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Lift Shenanigans and Union Drama: When Politics Meets Construction Chaos!

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From secret deals to lift confrontations, the CFMEU saga gets even more entertaining! Dive into the chaotic world of union politics where every protest is just a heartbeat away!

In a whirlwind story that has captured the attention of not just union members but the entire Australian workforce, former CFMEU boss John Setka has leveled bombshell allegations of betrayal against the federal government. According to Setka, there was a secret deal involving Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke, which purportedly promised not to place the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) into administration if he resigned. This astonishing claim comes amidst growing unrest within union ranks, particularly from the Western Australia branch, which has been placed in administration due to what the government calls overwhelming financial failures.

As tensions rise, the CFMEU's Western Australian branch is gearing up for a major protest rally, declaring, "we built this city!" Members are expressing their outrage against the Labor government's alleged betrayal. The government, meanwhile, insists that it is acting in the best interests of union members by appointing an administrator aimed at cleaning up the chaotic mess left behind by Setka's leadership. Whether this will quell the outrage among unionists remains to be seen, but anticipation for the protest events is palpable.

Adding fuel to the fire, Setka has claimed that he left PM Albanese "trembling" following a tense encounter in a lift. The details of that incident have not been fully revealed, but one can only imagine the awkwardness of two prominent figures cruising upwards in an elevator while discussing accusations of underhanded political maneuvering. Setka’s words suggest that their interaction was anything but pleasant, further illustrating the growing rift between the government and the CFMEU.

As thousands of construction workers across Victoria down tools in solidarity with their CFMEU brethren, the political landscape is shifting beneath the feet of the Labor government. The CFMEU's stance as the bulwark of the working class is being tested like never before. These protests, now marked by intense rhetoric, suggest a larger, impending confrontation that could significantly reshape union engagement in Australia.

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Setka alleges betrayal and secret deal with federal government (The Age)

The former union boss also said he had left Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “trembling” after an incident in a lift.

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Western Australian CFMEU placed in administration (Mining.com.au)

The Western Australian Government is moving to suspend the WA branch of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union from WA Labor.

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Federal government rejects former CFMEU boss John Setka's claim ... (ABC News)

Mr Setka claims former Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke agreed to forgo appointing administrators to the CFMEU in exchange for the union boss's ...

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CFMEU: John Setka says Labor promised not to put union in ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Former CFMEU boss John Setka has claimed the Albanese government made a deal that it would not put the CFMEU into administration if he resigned.

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CFMEU WA branch: Union to hit back at Labor move in Perth rally ... (The West Australian)

WA's CFMEU will tell Labor 'we built this city' as members gather tomorrow to protest after the union was put under administration.

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Government's assurance as CFMEU prepares to vent fury at purge (Courier Mail)

CFMEU administrator Mark Irving will act in the best interests of members as they exercise a right to protest mass sackings of union heavyweights, ...

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Building bad: Financial failure, missed taxes and deadly history no ... (The Australian Financial Review)

A booming scaffolding firm that has secured significant contracts on the $550 million redevelopment of the nation's war memorial, the Sydney Metro, ...

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NSW workers march on parliament after union gutted (Daily Telegraph)

Furious union members are set to march on NSW Parliament this week as part of a nationwide series of rallies protesting the Federal Government plunging the ...

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Thousands of Vic workers to down tools in solidarity with CFMEU (Herald Sun)

Thousands of workers of Victoria's powerful construction unions are being told to down tools on major infrastructure projects in support of the CFMEU after ...

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'Trembling': Setka reveals lift incident with Albo (Herald Sun)

Disgraced CFMEU heavyweight John Setka has revealed details of an “incident” with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese when the pair were in a lift ...

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'Attack on the working class': Furious CFMEU goes to 'war' with Labor (Courier Mail)

The CFMEU has gone on the attack ahead of mass protest rallies across the state on Tuesday, threatening union revenge against federal Labor government and ...

Albanese and Burke Must Come Clean on Alleged CFMEU Deal ... (Liberal Party of Australia)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese needs to come clean on whether there was any deal between his Government and John Setka relating to putting the disgraced ...

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'Fanciful': Government brushes off former CFMEU head's claims (Sky News Australia)

Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt has dismissed "fanciful" claims from former CFMEU Victoria boss John Setka that the Albanese government offered the ...

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CFMEU leaders including Darren Greenfield stage secret meeting ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Sacked CFMEU NSW leaders held a mass meeting of delegates on Monday that called for nationwide walkouts, despite the union going into administration.

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War on the streets: Everything to expect at CFMEU rally (Courier Mail)

Hundreds of protesters from the CFMEU are expected rally in a show of defiance after the union was plunged into administration with Brisbane streets ...

NAT 032/24: CFMEU under Administration & Potential Rallies (Australian Industry Group)

On 12 August 2024, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024 (Cth) into the Senate.

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'Attack on democracy': Workers to strike in solidarity with CFMEU (SBS)

Workers will down tools in solidarity with the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) as it moves to challenge external administration ...

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'Attack on one is an attack on all': Building unions to walk off job (The Age)

Members of the CFMEU, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union, Electrical Trades Union and the plumbers' union (Plumbing and Pipe Trades Employees Union) were ...

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Albanese government rejects Setka's claim Labor double-crossed ... (The Guardian)

Construction Forestry Maritime Employees Union members to protest administration in capital city rallies on Tuesday.

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Thousands of construction workers to protest across Melbourne (9News)

It's understood the workers will be protesting against the federal government's decision to put the construction branch of the CFMEU into administration.

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D-day: Union takes war to the streets as industry faces paralysis (Courier Mail)

There are fears the militant CFMEU will hold Queensland construction projects to ransom in retaliation for the mass sacking of hundreds of union officials.

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Workers plot protest as CFMEU mounts legal challenge against ... (Sky News Australia)

Workers are set to walk off the job across the country on Tuesday in a collective protest after the Labor government placed the construction arm of the ...

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The Coalition says the CFMEU is blowing out construction costs. Is ... (The Guardian)

Opposition members including Peter Dutton have talked about a 'CFMEU tax' on major projects. Here's what we know.

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CFMEU candidate should have resigned by now, right? | Canberra ... (Canberra CityNews)

Chief Minister Andrew Barr with fellow Kurrajong candidate and CFMEU employee Aggi Court. “Now, I know a lot of local Laborites have had direct CFMEU backing, ...

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