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CONTENTS EXECUTIVE Secretary John Setka

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Executive Messages

Assistant Secretary Elias Spernovasilis President Ralph Edwards

Meet the Lawyers

Building Gender Equality

Senior Vice President Derek Christopher Vice President Robert Graauwmans

ChildScare

ORGANISERS AND FIELD OFFICERS Gerry Benstead . Steve Long . Malcolm Smith Billy Beattie . Gerry McCrudden . Mick Myles Mark Tait (Fozzie) . Mark Travers . Drew McDonald Gerry McQuaid . Toby Thornton . Mark McMillan Brendan Pitt . Joe Myles . John Perkovic Jimmy Harris . Peter Booth . Richie Hassett (TAS) Andrew De Bono . Kevin Harkins (TAS) . Fergal Doyle Kylie Brown . Lisa Zanatta . Kane Pearson . Adam Olsen James Simpson . Nick Vamvas . John Thomson . Paul Tzimas Marty Albert . Jason Deans . Ronnie Buckley

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SPECIALIST STAFF Wage Claims Officer Frank Akbari Training Unit Coordinator Anne Duggan Teachers and Trainers Karen Odermatt . Mark Devereaux . Jacky Gamble Barry Kearney . Jennifer Pignataro . Liam O’Hearn Paul Chapman . Owen Waiomio . Brad McLuckie Sue Bull . Lorella DiPietro . Dorothy Saristavros Tony Minchin . Andy Duff . Robert Rowan Greg Sansom . Helen Whooley

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Training News

Communications Manager Beck Paspalis

Graphic Designer Renee Madden Media and Communications Jack Kerr

Born to Stand Out Joe and Finlee Keck

Dear Anxiety...

Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Unit Manager Gerry Ayers Safety Advisors Alex Tadic . Peter Clark Steve Roach . Gary Donnon

Incolink - Here for you this Christmas

Industrial/Legal Jean Maloney . India Shearer Boyd . David Vroland Molly Leddin . Scarlett McMurty . Elyanne Palmer Ben Bromberg

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JOHN SETKA SECRETARY

Dear brothers and sisters,

Our investigation into leaks to the media has unearthed some very disturbing finds so far. We know some cowards tried to cover their tracks by deleting emails and texts, but our back-up system lets us see that data and identify those involved. The investigation extends into people from other divisions, law firms and ALP hacks. Thankfully, these individuals are all gone and we are now in a much stronger position than previously. It proves that a lot of good can come out of a bad situation. The investigation is coming to its conclusion and those responsible will be held to account for their treacherous acts. We’ll keep you posted. In regards to the individual who taped and leaked the delegates’ meeting, we are considering a large reward so we can identify the person(s) responsible. How We Killed The Ensuring Integrity Bill Now to the main game. The CFMEU, the ETU and other unions were heavily involved in the campaign against the union-busting Ensuring Integrity Bill, which would have been the most draconian industrial laws in the free world. We targeted minor party senators like Jacqui Lambie and Pauline Hanson, asking them not to condemn 4

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But never forget that Centre Alliance voted in favour of it.

as a poster in your workplace.

I’ll also never forget the treacherous, two-faced individuals who fabricated stories about me, in an orchestrated attempt to bring me down.

We promised that any senator that voted for this legislation would be accountable for their actions forever. We’d put their names in lights. Thankfully, enough of them did the right thing for the country and killed the bill.

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What an eventful year. On behalf of my family and myself, I’d like to thank you all for the hundreds of supportive messages, letters and calls you sent during some really trying times. It was humbling and I will never forget it.

14-million workers with these un-Australian laws.

HOW’S THIS FOR INTEGRITY?

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CONTACT THESE SENA TORS AND RESPECTFU LLY URGE THEM TO LEAVE US ALONE, AND INSTE INTEGRITY OF BIG BUSIN AD TRY ENSURING THE ESS AND THE BANK S. TELL THEM TO VOTE NO TO THE “ENSURIN G INTEGRITY” LAW!

REX PATRICK

SENATOR FOR SOUTH

JACQUI LAMBIE

AUSTRALIA

senator.patrick@aph.gov.au (08) 8232 1144 or (02) 6277 3785

SENATOR FOR TASMANIA

senator.lambie@aph.gov.au (03) 6431 3112 or (02) 6277 3357

STIRLING GRIFF

SENATOR FOR SOUTH

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senator.griff@aph.gov.au (08) 8212 1409 or (02) 6277 3128 Authorised T. Gray, Electrical

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EBA Negotiations In regards to the latest EBA, the union is negotiating the 2% rise that’s outstanding from the previous EBA. A pay rise for the new EBA is currently being negotiated, and the results of our last member survey regarding the EBA have been tabled as part of our claim. Industrial Manslaughter Laws Passed The union was also instrumental in the campaign to bring in Industrial Manslaughter laws. These will make rogue employers who take shortcuts and kill workers accountable. They face time behind bars, and hopefully that is enough deterrent to save lives. Listening to stories of the families who’ve lost loved ones at work is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Hearing their stories during this campaign really brought home how important it is for us to never take a backwards step on safety issues. Workers and their families rely on us to make sure everyone goes home safely. We should never forget that.

A full house at West Side to hear about how we could stop the Ensuring Integrity Bill. We have power in numbers!

Licensing Of Trades On The Way

Membership At An All-time High

After much hard work, the licensing of trades will be rolled out over the coming years. It’s a great win for our industry and for the next generation of kids who will do apprenticeships on the way to an even better future. If it’s good enough for electricians and plumbers, it’s good enough for our trades, like carpentry, plastering, painting and bricklaying.

Despite all the negative publicity surrounding us, our membership continues to grow. We continually have people from other industries wanting to join our union because theirs is too busy playing ALP politics instead of worrying about the members. We’ll never be like that because we always remember that you, the members, pay our wages. It’s your union, not ours. We’re just the elected leaders. You, the members, are our bosses. We’ll never forget that. It’s what make us the most powerful, toughest union in the country. We’re a household name, and most importantly, you belong to it.

Best National Conference The Construction Division National Conference was held in Adelaide this year, and it’s probably the best I’ve attended. The Victorian delegation made our branch members so proud. The Women’s Panel was absolutely awesome, as was the Indigenous Panel. Our proud Indigenous members really inspired us all with their stories of struggle and their continued fight for recognition as the traditional owners of this land.

A Footnote On The Hypocrisy Of The Media... I was often asked what I was going to do about my swearing. I replied: “I’ll change my name to Gordon Ramsey. He swears a lot more than me, and he gets elevated to stardom. He gets his own cooking shows, has lunch with David Beckham. Yet he throws pots and pans at people, swears at them, degrades them. Then when I swear at a private delegates’ meeting, they want to deregister the union and reopen Alcatraz. Maybe we’ll change the union’s name to Westpac!” Maybe then the Liberals will leave us alone. Food for thought.

