A judge is considering restrictions on CFMEU representatives and measures to allow safe passage for other workers on the $6.3 billion Cross River Rail project in Brisbane.
The lead contractor on Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project has told the Federal Court workers have been intimidated and threatened at the CFMEU picket line this week.
However, the CFMEU has questioned their evidence, saying any individuals involved may have acted without authority and could have purchased their CFMEU-branded clothing online.Thursday’s court hearing came as Michael Ravbar, the CFMEU’s Queensland and Northern Territory construction division secretary, continued his attack on Labor governments over their bid to place the union in administration.
In court, a site supervisor employed by CPB testified that he was made to feel “uncomfortable” crossing a CFMEU picket line on Tuesday morning.The supervisor said he and three others were confronted by eight men wearing black CFMEU hoodies at the Albert Street worksite. They were recorded by one of the men, while another said, “you’re not going to cross the picket line – stand with your brothers and sisters”.
The CFMEU’s barrister, Charles Massy, questioned the quality of the evidence. He said the trucks could have left for other reasons – including that there weren’t enough workers available during the strike to conduct a pour – and the alleged threat was denied by one of those responsible for concrete deliveries.
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