Union backs MacKillop independent
February 26, 2010
Paper workers have voted to back independent Darren O’Halloran in the electorate of MacKillop to highlight the hundreds of local manufacturing jobs put at risk after the Federal Government allowed foreign-made toilet paper to be dumped in Australia.
The Millicent sub-branch of the CFMEU Pulp and Paper Division this week agreed to provide financial and practical support for Mr O’Halloran’s campaign. Read more
End the blame game: CFMEU
February 4, 2010
Disgust has been voiced at politicians from all sides “point scoring” over the 130 jobs lost at Nangwarry’s plywood mill.
“That won’t help the 130 people out of work on March 26,” Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union spokesperson Brad Coates said. Read more
Union calls for assistance package
February 2, 2010
The Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU) has called on the South Australian Government to step in with an assistance package for the hundreds of South East families impacted by the loss of 130 jobs at Carter Holt Harvey’s plywood manufacturing plant in Nangwarry.
The workers were told yesterday they will be made redundant in a move likely to decimate the local community. Read more
Forestry pay talks stumble
November 15, 2009
More than 100 Mount Gambier workers could be involved in industrial action after a breakdown in talks between ForestrySA and the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union.
CFMEU South East organiser Travis Lawson has written to the head of the forestry corporation stating he is breaking away from enterprise bargaining negotiations and consulting with members about future action. Read more
Treasury coy on forward tree sales
November 13, 2009
Taxpayers could pay dearly for half a century if the State Government sells off future rotations of ForestrySA plantations and gets the price wrong, according to a South East union leader.
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union spokesperson Brad Coates said Treasurer Kevin Foley’s proposal to sell off three rotations of pine trees would not address failures to properly manage the estate. Read more
Minister rejects export log claims
June 19, 2009
Forestry Minister Paul Caica has continued to reject forestry union claims local companies are interested in buying South Australian logs destined for export.
Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union organiser Brad Coates reiterated his call this week for ForestrySA to scrap the sale of sawlogs to overseas buyers. Read more
Union writes to PM on retirement age
June 2, 2009
Timber industry workers fear Federal Government changes to the national retirement age will force them to work longer in their physically demanding occupations and reduce opportunities for the next generation of workers.
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union South East spokesperson Brad Coates said people in the sector did not want to be forced to work another two years before retiring. Read more
Union slams export of sawlogs
May 31, 2009
The region’s timber union boss has slammed a state-owned forestry company for signing a deal to export 100,000 tonnes of sawlogs from South East pine plantations.
Union leader Brad Coates yesterday called on the State Government to halt the export of sawlogs from the South East by Forestry SA, which he claimed would cost local jobs. Read more
Mills all shut down for Christmas
December 24, 2008
Carter Holt Harvey’s Nangwarry mill closed down yesterday for the Christmas break and became the last major South East timber processing facility to join the annual shutdown.
Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union spokesperson Brad Coates said workers would take an extended break this year, with most mills closing for a month due to the industry slow down. Read more
Union concern at forestry ‘cash cow’
December 23, 2008
A union leader has called on the South Australian Government to not use the South East as a cash cow for the rest of the state and ensure money from the region’s forestry is reinvested in the area.
His comments follow Treasurer Kevin Foley’s announcement the government will work with key stakeholders to explore options for the upfront sale of ForestrySA harvests to secure infrastructure investments. Read more
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