A wild brawl between striking tradies and non-union workers who crossed a picket line in Brisbane has been condemned, as allegations of intimidation and threatening behaviour emerge.
Work on Queensland ’s largest infrastructure project has ground to a halt after members of the CFMEU voted to strike on Tuesday in an escalation of a months-long negotiation with CPB Contractors, which oversees construction of the $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Vision has emerged of a wild brawl between striking tradies and non-union workers who tried to cross a picket line at one of the sites of Queensland's largest infrastructure project. “I think it’s absolutely disgusting that the CFMEU preventing workers going in and doing their job and earning a living for their families,” Queensland’s Deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie told Nine News.
CFMEU blocking workers at the site of the Cross River Rail station Dutton Park. Picture: Liam Kidston “We make no apology for standing firmly against corporate thuggery and using our democratic rights to achieve better outcomes for workers,” Mr Smith said in a statement.
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