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Journal of the CFMEU Victorian and Tasmanian Branch, Construction & General Division
Our cover
Casey Lever-Kadjakoro’s mum always said ‘don’t rely on anyone for anything’ – so Casey learnt to look after herself. See page 36.
this issue 08
04-12 Executive Columns 05
Heydon - what me biased?
16
women in construction
18
kids art comp - win a trip
Johnny Lomax branded a criminal for doing his job.
Young Activists - passionate & proud.
20
24 china Free trade protest 26 cfmeu says no to racism 27
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30
where the parties stand
32 cfmeu cycling stars 43
aus/nz wage rates
46
ohs – is chafta deadly?
Phoenix builders ripping off workers.
Carl - a story of footy and two cards.
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48 union leaders locked up 58
Union organiser Robbie Graauwmans on the Kokoda Track.
your wages
Onsite – flags fly proudly.
CFMEU Victorian and Tasmanian Branch, Construction & General Division Executive
Organisers and Specialist Staff Field Officers
Secretary John Setka
Gerry Benstead Nigel Davies John Duggan Paul Edwards Robert Graauwmans Steve Long Ian Markham Malcolm Smith Billy Beattie Gareth Stephenson Mark Tait (Fozzie) Theo Theodorou Mark Travers John Ayers Mick Powell Drew McDonald Adam Hall Toby Thornton Mark McMillan (EBAs) Joe Myles John Perkovic Peter Booth Richie Hassett (TAS) Fergal Doyle
Assistant Secretaries Shaun Reardon Elias Spernovasilis President Ralph Edwards Senior Vice President Noel Washington
CFMEU 37300
Vice President Derek Christopher
Wage Claims Officer Frank Akbari Training Unit Coordinator Anne Duggan Teachers and Trainers Karen Odermatt Mark Devereaux Jacky Gamble Barry Kearney Jennifer Pignataro Rose Nechwatel Connie Hall Paul Allwood Owen Waiomio Craig Lynch Sue Bull Lorella DiPietro Kimberley Stewart Tony Minchin Andy Duff Dan Phelan Communications Officer Jon Stanger
Offices Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Unit Manager Gerry Ayers Safety Officers Alex Tadic Christine Thomas Peter Clark Steve Roach WorkCover Legal Officer Neil Browne Industrial/Legal Officers Amanda Swayn Jean Maloney Apprentice Liaison Officer Liam O’Hearn Research & Campaigns Officer Clancy Dobbyn
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