Ho! Ho! Ho! To you and your family, from me, the Victorian executive and staff, have a great and safe Xmas and a happy new year. Thanks for the support you give, and we look forward to an exciting 2020. And Go Tigers! We hit Adelaide for the C&G national conference in October, and I reckon it was the best one yet.

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ELIAS SPERNOVASILAS ASSISTANT SECRETARY

It happens like clockwork every year. As Christmas time comes around, the big rush to get jobs finished kicks in, and that means workers being overworked and bosses cutting corners. And we all know where that leads: workplace injuries. So as we head to the break, make sure you get there in one piece. Whether you’re planning to spend time with your family or get away from it all, you can’t really do it from a hospital bed. And we have a big year ahead of us in 2020 too. It’ll be all hands on deck for the two big underground projects happening in Melbourne — the Metro Tunnel and the West Gate Tunnel. They’ll keep plenty of members busy. As you’ll see in Ralph’s Message, we are working hard on a new EBA with a 5% outcome. To those that only got 3% last time, we are looking to get everyone on level terms. And even though the union movement was able to kill off the Ensuring Integrity Bill, we have to be on our toes politically as well. Dunny Business Daniel Andrews has asked for our help with a new program to get more women into construction (as you can see in Lisa Zanatta’s article). But at the same time as the state Labor government is doing that, the federal Liberals’ ABCC is taking us to court for trying to make sure women have basic amenities at work.

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The union and two of our organisers were fined a total of $50,000. Steve Long and Gerard Benstead have to make personal payment orders of $6,000 each. The company that made the complaint is BPM, which is run by the same folk behind Ironside. You may remember that name. We were not surprised that they would call in the ABCC rather than doing the decent thing and making sure women on a job have a toilet of their own. But maybe the biggest problem is the way WorkSafe handled this. Not providing female toilets is a clear breach of the code. But they chose to not see the problem, opening the door for the ABCC to come after us.

RALPH EDWARDS PRESIDENT

Yes, the EBA process is underway. Yes, the paperwork has been issued to commence bargaining as per the Fair Work Act 2007. And yes, companies that only paid a 3% wage increase in March this year are signing for an extra 2%, so we can hopefully re-establish a “level playing field” prior to starting bargaining for a new industry-wide EBA 2020/23.

It’ll be a long road to a new industry-wide EBA if we do not sort out the interim agreement for a 2% increase. Make sure your boss has issued the “Reps Rights Notice” (as required by law) to commence bargaining with your union.

Will we have a level playing field with everyone getting the full 5% prior to March 1, 2020? With over 1,000 companies only paying 3% last March, it’s a big job. And it’s not made any easier by the Master Builders and many big employers opposing the 2%. So no, not everyone will receive 5% this year.

Thanks to our gun legal team, we’ve been able to turn around a tactic of the ABCC and use it on a wage thief in a very satisfying case in the Federal Court recently.

Even though the Master Builders originally agreed to 5% for their members who wanted an EBA with the CFMEU, they’re now telling their members and contractors generally not to sign up for the 2%. That’s undermining the competitive position of their 5% members as they compete with the 3% members. At the same time, all employers will tell you they want a level playing field, not the confused position we have in other states.

Taken To The Cleaners

Three judges found that Tiziano Bettinsoli, the former director of the company Asbestos Removalist, had been not paying workers all that they were owed over a number of years. We argued that his fine should have enough of a sting in it to act as a deterrent to stop him from ever doing it again. After all, that’s what the ABCC keep saying when we are in court. The judges agreed, taking this asbestos removalist to the cleaners with a fine worth $43,000.

So with many builders and sub-contractors already paying 5% and the big infrastructure projects signing up for 5% in 2019, 2020 and 2021, it’s a no-brainer. Pay the 2% and everyone gets the benefit of the construction boom — workers and employers! Then we can get down to negotiating a new industry-wide EBA that deals with all the many issues in our industry. Otherwise, those who miss out will want 7% next March and negotiations will become chaotic, a level playing field will not be achieved — and a predictable, productive industry will become impossible.

Everyone gets the benefit of the construction boom — workers and employers!

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ROB GRAAUWMANS VICE PRESIDENT

In all my decades in the union, there have been few experiences as emotional as what I’ve witnessed over the last year — the hearings into the Industrial Manslaughter laws.

The attitude they brought shows exactly why workers need much greater protection. They couldn’t care less about the lives of employees. Their biggest concern is profit.

I’ve sat side by side with the families of workers who’ve been killed while doing their jobs. And how did they lose their lives? Not because of their negligence, but because their bosses had been cutting corners and not doing things as they should. It was the same in every case.

It’s been no surprise that the Liberals and Nationals voted against the bill. But hats off to Daniel Andrews and the state Labor government for the way they are handling this.

The families of Jack Brownlee and Charlie Howkins were there. These two young men were killed when a trench collapsed on a building site in the Ballarat suburb of Delacombe. WorkSafe has charged their employer, but under the current laws, they can only be fined. Under the new laws, a company director could be jailed for up to 20 years. We hope this will be a much greater deterrent and stop bosses putting dollars before lives.

As well as making industrial manslaughter a crime, Labor will also make sure sites where a death occurs are treated like crime scenes and will employ specialist investigators to look into what happened. Families who have lost a loved one will also get more support. These are reforms that we’ve been waiting far too long for. July 1, 2020 - when these laws come into action can’t come soon enough.

Only a heartless person could stand up after hearing the stories of families like these and argue against the need for new laws. But that’s exactly what the MBA and other corporate lobby groups did. Shame on them.

Jack Brownlee

Charlie Howkins

As a reminder that no one should die at work, Trades Hall collects the boots of those who have died at work and puts them on display each year.

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JASON “SPIKE” DEANS ORGANISER

ONCE AGAIN, THE CFMEU HAS DONE THE HEAVY LIFTING ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AFTER COWBOY DEVELOPERS USED A LOCAL CHILD CARE CENTRE LIKE A DUMPING GROUND.

I think I’ve finally found a way to get WorkSafe to show up. Just mention “asbestos” and “child care centre” and they’ll be there in a flash (relatively speaking). I called them back in October after we discovered asbestos scattered throughout a site on Millers Road, Altona. A child care centre was next door and, for a couple of weeks, wind had been blowing dust over the fence as the kids played outside. I was pretty shocked that a developer could be so careless when doing works like this beside a child care centre. But not at all surprised. The unfortunate reality is that too many are ignorant of the risks to others. To their credit, WorkSafe got on top of this straight away, and the site was covered with black plastic within a few hours. They’re demanding the developers remove the asbestos without exposing anyone. But the fact remains: WorkSafe is a reactive body. We are a proactive one. And we‘re always on the lookout for safety issues on our streets. We just hope none of the kids have suffered any long-term damage from their possible exposure to asbestos fibres.

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DR. GERRY AYERS OHS MANAGER

WEST GATE BRIDGE COLLAPSE MEMORIAL Flags were at half-mast on the West Gate Bridge on October 15, as mourners came together to mark the 49th anniversary of its infamous and tragic collapse.

time clock shelter, which were placed directly “beneath the longitudinal splice of span 10-11 while the half spans were still in course of erection”.

