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Bussta Gut - Health and wellbeing for construction workers

Secretary David Hanna and team raise awareness in the dangers of Obesity and Prostate/ Skin Cancer and the importance for Regular Check ups.

Battle Won But War Continues - Summer 2010

John Howard’s union watch dog, the ABCC was dealt another blow to its credibility as Ark Tribe’s not guilty verdict was handed down on November 24 around 9:00am (EST).

Ark Tribe was charged with failing to attend an ABCC interview in 2008 and faced up to six months jails or fines if found guilty.

CSQ Tackle Boom Bust Cycle - Summer 2010

The BLF sat down with Construction Skills Queensland CEO Brett Schimming to discuss the present and future issues for training in the industry.

New Training Liaison Officer: Brian Humphrey

A big welcome to Brian Humphrey the BLF’s new trainee liaison officer. Brian will be filling the shoes (big ones) of recently retired Brian MacNicol.

Twins Step Up at Beenleigh Steel

Troy Ketchell with BLF Training Officer Brian HumphreyTwin brothers Troy and Chris Ketchell have amazed Beenleigh Steel Fabrications with their hard work and dedication in both completing their Certificate III. Doing the same course at the same time, they’ve somehow managed to end up in different places.

Training is Good for Business - Summer 2010

Training is not only good for employees it’s good for business too. Eureka Steel Fixing is just one company who is better off for putting employees through BLF training programs.
 
Managing Director Helen Paximadas says she has used the training program to promote from within. Their first group went through CSTC in 2005 and today one of those trainees is the General Manager.
 

Eureka for Albert - Trainee Profile Summer 2010

A BLF steel fixer is reaping the benefits of up skilling. He’s putting down the tools and moving up in the company.

2011 EBA rates

This document contains the EBA rates for the months from January to June 2011.

 

 

 

 

Workers Unite to Get What They're Owed

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It has been a steep learning curve. We have had ongoing issues with the Phil Usher H20 site with a total disrespect to the workforce on the job in regards to their simple human rights.

 

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