CFMEU - Mining and Energy Division
Our Campaigns
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Put Something BackAustralia is in the midst of a resources boom bigger than any this country has seen before.
But at what cost?
www.putsomethingback.com.au
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Norwich Park - what's the deal?Stephen Smythe and Andrew Vickers are interviewed about BHP's announced closure of Norwich Park coal mine in Queensland.
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Is the mining tax enough?Tony Maher discusses the mining tax on Essential Vision's 3Q program.
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Fair Go for BillionairesAlthough the mining magnates of Australia have grown used to running ads in recent years, a campaign entitled 'Fair Go for Billionaires' may prove to be a little too direct for their tastes, according to CFMEU National President Tony Maher.
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Why join the Union?It pays to belong. See what Mick Dobie has to say about being part of the union.
CFMEU News
Australian workers back Bowen Basin coalmine struggle: ACTU
Bowen Basin coalmine workers have welcomed the support of Australia’s trade unions after an ACTU resolution today backed on-going action to maintain safety and conditions at BHP’s Bowen Basin mines.
The resolution at the ACTU Congress in Sydney urged central Queensland workers to maintain their firm stance during negotiations with the multinational over a new Enterprise Agreement covering 4000 coalmine workers from the CFMEU, AMWU and ETU.
Nasser’s dig at Australian laws shows arrogance of Big Mining
BHP Billiton Chairman Jac Nasser’s dig at Australian tax and industrial laws today demonstrates the arrogance of the big mining companies operating here, said CFMEU National President Tony Maher.
Even when the industry is expanding rapidly and raking in massive profits, companies like BHP continue to throw their weight around.
“BHP directly negotiated the fine detail of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax, it was one of the big three mining companies at the table,” said Mr Maher.
More than 150 BHP coalmine workers denied right to vote - Union forwards concerns to electoral watchdog
The CFMEU has raised concerns with the Australian Electoral Commission about BHP’s ballot of its Central Queensland coalmine workers after 154 eligible employees confirmed they were yet to receive voting papers.
With voting closing this Friday, the Miners’ Union is deeply troubled by the standards with which BHP is balloting its workforce to determine a new Enterprise Agreement for its coalminers in the Bowen Basin.
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1 March 2012 - 31 October 2012Lithgow State Mine MuseumNSW South Western District