The gathering at the memorial beneath the bridge — which was attended by many members of Victorian building unions, workers, members of WorkSafe Victoria and, most importantly, the survivors and their many friends and families who are all touched by the tragedy — is an important reminder of just how dangerous and hazardous our industry can be.

“There is evidence of objects falling from the gap between the unjoined half spans, to the immediate danger of men who perforce had to venture under the bridge work”.

The Report of the Royal Commission into the failure of the West Gate Bridge identified a number of reasons for the collapse, but somewhat tellingly, the report stated that “the reasons for the collapse of span 10-11 are to be found in the acts and omissions of those entrusted with building a bridge of a new and highly sophisticated design”. The report goes onto say that “error begat error, and the events which led to the disaster moved with the inevitability of a Greek tragedy”. It was also critical of the placement of the various huts and sheds on the job, including the first aid hut and the

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The commission was satisfied that safer and more suitable arrangements could have been made and that the “siting of these huts where they were, was an error of judgement”. Thirty-five talented and hard-working men never made it home to their families and loved ones that night, losing their lives in Victoria’s worst industrial incident. The tragedy of the West Gate Bridge collapse is burnt deeply into all our hearts. And the lessons learnt from the tragedy are as relevant today as they were then. May we never forget. Shane Jacobson - the star of Kenny - is planning a special documentary on the collapse of the West Gate. It’ll be out in time for the 50th anniversary.

WEST GATE WORKERS EXPOSED TO DEADLY CHROMITE It has come to the CFMEU’s attention that service and maintenance crews on the West Gate Bridge have been exposed to the deadly Chromite chemical over the last five years, if not longer.

“EXPOSURE TO CHROMITE CAN CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE, LUNG CANCER, LIVER DAMAGE, TUBULAR NECROSIS, CORROSION OF THE BRONCHOPULMONARY TRACT AND NASAL SEPTUMS PERFORATION.” DR GERRY AYERS

Exposure to Chromite can cause brain damage, lung cancer, liver damage, tubular necrosis, corrosion of the bronchopulmonary tract and nasal septums perforation. The current contractor, CPB, became aware of the problem recently and has been testing workers and educating them on the effects of their exposure. However, the previous contractor – John Holland – has failed to give workers or the union adequate information about the level of exposure and seems to have failed in its legal obligation to provide mandatory health monitoring for all workers exposed to this hideous chemical. Therefore, we strongly advise anyone who has worked on or around the bridge since at least 2015 to register their exposure with the national chemical register. https://my.mauriceblackburn.com.au/exposureregister/home

INDUSTRIAL MANSLAUGHTER LAWS GET THE GREEN LIGHT AZMEENA HUSSAIN, MAURICE BLACKBURN WORKPLACE INJURY LAWYER It’s been uplifting to see the Andrews Governments’ Industrial Manslaughter laws make their way through the Victorian Parliament in recent months.

In fact, just hours before the bill passed the lower house, a man in his 50s was crushed in machinery near Ballarat.

Once they come into force in mid-2020, employers will no longer get away with negligent work practices. Short cuts and poor systems of work will no longer be tolerated in this state.

As a workplace safety lawyer who has acted for families whose loved ones have died at work, I know all too well the impact of losing a loved one in preventable circumstances.

Bosses who put workers’ lives at risk could spend 20 years behind bars and face fines of up to $16.5 million.

This is something no one should have to endure. It’s about time that workplace safety becomes a priority, and not just some afterthought.

Already this year, 20 people have gone to work and not come home.

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So much love for the Tigers at The Grove in Brunswick when we dropped in during Grand Final week. But can’t believe a third tipped the Giants in our online poll. https://www.facebook.com/cfmeuvic/videos/2358113687771734/

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Hindered. Obstructed. Assaulted. Outrage was through the roof after a John Holland official physically intimidated a CFMEU organiser at the Metro Tunnel job. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=681455029017270

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Simon McTiger Good on the Union Rep! No place for bullies in any workplace. Willie Niumata Keep up the good work CFMEU officials

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John Watson Setka’s for the working class. A true fighter. No wonder the powers that be dislike him. Heather Nolan I’d put my money on a union before a politician any day.

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GERRY MCQUAIRD ORGANISER

Our campaign to get John Holland-CPB to clean up the mess from the toxic West Gate Tunnel Project is starting to make an impact. The West Gate Tunnel is meant to make life better in the western suburbs. So far though, the main thing it’s done is expose residents and workers to massive amounts of toxic substances. I only need to walk to the end of my street to see how reckless the project has been with community safety. Metres from a playground there’s been a huge pile of asbestos. The project has left piles of contaminated dirt throughout the area. I’m just lucky that the one on my street has a warning sign, because many of the others don’t. Off New Street in South Kingsville, a pile of toxic waste has been dumped alongside a path that children regularly walk down to get to their footy and hockey clubs. And the smoko shed at that site is a hazard for workers: on one side is a huge crumbling asbestos shed, on the other side is a huge pile of dirt contaminated with PFAS, the firefighting foam linked to cancer clusters and birth defects.

John Holland-CPB have taken the health risks of this project for granted for too long. That’s why the CFMEU has been leading a campaign to protect workers and the community from this toxic mess. We are starting to have an impact too: Now that everyone knows what’s going on, John Holland-CPB are having trouble finding a tip that will take the dirt from them.

Have you been exposed? Asbestos is a Class 1 Hazard, and all workers on this site are advised to fill out Maurice Blackburn’s Asbestos Exposure Form. my.mauriceblackburn.com.au/exposure-register

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. . . Y T E I X AN open letter to mental demons. An

We see it everywhere. On the TV, posters, magazines, supervisors’ hard hats and even stickers on the back of the dunny door. But what does ‘R U OK’ really mean? Recently I’ve been on the receiving end of the very “condition“ it’s supposed to address. No fault of my own. Life and circumstances have just overwhelmed me after a work-related incident. The hardest thing was to ask for help. Time and time again I was asked why didn’t I just tell someone I was struggling. Trust me, it was easier to be the joker and act like nothing was wrong. If you’re “right in the head“, asking for help is the rational thing to do. However, if you’re struggling to even be around people, it’s really not. Then there’s the associated stigma of being weak, a sook or even letting yourself be vulnerable. Being the fool is much easier. Getting to work every day was another story. The anxiety is like nothing I have ever experienced before. I literally shake from the moment I haul myself out of bed to the first contact at site. But then the act begins. If anyone does see through the facade, I simply reply that I’m just tired. Yet inside I’m like jelly. My chest aches and I’d really rather not talk. I’m now seeing a psychologist and, yes, it is slowly helping. But I still fight the demons inside my head daily. I still have to convince myself that I should go on, and it doesn’t get any easier. Maybe one day it will, but until then, it’s really a day-to-day battle where sleep is the only real relief — providing the nightmares leave me alone. I’ve been so tired that only the kind words of a stranger on the other end of a phone line have stopped me taking my own life. I know people care but there’s been times when I really have been too tired to fight, and an endless sleep with no more heartache or struggle for me anymore was so appealing. Without the Incolink Counselling Service and the support of my CFMEU shop stewards, I don’t know if I would still be here. At some point in everyone’s life they will go through something like this or will know someone who has. Hopefully they will get the help they really need, but as we know, not all do. So ask yourself: is your workmate really okay — or are they just putting on a brave face because they are too embarrassed or ashamed to say what’s really going on in their lives? Please take the time to speak to them, because the last thing any of us needs to think is “If only I’d asked“.

anonymous

Signed,

* The member who shared this story has asked that we do not identify them.

