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Militant super union forming

THE Australian Mines and Minerals Association warns the “long-threatened” merger of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union and the Maritime Union of Australia into one militant “super” union will put the stability of the resources and energy supply chain at risk.

Karma Barndon
Union leaders celebrate in Melbourne in 2016 after agreeing to amalgamate.

Union leaders celebrate in Melbourne in 2016 after agreeing to amalgamate.

The CFMEU, the MUA and the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia  lodged a merger application with the Fair Work Commission late last month after more than 18-months of talks and internal resolutions....

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