The CFMEU boss’ resignation was a shock even to his own officials, but it is a watershed moment for the culture of silence and intimidation that has ruled the construction industry.
Setka’s resignation is a watershed moment for the culture of silence and intimidation that has ruled the construction industry.
CFMEU Victorian secretary John Setka said he resigned to put an end to “ongoing false allegations” and “malicious attacks” on the union.into lucrative union delegate roles on major Victorian construction projects and underworld figures gifted with valuable CFMEU labour hire deals. They includedWhen Setka did resign – at about 6pm on Friday night in response to “ongoing false allegations” – it was a shock even to his own executive, who had no inkling it was in the works.
While Setka had already announced in February he would be stepping down, many expected him to continue out his term until as late as the end of the year.
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