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If you need to talk to someone, call the Incolink Counselling Service on 1300 000 129.

THE FESTIVE SEASON ISN’T A PARTY FOR EVERYONE. FOR MANY PEOPLE, IT’S ACTUALLY THE HARDEST TIME OF THE YEAR. If you’re feeling lonely or isolated from family or friends over the break, try reaching out to them. Even something as simple as sending a text message can help you connect or rebuild a bridge. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the stuff you need to do, don’t be afraid of asking for help to get things done. And remember to take some time out for yourself, so you can be at your best the rest of the time. It’s easy to get stuck into the booze, but it won’t be the answer to your problems. In fact, it is likely to make them worse. So like most things, enjoy it in moderation, and think about some other ways you can have a good time. And of course, if you need someone to talk to, then call the Incolink Counselling Service any time (even on Christmas Day). We are here for you on 1300 000 129.

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Share The Dignity campaign The CFMEU raised almost $4,000 for the Share The Dignity campaign to provide sanitary products to women in need, with a third of that money coming from the Watpac workers at Jewish Aged Care. Onya Sammy Presti, the delegate on the job! Also big thanks to Maurice Blackburn and CFMEU staff for their generous contributions.

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THEIR TIME HAS COME John Newbury only stopped in Moe to replace his windscreen. The young rigger from New Zealand was meant to be travelling around Australia. But while he waited for the mechanic to get him back on the road, he walked on to the site of the future Loy Yang Power Station and got himself a job. Four decades on, the place that wasn’t even meant to be a pitstop has been his home ever since. It’s here where he found his wife, became a grandfather and worked as a delegate for the old Federated Ironworkers Association, looking after workers on the Latrobe Valley’s various coal-fired power plants. But times are changing, and as he heads towards retirement, he is now involved in bringing down the same power plants he once helped to put up and keep going. “It’s old technology,” he says of the former Energy Brix plant outside of Morwell. “If you believe the climate science, it’s time for this to come down.” The Energy Brix plant was the first of the Valley’s coal-fired stations to be decommissioned. And in his final role before he hangs up his boots, John is peggy for the team of 40 or so blokes who are slowly taking this place apart.

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NOT A SPECK LEFT BEHIND The demolition of the Energy Brix plant will take almost two years, wrapping up around October 2020. And there’s a simple reason why it’ll take so long: asbestos. It’s everywhere.

Dave is employed by the Delta Group, and works alongside Craig Meas, from specialist asbestos removal company AWARE, to stop any potential issues from blowing up.

“With asbestos, there are no shortcuts,” says Dave Forbes, HSR and shoppie on the job. “Everything has to be done by the book. You won’t find a speck of asbestos left behind.”

Because even though cleaning up asbestos is relatively safe these days, one slip-up can have deadly repercussions.

“You won’t find a speck of asbestos left behind.”” DAVE FORBES

Dave Forbes (right) standing with Craig Meas.

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INSIDE THE BUBBLE “It’s a scary job, dangerous job,” says Sam Meas. “But it’s normal for me.” Every day, Sam and his fellow asbestos removalists go inside a “bubble”. It’s like an airtight and negatively pressurised tent that wraps around a contaminated area. Workers are double suited and wear full-face masks, and when they step out every few hours, they have to strip down and shower. Only once every last speck of asbestos has been sealed into drums will the bubble be moved to the next troublespot. It’s intricate and tricky, and dangerous, of course. But Sam has never had any issues. And he’s been doing it for a long time. It’s more than 20 years since he moved from Cambodia, and this has been his line of work for almost half that time. “My family, of course they worry, but what can I say? I always do it right. And the people that have been doing it for longer are still going, so I think it’s ok. “Most people want to earn more, and doing asbestos is good pay. But you have to look after yourself.”

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BLOW YOUR STACKS An even bigger demolition job is underway next door. With its eight massive smokestacks, the neighbouring Hazelwood Power Station is twice as big as Energy Brix. It was one of the dirtiest power plants in the world before it was shut down — with barely any warning — in March 2017. A team of more than 300 workers began the demolition process earlier this year. “There’s a lot of locals like me on the job,” says Moe resident and assistant HSR, Nig Walsh. “All the scaffolders are local. But we are always pushing for more.” The whole project is slated to finish by 2023, and so far, things have mostly gone to plan. But bringing down the retired plant’s chimneys could be a sticking point. They are full of asbestos and concrete cancer, so workers can’t be sent inside them to clean them up by hand. So they will need to be imploded, which will send asbestos into the air. The Asbestos Council of Victoria is hopeful that a safe process will be followed. Many more of the valley’s power plants are set to be wound down in the coming decades, and the way this one is handled could set the benchmark for those that follow.

CFMEU ASBESTOS COURSES Whether you want to remove asbestos or just be safe around it, the CFMEU runs a number of asbestos-related courses. And not just at our Port Melbourne Training Unit. Because of the high demand for these skills in the Latrobe Valley, we’ve started running courses there too. Course dates are flexible, so get in touch and we’ll let you know when the next courses are. Call 9341 3444 or 5133 7684 for more information.

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BUILT BY YOUR SUPER Collins Arch is one of many properties developed by our industry super fund, Cbus. So not only is your super creating jobs, it’s also being invested in very profitable ways: Cbus Property averages yearly returns of around 16%. “As the industry super fund for building and construction workers, Cbus is committed to investing in our members’ industry. This gives Cbus Property a unique relationship with the men and women working on our development projects and managed investments. “We believe these workers, individually and collectively, are essential to achieving the high-quality results we aim for, and they in turn share our pride in the quality and financial success of all our investments.”

Adrian Pozzo, CEO of Cbus Property

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” S T N A P E H T “WE WEAR IT’S TAKEN YEARS OF HARD WORK AND INNOVATIVE THINKING BY CFMEU MEMBERS AND CBUS PROPERTY. NOW, ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST ORIGINAL BUILDINGS IS ALMOST READY TO OPEN ITS DOORS. Collins Arch’s two delegates, Phil Jones and Frankie Triantos, walk us through the site as the final pieces of the building are put into place

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This view (minus members) could be yours for around $8.5 million.

