Thousands of casual and permanent coal miners have emailed their MPs, calling on them to end casual exploitation in mining. Have you? It’s urgent, it’s easy and you can do it right here: www.protectcasualminers.com.au
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Aboriginal and older labour hire mineworkers have been stranded without pay for months after BHP excluded them from the workplace due to COVID but refused to pay their wages. The Union is now fighting for their lost pay.
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The CFMEU has successfully argued that two new roles of Field Officer and Mine Controller created by BHP to manage autonomous coal trucks are to be performed by EA workers, rather than staff. This means more opportunities for the current workforce.
Read MoreCallide Valley Lodge Vice President Adam Burling has honoured Barcaldine's unique history by presenting the Australian Workers Heritage Centre in Barcaldine with a new Eureka flag. Read More
Some of Queensland’s biggest coal mines are in the electorate of Burdekin that Mike Brunker is seeking to represent in Queensland’s Parliament at the 31 October election. He wants the workers in those coal mines to have a strong voice in Brisbane. Read More
The September episode of the CFMEU Mining and Energy podcast is out now. Listen to our latest news stories. Read More
Do you have what it takes to become part of a highly motivated and dedicated team of Union organisers that are at the forefront of industrial organising? This is a Mackay based fulltime position, working within the Queensland Mining areas and associated communities. Read More
Despite the second waves of the pandemic in Australia, the USA and Europe, Australian mining including coal is doing surprisingly well – including coal. But in looking to the future there are some big uncertainties – near term and longer term. Read More
Pressure from our campaign has forced a number of LNP politicians out of the woodwork on casualisation in mining. Unfortunately their arguments don’t hold water. Here's what you need to know.
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