The son of embattled NSW CFMEU boss Darren Greenfield has resigned from the union after calls from Premier Chris Minns for he and his father to stand down.
NSW CFMEU Assistant Secretary Michael Greenfield has resigned as he fights allegations of corruption.Mr Greenfield 's father Darren Greenfield remains at the helm of NSW CFMEU as the state secretary.
He said the decision came after "weeks of sensationalised media reporting and relentless government scrutiny, which has placed unbearable pressure on his family". "The extreme pressure that my family has been placed under due to the extreme Government and media bias has left me no choice but to step down to protect my family."
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