"ANY TIME IT’S A CBUS JOB, EVERYONE’S ALWAYS HAPPIER. THEY KNOW IT’S THEIR MONEY THAT’S BEHIND IT, AND THEY KNOW THE PROFITS ARE GOING BACK INTO THEIR FUND." It’s been a real challenge to get Collins Arch to where it is today. And we mean that in a good way. There’s nothing like this building anywhere else in Australia, so we’ve had to go about some things differently on this job. The thing everybody is talking about is the skybridge, of course. Other buildings have smaller ones that are closer to the ground, but this one is eight storeys tall and 30 storeys up, more or less. Joining two towers at the top has been an incredible feat, and we’re always in meetings with the engineers to make sure we can get this all happening as smoothly as possible. OHS has been paramount. The whole area underneath the skybridge is a drop zone because of the risk of things falling from above. If you don’t have a permit, you’re not getting in there. But probably the thing that has really kept us on our toes is looking after two towers at a time. That can get tricky, because there’s stuff going on everywhere that needs to be managed.

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At the peak of the job, we had four cranes in action, all working very closely to one another. Normally, a little scare would be guaranteed on a job with that many cranes in such a tight space. But we never had them touch another once, touch wood. So absolute credit to the crane crew for the way they are handling this job. That shows what a well-planned job this is. There are regular toolboxes, and from the crane crew down, everyone has worked well together. No shonkies on this job. Even when we had 1,000 workers on site, they’ve all been easy to look after. Any time it’s a Cbus job, everyone’s always happier. They know it’s their money that’s behind it, and they know the profits are going back into their fund. It does make a difference. It definitely keeps them motivated. Another way we’ve helped keep morale up is through BBQs and fundraisers. We raised $62,000 for Amaze to help kids with autism, and there’s a lot of pride about that on the job. We’ve kept a tight leash on the hours too. Anytime we’ve had to work on a Sunday it’s because it’s a highrisk part of the job.

The west tower will all be offices, the east tower is all residential, including Melbourne’s first six-star hotel. And in the skybridge there’ll be penthouses. They’ll cost about $8.5 million each, but the view they’ll get is incredible - over the river and out to the bay. And the view is guaranteed forever, because you can’t build on the Yarra. To be a part of an engineering achievement like this is a fantastic feeling, and it’s great to represent the CFMEU on a job of this scale. We’d really like to thank the members on this job too, because without them, it wouldn’t have happened.

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WEST GATE MEMORIAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY - 15TH

ANZAC DAY - 25TH

REMEMBRANCE DAY - 11TH

He’s always been the first person to step in and help out, and as the organiser for Melbourne’s South-East, he’s helped workers in one of the city’s most challenging areas for years. BUT NOW he faces a new battle.

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“When the VOBs went arse up, Fergal helped make sure that rank & file bricklayers were looked after by the CFMEU. Like always, he knew what was right and what he had to do.” RALPH EDWARDS

Working for the Victorian branch of the Construction and General division for the past 25 years has really been like playing in a premiership side.

important time in our ongoing battle with the conservative government.

There have been plenty of battles, and plenty of wins. And plenty of great memories, of course.

The union has provided so much support to my family and I. My wife has not been well and now I will have more time to devote to her battle.

None of those wins would have happened without the whole team kicking in the same direction.

I will remain fully committed to our union, and will remain as active as I can in the struggles ahead.

I’m not just talking about the members, staff, officials and shop stewards who I’ve been with in the trenches over the journey, but also our comrades in the other building unions.

Organising The South-East

When you are battling it out in the back blocks, you won’t achieve much by yourself alone. Their support has been wonderful. The same goes with the challenges facing us at the moment and into the future. It’s vital that building unions pool our resources and have a collective approach to organising. The future of our industry will be determined by how effective the building unions can be on the ground.

Organising in the south-east of Melbourne has always been a challenge, but you just keep trying to make the union relevant in the lives of building workers, spreading the benefits of the union as far and wide as possible. For me, it’s not about achieving great outcomes for some. It’s about spreading the ideas of trade unionism — making the union relevant to as many workers as possible and increasing our base, so more of our members can actually enjoy the benefits of having an EBA that the bosses are complying with. See you at the next rally, and take care of one another. Fergal.

It would be fair to say that the CFMEU has done most of the heavy lifting to date — for the benefit of all workers. These latest attacks have been a test for us all, and we’ll need the combined resources and resolve from all the building unions to repel the next onslaught that is coming our way.

Fergal and his wife, Pauline Hogarty.

It’s with a very heavy heart that my time with the union has come to an end, especially at such an

“His experience and persistence in getting members justice will be missed.” JOHN SETKA

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AUTISM DOESNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T COME WITH A MANUAL. IT COMES WITH A PARENT _ AND A SPECIAL ONE AT THAT. DAD: JOSEPH KECK _ CFMEU MEMBER SON: FINLEE, 5 _ HAS AUTISM

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JOE: What has been the most challenging aspect of having a child with autism? The haters. Everyone seems to have an opinion, a theory or say something dumb like “he doesn’t look autistic.” Most people mean well, but everyone knows better than you, like the expert point of view will fix your already perfect child. I know it was particularly hard for my wife but we had to learn to be sure in what we did and forget what others might think and say. What age was Finlee diagnosed? Finlee was diagnosed at two. This is the youngest age most paediatricians are willing to make a call. We are so blessed this happened. We were lucky to have a speech therapist suggest that they believed he may have autism; we then were in luck that the GP we saw had a son with autism. The early intervention has made a world of difference for Finlee. What is an average school day for Finlee? The Finlee school day starts at between 3 and 4 AM when he’s up to get some blocks, drawing and TV in before breakfast. He has a nap on the way to school. Then walks in very slowly because he is “so old.” He completely misses all the people saying good morning before getting excited and running down the hall towards class. He only gets about halfway down the hallway before acting surprised and stating that he’s forgotten to give mum or dad a kiss. He runs back, goes through his face kissing and patting ritual then bolts for class. I know he has a nap most days, does a lot of drawings and writes down the names of all his classmates over and over. He then comes back to our meeting place holding the hand of one of the aids before having to be told that they are saying goodbye to him. He then sleeps all the way home.

What early signs could you see that Finlee was born to stand out? He wouldn’t sleep if you were cuddling him, he wanted to be put down. He didn’t speak a word before two, if not older. He would be unsettled if we went out and could take a day or two to be back to normal, and the tantrums and meltdowns were endless. What is the most amazing thing about Finlee? There is so much that’s amazing about Finn, but I love watching him do a puzzle. He puts random pieces down exactly where they go without the joining pieces and then fills in the spaces and somehow all the pieces are correct. Its hard to explain but quite amazing. How does Finlee make you laugh? Everything. He loves telling stories that go on and on and on and no one has a clue what he is going on about. He finds the strangest things funny, it makes everyone laugh. How has Amaze helped you and your family? Without Amaze and what they have done over the years the world wouldn’t understand Finn and others like him. There wouldn’t be the push for early intervention or all the programs that have helped Finlee and others like him. We have seen the difference getting the help Finn needed has made. As long as Amaze and others like them keep up the fight to know more and educate people, the better the world will be for people with autism. What have you found to be helpful in navigating the world of Finlee? Finlee’s older brother Millar can understand almost everything Finlee says. Having him to translate Finn’s broken speech has been a real blessing. Making the most of what works has become a way of life. Also finding other ways to get a message across, being inventive with our communication.

