Building Worker Dies During Construction of Adelaide's Desalination Plant
The man was allegedly crushed after a crane lifting a large steel beam slipped and fell.
The 35-year-old man died on the scene, while another man was also injured during the accident.
Martin O'Malley, CFMEU C&G State Secretary, said the beam was being lifted with soft slings when the sling broke.
He said the workers had allegedly been instructed to use the slings instead of chains so the beams would not be scratched, avoiding the need for any rework.
Ark Tribe Back In Court - July 20
Ark Tribe will be back in court Tuesday July 20 after the matter was adjourned 16 June.
During that time the magistrate twice adjourned the case after the defence, who originally argued the case should be thrown out on the grounds the ABCC had not correctly begun the prosecution – as the proper authority did not exist.
Lawyers for the Commonwealth DPP contested the argument and the magistrate moved for an adjournment. Both sides made written submissions on the matter.
The magistrate conceded that although the proceedings were vaildly brought by the defence, he asked that the case continue as planned.
Support, Sign, Follow, View
To show your support for Ark, sign the Don't Jail Ark petition, follow us on Twitter or for more information view the Rights On Site website.
Low-Income Workers Receive Extra $26-A-Week From Today
A $26 a week pay rise and income tax cuts begin today, providing much relief for working families faced with ever increasing living expenses.
More than 1.4 million workers will benefit as a result, receiving the extra $26 a week in their pay packets from today. The pay rise now lifts the minimum wage to $569.90 a week, or $15 an hour.
in addition the average worker will be an extra $450 a year better off as a result of tax cuts that also take effect from today.
The decision, announced by Fair Work Australia back in June, was a much needed boost for workers and broke the drought after a wage freeze of almost two years under the Howard Government’s wage-setting tribunal.
Tribe Case adjourned again until Tuesday July 20th
The Magistrates Court has again adjourned Ark Tribe's case until 20th July 2010. The matter has been adjourned twice previously, and Ark has entered a plea of not guilty. There will be another rally held in July, we will update with details closer to the date. In the meantime, please sign the petition here to show your support for Ark.
Ark Tribe Court Update
Magistrate has adjourned Ark Tribe's court hearing to 2.00 pm tomorrow (Wednesday 16th June) to decide whether it will go ahead. Please join us from 1.30 pm tomorrow to again cheer Ark into the courtroom and show your support.
Ark Tribe Court Appearance. Tuesday 15th June!!!
Adelaide workers and families are being asked to gather outside the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Angas Street across the South-Eastern corner of Victoria Square where Ark Tribe faces the prospect of being jailed. Ark is required to attend the Magistrates Court on the 15th, 16th and 18th of June.
International Workers' Memorial Day
The International Workers' Memorial Day is in rememberance of those who have lost their lives in work-related incidents. Wednesday, April 28th 2010 marks the 15th Workers' Memorial Day.
There will be a memorial church service held at St Stephen's Lutheran Church, 152 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, at 10.30 am. It will include a candle-lighting ceremony and balloon release.
Edinburgh Asbestos
Check out the story about the RAAF base asbestos scandal that aired on Monday April 4th on Channel 7's Today Tonight here.
Asbestos Scandal
WORKERS FACE A SLOW PAINFUL DEATH BY BUREAUCRACY
Construction workers are demanding answers at a major defence project in the northern suburbs following revelations of asbestos contamination and the improper disposal of asbestos and other dangerous materials.
CFMEU work with Indigenous Australians in the Northern Territory
I had a very interesting experience up in the Northern Territory, situated 350 kilometres North-East of Alice Springs in the Ampilatwajta Lands (Alywarr People). I was in the desert - hot, dusty country, flies everywhere and trees sparsely scattered around the landscape, making living standards probably less than third world. There was no shelter, no running water, no electricity - very oppressive conditions.
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