CFMEU WA

Well done to the mighty Avopiling CFMEU crew who are demobilising from METRONET's TCL project! Onto the next!

Today we celebrated the life and incredible achievements of Robert Vojakovic, a hero to those afflicted with asbestosis and related diseases, and their families. Alongside the important work of the Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia, the CFMEU will continue to champion the overwhelming legacy that Robert has left behind.

Vale Robert Vojakovic AM JP

Strength and solidarity at the CFMEU WA delegates meeting this morning, fighting always for your pay and conditions and safety on site. Union Power!

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Statement from CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith:

Got 5 minutes to help your mates and leave a legacy in the construction industry in WA?

MATES in Construction WA are asking construction workers across the state to take part in a research study to better understand the prevalence and potential causes of suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and mental health difficulties in the construction industry.

Scan the QR code below to complete survey, and help make a difference for this critical cause that affects us all.

https://mates.org.au/wa-research

Please note, this survey is strictly confidential and participants can withdraw at any time. This research has UWA Human Research Ethics approval.

Funeral Service to honour the extraordinary life of Robert Vojakovic AM JP:

10:30am Thursday 25 July
Our Lady of the Rosary Church - 17 Angelico Street, Woodlands

RIP Robert Vojakovic, warrior and hero to many.

The CFMEU's thoughts and condolences go out to Rose Marie, Malita and family on the sad news of the passing of Robert Vojakovich.

Robert was the champion in campaigning against the use of asbestos, working for decades fighting for and treating those who suffered from the debilitating effects of asbestosis and related diseases.

Rest in Peace Robert Vojakovich, pictured below with best pal Dino.

Funeral details will be posted when available.

The CFMEU crew elected new delegate Gazza from the shop floor this morning on METRONET's NEWest Alliance Thornlie-Cockburn Link project.

United together, we'll never be defeated! Hands off our Union!

Come join us tonight as the CFMEU and the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society WA hosts a reception to welcome Cuban ambassador Dr Tanieris Dieguez to Western Australia! Viva Cuba!

5pm Trades Hall - 80 Beaufort Street, Perth

Site meeting with the CFMEU guys and girls at ECU this morning - standing together united, we will never be defeated!

Remember when Rio Tinto’s autonomous train crashed and ran itself off the tracks last month… here’s to the CFMEU crew picking up the pieces, literally - good job fellas! Probably better having a human driving these things, Rio? Don’t tell us you can’t afford it...

This year is Cbus Super’s 40th anniversary. Over the past four decades Cbus has consistently delivered strong long term investment returns to our hardworking members. The Growth (MySuper) investment option has achieved an average annual return of 8.87% since inception^.

Demonstrating continuing strong performance and the focus on investing back into Cbus members’ sectors, we’ve delivered a 8.35% return for our members over this past financial year.

We have also returned positive results in the diversified accumulation investment options that are available to our members, with the High Growth investment option returning 10.85%.

All performance return figures are as at 30 June 2024.

^The inception date for the Growth (MySuper) investment option is 1 July 1984. The returns are based on the crediting rate, which is the return minus investment fees, taxes, and until 31 January 2020, the percentage-based administration fee. Excludes fees and costs that are deducted directly from members’ accounts. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination to decide what’s right for you. Call 1300 361 784 or visit cbussuper.com.au

Truly heartwarming to see the workers united and in high spirits this morning at the HUB! Flags flying, the positive energy is palpable... powerful to witness the solidarity and camaraderie from the CFMEU crew!

An absolute disgrace on Pluto 2 with Sodexo serving up the dog’s dinner for workers on the project… after 12 months of messing around Bechtel and Woodside are still refusing to look after their CWs on this multi-billion-dollar project, who spend more time on site than they do at home and have to put up with this rubbish.

This morning CFMEU delegate Barry organised a gathering of our indigenous brothers and sisters to celebrate National NAIDOC week on METRONET's ALUA project in Beckenham.

Always was, always will be!

CFMEU delegate Jimmy looking out for the crew on Curtin University's Lendlease Sciences Project - yew!

Get along to the CFMEU WA members' Monthly Meeting at Trades Hall tonight! Catch up on the latest news from the construction industry across town, and everything your Union is doing to fight for better pay and better conditions FOR YOU!

TRADES HALL - 5pm Wednesday 10 July

With winter well and truly here, a couple of CFMEU heroes witnessed the bottom anchor of a wall-mounted banner on the State Buildings being torn off by the intense winds, and helped secure the sign before any further damage was done. Well done lads!

TONIGHT the CFMEU are hosting an event for National NAIDOC week with special guest Emma Garlett!

Emma is a First Nations legal academic, columnist and host of ‘Paint it Blak’ who is passionate about justice, law reform and ensuring First Nations people are involved in decisions which affect them.

Tuesday 9 July - 6pm at Trades Hall

CFMEU's site delegate Cameron on the ADCO UGL East Rail project in Bellevue this morning!

Explore how far we've come

Today marks the start of National NAIDOC week, celebrating the unyielding spirit of our indigenous communities and inviting all of us to stand in solidarity to amplify the voices of those that have long been silenced.

Keep the fire burning loud and proud!

CFMEU caught a great toolbox with the tight crew from Built at the Wellington Street site this morning, glorious seeing those flags waving - champions!