The government’s bid to break up the CFMEU has been met with significant pushback, with the national secretary of the militant union, one of Labor's key financial backers, accusing the government of undermining workers groups.The national secretary of the powerful CFMEU has pushed back against controversial government legislation introduced to parliament on Monday, which facilitates a"stay or go" vote for members.
The introduction of the bill came after powerful Victorian and Tasmanian secretary John Setka threatened to hold up works for the AFL over a grudge with the head of umpiring Stephen McBurney.The national secretary of the CFMEU, Zach Smith, has pushed back against controversial government legislation introduced on Monday. Picture: CFMEU
Mr Burke said many members in the manufacturing division work in female-dominated fields like textiles and do not feel properly represented by the union. Tony Burke said many members in the manufacturing division of the CFMEU do not feel properly represented by the union. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman