Earlier this week, at a major construction site in central Melbourne, southern Australia, workers had to defend their picket line against hundreds of riot police. The dispute centres on Grocon’s attempt to weaken the CFMEU’s ability to organise and represent workers. Grocon is one of Australia’s biggest construction companies. The issue is still ongoing, with the union also facing large fines due to Australian anti union laws.
Earlier this week, at a major construction site in central Melbourne, southern Australia, workers had to defend their picket line against hundreds of riot police. The dispute centres on Grocon’s attempt to weaken the CFMEU’s ability to organise and represent workers. Grocon is one of Australia’s biggest construction companies. The issue is still ongoing, with the union also facing large fines due to Australian anti union laws.
