CFMEU WA

Murrin Murrin maggot infestation mass meeting at the historical Trades Hall, upstairs 1998... were you there?!

Joe McDonald recalls the story in the book “If You Don’t Fight, You Lose.”

“All hell broke loose at Murrin Murrin during Anaconda’s construction of their laterite nickel and cobalt plant in 1998. There were 1800 workers out in the middle of nowhere, the least they expected was a decent feed on site. The blokes sat down and their tucker was riddled with maggots. Not the sort you find in suits wearing white hard hats - these were the disgusting wiggly types! The blokes stopped work until things were sorted in the kitchen. I flew out to discuss the situation with the bosses and suggested they get some meat/steaks in cold storage and set up a few BBQ’s so at least the blokes could eat something substantial while the kitchen and health procedures were sorted out. The company refused, no way they said, so the blokes said eat your own f #@!ing maggot’s and stopped work. At the end, they had to refit the entire kitchen to improve food storage, handling and safety, the blokes went home but all got paid.”

CFMEU WA

Full credit to delegate Dan at the ADCO Swan Active Ellenbrook Hub, standing up for workers - keeping them safe, keeping them dry, and carrying the responsibility that comes with the role.

A solid discussion with the crew about the Union movement showed exactly where this workforce stands united, positive and strong together.

Smiles on faces, solidarity on site, and workers backing each other every step of the way.

That’s what a strong delegate does. That’s how we do it in WA - Strong Union. Strong Delegates. Strong Workers.

CFMEU WA is Setting the Pace ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽

𝗖𝗙𝗠𝗘𝗨 𝗪𝗔 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵

A packed room and a positive meeting.

• Secretary Mick provided an update on the Union movement.

• 9 EBAs currently in progress and moving towards finalisation.

• Two new builders continue to enter the WA market.

• Membership is growing.

• Delegate refresher training kicks off next week as we continue building strength on every site.

• Negotiations for the 2027 EBA have commenced as we continue lifting wages, conditions and industry standards.

• Emma from the National Office reinforced that CFMEU WA is leading from the front.

• UnionsWA Secretary Rikki provided an update on the strength and direction of the Union movement in WA.

• Ronny delivered a report from the ‘Woman in Male Dominated Occupations and Industries’ (WIMDOI) Conference in New Zealand.

Everything is moving in the right direction. Our Union is growing. Delegates are stepping up. Workers are standing together.

CFMEU WA continues to set the pace.

Strong. United. Never Defeated. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽

Get down to the CFMEU WA Members' Monthly meeting for June, Today 5pm. Hear the latest in construction news.

This morning started the day of with toolbox meeting at WA-life Murdoch.

The builder, with experience across the East Coast, said this is one of the best-run projects he’s worked on. Strong Productivity, Strong Safety, Great Moral and a United Workforce.

CFMEU Secretary thanked the organisers and delegates for standing alongside workers, driving safety, and keeping the job moving.

Members were also updated that EBA 2027 negotiations have commenced. No deal gets signed without the members’ approval.

Union delegates. Union strength. Union site. CFMEU WA is setting the pace. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽

Toolbox with the Fineform crew at UWA student accommodation today ahead of next week’s EBA vote.

A strong discussion, a positive atmosphere, and 100% support from the workforce.

Full credit to delegates Ljubomir and Tama for their leadership and commitment on site.

These wages and conditions were not given they were won through the hard work, unity, and determination of working men and women standing together with CFMEU WA.

CFMEU WA is setting the pace. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽

As the day begins it's just another Saturday on the job.

A strong finish to the working week with BBQs across Perth construction sites Lendlease - UWA Student Accommodation & Curtin University Science Building, WA Life -Women and Babies Hospital Osborne Park, and Built - City Link.

CFMEU WA Secretary Mick Buchan, Organiser Chappo, delegates and officials were on the ground serving the crews all who had put in a 50+ hour week on the tools.

While others enjoy the weekend, construction workers are still on the front line building the projects that keep WA moving.

The CFMEU WA stands shoulder to shoulder with its members. United in purpose. United in strength.

UNITED WE STAND. SOLIDARITY FOREVER.
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