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Peter says: 'You name it, I've done it in this industry, but getting a bit old in the tooth now, I'm doing the nippering work which I like very much'. With CFMEU BLF organiser Tim Jarvis.
Created Thu 5/11/2009, Last Updated Mon 9/11/2009

Wal King Should Lead Way on Mature Workers

Construction workers will today call on 65 year-old Leightons CEO Wal King to lead an industry push to create more jobs for mature workers in the industry.

Speaking ahead of Leighton Holdings AGM in Sydney today, CFMEU Construction Division National Secretary Dave Noonan said Mr King had a golden opportunity to stand up for his generation of workers. 

The CFMEU is campaigning to have quotas of mature age workers on major  building projects.
“Mr King has worked for Leighton his whole career. The same cannot be said for hundreds of mature age construction workers, who are thrown on the scrap heap like broken toys,” said Mr Noonan.

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Ark Tribe walks to Adelaide Magistrates Court supported by workers attending the rally.
Created Fri 30/10/2009, Last Updated Mon 9/11/2009

National strike action if Ark is jailed

Construction sites around Australia will come to a standstill today (October 30) with workers gearing up to take nationwide industrial action if South Australian construction worker, Ark Tribe is jailed for taking a stand for this rights on site.  

 Earlier this month the industry’s most powerful union, the CFMEU closed ranks around Mr Tribe, endorsing a resolution for a national industrial response should the South Australian be sentenced to jail time.

Created Tue 27/10/2009, Last Updated Mon 9/11/2009

Support Ark Tribe on October 30

Construction workers, trade unionists and concerned members of the community will rally across Australia on Friday, October 30 in support of SA rigger Ark Tribe who faces court again, and a possible six months' jail sentence, over charges laid by the ABCC.

Join the rally in your local city - follow the link for details  - and find out what other actions you can take to support Ark.