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SCHOOLING

Under the guidance of teachers like Jennifer Pignataro at the CFMEU Training Unit, Mick Adamovic is undertaking a Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety. The course is free for Incolink members, and usually takes one day a week over a 10-month period.

A horrific incident on a dual-car hoist earlier this year saw MICK ADAMOVIC lose a foot and part of a leg. As well as learning to walk again, Mick is skilling up for a career off the tools. When I woke from my coma, one of the first things I did was start to cry. I cried and I cried. I couldn’t stop it, because I felt so overwhelmed with sadness by what I was seeing on the news. Scaffold had collapsed at a construction site in Sydney, and now a young apprentice was dead. I just kept thinking: “This is 2019. How can this kind of thing still be happening?”

“THE GENEROSITY OF OUR MEMBERS IS SIMPLY OUTSTANDING. WE PASSED AROUND THE HAT FOR MICK AND WERE ABLE TO GIVE HIM AND HIS YOUNG FAMILY A CHEQUE WORTH ALMOST $200,000. WE HOPE IT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE IN A TERRIBLE SITUATION.” JOHN SETKA

I survived my workplace incident. So maybe I am lucky. But my life will never be the same again. You might have heard about what happened to me. I was fixing one of the cars on a dual-car hoist when the other one came up, caught onto my clothing and then trapped my foot. Not even the best surgeons could save it.

On my Tuesdays, I’m studying to become an OHS officer at the CFMEU Training Unit. I want to be able to keep other workers from having to go through what happened to me, or the poor apprentice in Sydney. Who is going to look at me, with my amputated foot, and say that safety doesn’t matter?

Almost a year later, I’m still in a wheelchair. I’m learning to walk again, but it’s a slow process. Three times a week I have to go to rehab and practice walking with a prosthetic leg. But the stump at the end of my leg is still so sore and sensitive that I can only handle using it for a short amount of time. If I use it for too long, my stump gets bruised and blistered. After all, it took four months for the stump to stop oozing pus after the initial surgery. That’s how I spend my Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

My incident has led to builders re-observing rules around not using one car if the other is being serviced. But that’s too late for me. This should never have happened in the first place. We can never take workplace safety seriously enough. Neither can our bosses.

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If you’re interested in getting more involved in OHS, contact the CFMEU Training Unit on 9341 3444.

“I’D LIKE TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO JOHNNY SETKA. A GREAT GUY. I’M CURRENTLY NOT AT WORK AND YOU TOOK YOUR TIME TO COME SEE ME AFTER MY SEVERE INJURY. YOU LAUGHED WITH ME, YOU JOKED WITH ME LIKE WE WERE MATES, EVEN THOUGH IT’S THE FIRST TIME WE MET. I APPRECIATE IT. YOU’RE DOING EVERYTHING YOU CAN FOR THE CFMEU. KEEP GOING JOHNNY.” MATT MARIJANOVIC

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MATT MARIJANOVIC suffered horrific burns in a workplace incident on the Swanston Central job. His life will never be the same again, but he’s doing what he can to get it back on track. A lot of people think it’d be grouse to be at home and getting paid for being sick, as if you’d just be sitting around on the PlayStation all day.

I’m on a slow and long recovery, but at least it’s a recovery — and not a funeral. To my beautiful girlfriend, Lauren, my fantastic family and my amazing friends — each and every one of you has helped me on this journey. I’d also like to thank all the legends at work — and my company for being there for me with anything I need.

Everyone has thought it. But trust me, it’s the worst. I’d do anything to be back on the job, talking shit with the lads and working hard.

So appreciate everything you have, because you never know how quickly your life can get turned on its head.

Until you’re in a position like mine, you don’t realise how much you take for granted.

And if anyone is telling you to do something you don’t feel comfortable doing, don’t listen to them.

What I have to go through every day just to be able to get to rehab is anything but a dream. With all the stuff I need to do to look after my injuries, it takes me two hours just to get out the door.

You always need to be careful. Think things through. Because if you don’t, it could wreck the rest of your life — and the lives of your loved ones. Believe me, they are all affected when something happens to you.

The physical struggle isn’t the worst of it either. There’s also the mental battle. But at least I know it’s ok to talk about this stuff. CFMEU SUMMER 2019

NEW ORGANISER

NA KYLIE ME: BROW N YOU R AR EA OFF SITE : HOW MA A M NY YEAR EIGH EMBER: S T YE ARS STA TE/P OF O LACE TUM RIGIN: UT, N SW.

HOW DID YOU END UP AS AN ORGANISER? I’d been sent to a few conferences over the years (Young Activists, Women In Male Dominated Occupations and Industries, National Conference) and loved what the Union did, not only in the workplace but the bigger picture. I really wanted to get on board and take up the fight, so I applied to do a summer internship with Trades Hall. Lucky for me I was placed with C&G. Once the internship was over, I headed back to Tumut and was eventually asked if I’d come back down and fill in for an organiser from the manufacturing division. I jumped at the opportunity, packed up my life and moved to Melbourne. Three years later, I jumped the fence and I’m now with C&G helping to organise the offsite area. FAVOURITE FILM? Twenty minutes into any movie and I’m already asleep. Honestly, can’t remember a single film I’ve watched all the way through. FOOTY TEAM? Carlton. It’s their time to shine. They’ll be up in the top 4 next year. WHO IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE DINNER WITH? No one famous pops to mind, but I’d love to gather all my friends and family from all over the world in one place. AND WHAT WOULD YOU MAKE FOR THEM? I don’t cook, so we’d be hitting the streets to find a good restaurant or having a BBQ in the park somewhere.

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THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS… a national embarrassment! They are completely ignorant and unwilling to listen to the people they represent, and are going to extraordinary lengths to bash our Union and our leaders. HOT TIP FOR MEMBERS? Direct debit: makes life sooo much easier. BEST THING TO DO ON THE WEEKEND? Sleep, eat, drink, dance. WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES/DRIVES YOU TO DO THIS JOB? You spend so much of your time dedicated to work and if you’re not being treated fairly, paid correctly or feel safe, it can have a huge impact on your mental health and your family. Everyone deserves a fair go, and I’m committed to ensuring that everyone gets that. WHAT’S YOUR NEXT BIG CHALLENGE? Every day is a new challenge to be better than the day before. FAVOURITE UNION MOTTO, AND WHY? Union membership is like a gym membership. You can pay your dues, but if you don’t show up or participate, you don’t become stronger. ARE YOU A CAT PERSON OR A DOG PERSON? My furbaby is a staffy, so definitely dog.

