA NewsWire Riot police have pelted rubber bullets at protesters during a bloody, chaotic brawl that saw hundreds of people storm the CFMEU headquarters protesting mandatory vaccinations for construction workers. Transport Minister Mark Bailey was scheduled speak at the Transport and Main Roads Industry Briefing on Tuesday but said he pulled out due to ministerial commitments. CFMEU PROTEST Mr Lowth said the enterprise bargaining agreements of hundreds of public servants, including those that maintained hospitals and school, expired on Thursday and the government was yet to come to them with a framework for negotiations. I 100% thought it was hands off, fuck you!. ", To join the conversation, please Thousands Of Union Workers Protest In Brisbane's CBD Over Penalty Cuts. Streets in Brisbanes CBD were closed as thousands of CFMEU members marched through the city on Tuesday. National CFMEU Construction Secretary Dave Noonan said that support for the national day of action has gained momentum in the last three weeks as anger in the community grows over cuts to workers wages and conditions. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. He said it was designed to make officials realise the industry should have been consulted beforehand. The union has around 150,000 members and employs around 400 full time staff and officials. A meeting of more than 200 major builders and subcontractors last week condemned MBAQs attempts to sabotage the fund, he said. CFMEU Brisbane Office; Share page: CFMEU Brisbane Office. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. Press J to jump to the feed. If you wish to change or create a new subscription, please call 1800 070 535 Monday to Friday 7.30am 6.00pm & 7.00am-11.30am AEST on both Saturdays & Sundays. An estimated 400 tradespeople dressed in high-vis . F*ck yeah! Even some placards with the points from https://www.reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/sn8uhr/cfmeu_protest_on_george_st_080222/hw1wbpp/ post would help people to understand why they are protesting. The sudden resignation of the three MBAQ representatives from the BUSSQ board last month was a pre-meditated stunt designed to make the fund which has consistently returned members close to 10 per cent a year more vulnerable to a forced merger with a larger fund, CFMEU assistant secretary Jade Ingham said. Protesters who gathered in Roma Street stretched hundreds of meters to multiple streets in the CBD where traffic was brought to a stand-still. Ms Palaszczuk said the behaviour was "disgraceful". DON'T FUCK WITH OUR SUPER! (Supplied) The CFMEU donated more than $118,000 to Labor in the 2020 state election period, according to Electoral Commission of Queensland records. CFMEU protesters storm the TMR building on Mary St, Brisbane on Tuesday August 23 Queensland Police confirmed they were called to protest action around 9.30am on Tuesday, though their estimates put the crowd at around 100 to 150. 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