CFMEU Forestry & Furnishing Products Division: News

News

The CFMEU FFPD has a long and proud history of highly successful media campaigns. We punch above our weight by pursuing a sophisticated media strategy to ensure that the concerns of our members are well publicised.

Below are the most recent CFMEU FFPD media releases which cover a range of issues which affect our members.

113,000 Reasons to Pass On Rate Cut - 7 December 2011
The CFMEU, will write to its 113,000 strong membership advising they consider looking elsewhere for their financial needs if their bank refuses to pass on yesterday's RBA interest rate cut. » more

CFMEU scrutiny of QANTAS - 21 November 2011
CFMEU writes to QANTAS requesting a copy of their share register » more

Malaysian Trade Union stands in solidarity with CFMEU members - 14 November 2011
A message of support for CFMEU members involved in the Corinthian, William Russell and Stegbar dispute from the Timber Employees Union of Peninsula Malaysia. » more

RBA Decision - 1 November 2011
Rate cut a good first step, but more needs to be done for manufacturing jobs. » more

CFMEU WINS BALLOT - 14 October 2011
In a landslide victory in the Company ordered postal ballot which was counted today CFMEU members have resoundingly rejected the Corinthian offer of wage increases which are less than inflation. » more

CFMEU: Jobs Forum Should Consider A Sovereign Wealth Fund - 6 October 2011
The CFMEU will today argue that a sovereign wealth fund is a crucial mechanism for smoothing out Australia’s turbulent job market and ensuring the resources sector does not crowd out other parts of the economy. » more