NEW ORGANISER

NAME: ANDREW DE

HOW DID YOU END UP AS AN ORGANISER? I worked for CPS Precast (Concrete Precast Systems) for nine years. I was elected and served as a Shop Steward for five years, and while doing that role, I forged relationships which led to the organisers role. I have more recently been working for Hutchinson Builders. WHAT’S THE WORST CONFRONTATION YOU’VE HAD? I’d prefer not to say, for legal reasons. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Anything from the 80s. FOOTY TEAM? The Bombers. My seven-year-old son is an Essendon fanatic — and he reckons we’ll go all right next year. WHO IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE DINNER WITH? I admire anyone who helps sick kids. AND WHAT WOULD YOU MAKE FOR THEM? I’m not much of a cook, so I would probably take them to Zambros Kebabs on the Western Highway in Rockbank. Not only the best kebabs, but Paul the owner is a very close friend who will ensure top service, especially for union members. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS… out of touch with the average Aussie. HOT TIP FOR MEMBERS? Look out for your workmates’ safety and well-being.

BEST THING TO DO ON THE WEEKEND? Spend time with my kids. I have a seven-year-old son and a six-year-old daughter, and we enjoy motorbike riding, horse riding, football and Little Athletics.

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WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES/DRIVES YOU TO DO THIS JOB? Working in construction for the last 20 years, I’ve witnessed major safety breaches risking workers’ health and safety. I’ve also been involved with pay disputes as well as workplace bullying by company staff towards workers. Everyone deserves to make a dollar and things need to be fair. This is what inspired me to put my hand up as a delegate and make a stand. WHAT’S YOUR NEXT BIG CHALLENGE? Next challenge is to take on the organisers role. For me, it’s going to be a real learning experience as I will be working alongside Nick Vamvas who has been in the industry for over 30 years. I’m hoping to learn and help maintain the standards that Nick has brought to the precast industry in recent years. FAVOURITE UNION MOTTO, AND WHY? “Those who suck and do their best, go down the road like the rest.” It’s funny — and true. ARE YOU A CAT PERSON OR A DOG PERSON? Love dogs. Hate rats.

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CHRIS MIRAS DELEGATE AT THE METRO TUNNEL’S ST KILDA ROAD SITE I’ve always cared about OHS. I’ve had some pretty close calls over the years, so that’s part of it. I started out as an apprentice chippy when I was 18. I fell from a roof and the grubby subbie I was working for didn’t seem to care. It was all about the money for them, nothing else. After speaking up and fighting for what was right, I got booted off the job, unfortunately. Being domestic, it wasn’t much of a loss. It’s when I got out of residential that I saw how things should be done. In commercial and civil, you have shoppies and organisers that care about the welfare of the workers, and push for things to be done the right way. The jobs are run so much better. We are always fighting for safety to be put before profit, and that makes this work more appealing. When you’re working with people day in and day out, they become as close as your family. You spend more time with them than your family, so you treat them like family, making sure nothing happens to them. The passion for safety comes from looking out for the people that you’re working with every day. We’re all just here to make a better life, and I want to make sure they’re able to do that without getting hurt.

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I joined the Young Activists in 2015. I was working on the set up of the Grand Prix at the time, and Adam Olsen was the shoppie on the job. He started telling me about it, saying it’s for young blokes who are looking at getting more involved. You meet other like-minded members who care about our union and you get toolboxed on issues that are happening on our jobs. We have some of the best conditions in the world, and we don’t want to lose them. We are lucky because we have come into this industry and the conditions were given to us. I hear the stories and appreciate everything our brothers and sisters have done to get where we are today. It’s something I’ll keep fighting for, and I hope everyone else in our industry does the same. I’ve been given the opportunity to learn and be coached by the best our union has. Our organisers are full of knowledge and their work ethic is second to none. I couldn’t ask for better teachers than Joe Myles and Paul Tzimis. The shop stewards on this site are great too. Help is never far away and the support we have for each other and our members is of the highest level. When I’ve got time off, I love getting out of the city. As much as I love working in the city, nothing beats getting away fishing or pig hunting to escape the hectic city rush. It’s hard working big hours, but lock down weekends make it easier.

I HEAR THE STORIES AND APPRECIATE EVERYTHING OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS HAVE DONE TO GET WHERE WE ARE TODAY. IT’S SOMETHING I’LL KEEP FIGHTING FOR, AND HOPE EVERYONE ELSE IN OUR INDUSTRY DOES THE SAME. CHRIS MIRAS

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“As a part-time mum, having flexible hours has made it possible for me to make a career in construction. But it’s taken me a long time to get here. “I’ve been a chippy for 15 years, and my son is now seven, and it took until last year when I started working for Watpac on this Deakin Uni job, that I was able to get a full-time role that also let me have some flexibility. “There’s a lot of barriers to women getting into industry and then staying in it, but offering flexible hours will be one of the things that changes that.”

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There are some teachers you never forget. Like my first teacher at trades school in 1987. I’ll never forget how he welcomed me on my first day. “You must be Lisa? If I have anything to do with it, you won’t make it to the end of the week.” Construction is probably the most male-dominated industry in the world, and women often face unnecessary hurdles. But the CFMEU is leading the charge to build gender equality, and thanks to our EBA Industry Modernisation Clause, things are changing. The CFMEU is proud to work with the Andrews Government and industry stakeholders to deliver the state’s first Women In Construction Strategy – Building Gender Equality. The strategy focuses on three significant areas: Attraction, Recruitment and Retention.

Attraction

What does the construction industry look like to a young woman? How can young girls aspire to be a tradeswomen when there are so few role models? What gender biases exist between careers teachers and trade educators? What influence do parents have over their daughter’s decision on further education and/or career choices? Evidence and experience show that careers teachers and family members influence the decisions young girls make about their work choices. The strategy aims to break down gendered barriers like this. This campaign will be multifaceted and will educate young girls, parents, career and trade teachers to stop limiting possible career opportunities.

The strategy will work with Incolink to build capacity through an employment services link that will provide a skills and job matching service for women and employers. As well as providing advice on career pathway opportunities through education and training referrals for women, the strategy aims to develop an agreed set of recruitment standards and practices.

Retention

The same working rights that are afforded to men should be the same working rights for women. The retention strategy aims to change a number of key areas that are clear drivers as to why women don’t remain in construction over the long term. Significant education and training is required by industry parties to change the culture of the industry. The CFMEU will continue developing mentoring and network opportunities for women to build their own power and skills. Industrial agreements must address the inequality issues for parental and family leave provisions, including job sharing and flexible working arrangements. These fundamental employment conditions significantly impact a woman’s ability to sustain long-term employment in the construction industry. The union believes ‘greater diversity makes our workplaces stronger’. The practical initiatives outlined in this strategy will create lasting change, not only for women in construction, but for the industry as a whole.

By attracting more women workers into construction, we hope to break down the stereotypes and biases that have kept them out of it.

I applaud John Setka and the CFMEU Victorian leadership for their vision and continuing commitment to building gender equality. They’re excited about a more diverse workforce, just like my fellow trade school mates were.

