Organised crime boss George Alex boasted the CFMEU deemed his firms “untouchable” on building sites because union officials needed their “kickers”,according to police surveillance.
An investigation reveals the relationships that have vaulted companies with links to criminals into favoured positions on the nation’s building sites.
Two weeks after taking on the toughest job of his life,Mark Irving says the union’s problems are worse than have been publicly reported.
Joel Shackleton has been charged over threats caught on video on a large publicly funded project.
Secret police recordings helped unravel George Alex’s sprawling and corrupt labour hire empire.
Industry insiders claim a scaffolding firm with a chequered past and links to organised crime was still able to secure pivotal labour deals and promotion at the highest levels of the CFMEU.
The Fair Work Commission has launched legal action against Health Workers Union Victorian secretary Diana Asmar,alleging she approved payment of false invoices for printing and got cash back.
A senior official at the Health Workers Union has called for the organisation to stand down its secretary Diana Asmar,warning the union’s board that the branch may be inflating memberships.
The Hakoah Club was also told that a proposed street protest could prompt involvement from pro-Palestinian activists.
Michael Greenfield,who is facing bribery charges,has announced his resignation – but his father,union secretary Darren Greenfield,has vowed to remain in the job.