Recruitment

And one of the other things I’ll never forget from those days is how that discouraging teacher had to eat his words when I graduated.

Many employers are of the mindset that construction is “not work for a lady”, or the work is too dirty and dangerous. Employers’ views on their organisations’ “cultural fit” often do not include the possibility of employing women.

More information about the strategy is available at vic.gov.au/victorias-women-construction-strategy

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BY ANNE DUGGAN,

Training Unit Co-ordinator

It’s been another busy year for the Education and Training Unit. We’ve developed new programs, improved old ones and welcomed a huge number of you through our doors. Whether they are learning first aid or how to operate a crane (or anything else), it really is a treat to see members develop their skills.

NEW PROGRAM Our Mobile Crane Traineeship kicked off this year with eight trainees completing the first year of the two-year program. It’s the traineeship that the sector has wanted and needed for a long time. Developed as an industry initiative between the CFMEU and mobile crane companies, the Career Industry Council (CICA) and Incolink, it covers the competencies that new entrants need. There are no fillers, and no quickie tickets.

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This first round of trainees have already racked up more than 1,600 hours supervised experience in their log books and have WP, Forklift, Basic Rigging and Non-Slewing Mobile tickets. In their second year, they’ll be getting their 20 and 60-Tonne Slewing Mobile Crane and Intermediate Rigging tickets, and will do a new unit of competency on managing fatigue. The trainees are supported by Incolink funded crane traineeship co-ordinator Andy Chambers and our HRW trainer Barry Kearney.

“The traineeship has been an amazing opportunity to get first-hand knowledge and experience whilst constantly learning new techniques and skills to thrive in this great industry,” one participant said. “We are getting life-long skills, and all the boys in the group have been very supportive and welcoming.” The next group starts in February 2020. Maybe there will be a few women on board as well!

LAST SPOTS We’ll be interviewing for the last spots in the 2020 Carpentry Pre-App in February. This is the only preapp program specifically designed for commercial construction. If you know a young person who’s inclined to be a carpenter and who needs a break, send them our way. It really is a great opportunity to receive supportive, high-quality training that will make them ready to take on an apprenticeship. And with the introduction of the licensing of trades next year, it’s even more important. Get onto Liam O’Hearn or the Education and Training Unit by early February and do someone a life-changing favour.

OHS COURSES Want to take your OHS skills and knowledge to another level in 2020? We’re registered to run a number of OHS courses, including the Diploma of

Work Health and Safety. HSR courses are run once a month, but our Certificate courses are only once a year, so register early.

LATROBE VALLEY COURSES The Latrobe Valley is crying out for quality training (not to mention a strong, ongoing commitment from employers and government), and we’re continuing to work with Toby Thornton and the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council to bring building and construction industry skills to workers there. The training we provide covers areas such as confined space, asbestos removal, traffic control and safe work at heights. With so many businesses shutting down in the region in recent years, the training makes a big difference to workers looking for a fresh start. Contact us or GTLC on 5133 7684 for course details.

THANK YOU To everyone who’s cared enough to learn this year, thanks for your great support. We couldn’t do what we do without it. We wish you all a safe and happy festive season and holiday. For further information about our courses, call us on 9341 3444 or visit vic.cfmeu.org.au.

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BY ANNE DUGGAN,

Training Unit Co-ordinator

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OHS COURSES Want to take your OHS skills and knowledge to another level in 2020? We’re registered to run a number of OHS courses, including the Diploma of

Work Health and Safety. HSR courses are run once a month, but our Certificate courses are only once a year, so register early.

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IT’S NOT JUST THE FISH THAT ARE WORTH CATCHING OVER THE SUMMER. THERE’S ALSO PLENTY OF SQUID OUT THERE TOO, FOR THOSE WHO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. THEO THEODOROU SHARES HIS SECRETS ON HOW TO CATCH THEM.

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Some call it squid. Some call it calamari. But who really cares what name you use — the important thing is knowing how to catch them. Because when it’s fresh, you can’t beat it for flavour. With the right gear and the right approach, you can soon have a bag full of them. (No more than 10 though: that’s the legal limit.) So how do you do it? Here are some of the tips that have worked for me.

WHERE’S THE WEED AT? “Fish where the fish are.” That’s how the old saying goes. And the same applies with squid. They love the weed beds from Port Phillip Bay, like the ones you find off the coast from Sorrento and Rye (two of my favourite spots).

DRIFT. DON’T ANCHOR. If you’re catching fish like whiting, you’d want to find a nice spot and drop anchor. But for squid, it’s all about the drift. Why? Because you need the motion to give your jig the right kind of movement to lure the squid out.

A JIG FOR ALL SEASONS To catch a squid, you need to use a jig. They look like prawns, and the movement they get from your drifting boat makes it look like they’re swimming over the weed bed. But certain jigs only work in certain conditions. On an overcast day, you’ll need one with plenty of colour to catch the squids’ attention. On sunny days, you’ll need to opt for a darker jig.

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no matter how colourful it is. So try and find areas with clear water. That’s how I catch my squid. Follow these tips and Bob’s your uncle. You’ll reach your catch limit in no time, and when you do, you can either let down the anchor and start catching fish, or head back into shore for an amazing cook up.

AT NIGHT THEY BITE You don’t need a boat to catch squid. You can also do it off the pier if there’s a lot of weed underneath it. The trick here is to go at night and use a torch. This way, it’s the light that lures them out of the weeds, not the motion of the jig.

LET’S EAT! I don’t cook. I just hook. But I’ve seen my Mum prepare my catch enough times to know that you can’t go wrong if you coat your squid rings in flour and seasoning, then quickly fry them up. Some lemon juice on top and you’re onto a winner here. To make the rings tender, some people like to soak the squid in buttermilk before coating them. Others like to marinate the squid in lime juice, garlic and chilli (and a bit of oil), grill it on the barbie and then chuck it in a summery salad. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can add in some sliced mango and avocado with the greens.

I’ve found that it’s much harder to catch squid if the water you’re drifting in is murky. They don’t seem to see the jig,

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Many Cbus members work in a physically demanding, hazardous industry1. If you work in a hazardous occupation, Cbus may be the only option or one of few options to obtain insurance cover2. Other super funds may restrict or exclude automatic insurance cover for one or more of the following occupations: concreter, bricklayer, plasterer, labourer, plumber, painter, rigger, welder, scaﬀolder, or dogman2.

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1. Cbus Annual Integrated Report 2018.2. Rice Warner report for Cbus, Review of Insurance Oﬀer, 16 May 2018. This information is about Cbus. It doesn’t take into account your specific needs, so you should look at your own financial position, objectives and requirements before making any financial decisions. Read the relevant Cbus Product Disclosure Statement and related documents to decide whether Cbus is right for you. Contact us on 1300 361 784 or visit www.cbussuper.com.au for a copy. Cbus’ Trustee: United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 Cbus ABN 75 493 363 262.

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