Concrete Gang

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Divison (Vic/Tas). Campo and the Sparrow take the reins with news of a recent death at a wind farm on the Golden Plains. Condolences to family and members. Some eba and industry news. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Well the Gorilla and Campo are holding the fort while the others lanquish in the long weekend aura. Some dirty deeds by what some might call 'unrepresentative swill' while business as usual sees more membership renewals and ebas signed. Gorilla's tip for 'the race that stops a nation'.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Little holiday things: not getting robbed, how to access the benefits you earned, Leave Plus and travel insurance, Annual Picnic and EBAs moving along. Reports of Fair Work coming to hassle members and your rights if they're hanging around your worksite. Scallywags and Sooky La Las abound.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The Westgate Bridge Memorial report, industry news, scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Gorilla is in with Golden Sparrow and Three Trees. Business as usual with the most recent stewards meeting report, Christmas is coming so be careful - no rushing, and some sneaky scallywags and not so secret sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Update on the 'situation' plus scallywags and sooks big time.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). The LIVE AFL Grand Final Show!!!. Fair play to Brisbane Lions. Some other entertaining chit chat and news.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction Division (Vic/Tas). The rally report, news, views and scallywags. The old guard in the studio with Campo - Warren and Christie here for the fight.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction Dvision (VIC/Tas). News about all the sh*T! Another rally 11am Wednesday 18th Sept outside Trades Hall, Carlton. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Constrruction & General Division (Vic.Tas). What's happening during the administration take-over plus what's happening in the real world of the members. Scallywags and sooks aplenty.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). First up remembering Cummo who passed 18 years ago followed by a rally report, and branch update. No difficulty picking the scallywag and sook double this week.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Some words about what has been going on politically, some safety news, scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Scallywags by the bag load and some sooks too.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Tas/Vic). The program starts with some sad news - condolences from the crew to all those affected. A bit of information about the Cross River Rail Dispute up in Queensland where fellow members are asking for support.The program finishes on industry news, scallywags & sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Lots of chat. Business as usual.

Weekly update from CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Lots of chats on the positive side of life. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Divison (Vic/Tas). It's been a hard week but focusing on core Union business - the welfare of the members. A great farewell poem for the great Christy Cain plus perfect song choices. Chin up if you don't fight you lose!

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). A chat with Shackster about NAIDOC Week activities; a report on the big celebrations to send Christy Caine off; industry news; sooks and scallywags

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). The Concrete Gang are joined by Christy Cain who is celebrating his retirement, his last day, on a work site in the company of hundreds of well wishes. Followed on with industry news, scallywags and a big sook.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construstion & General Division (Vic/Tas). A report on the Retired Members do (finally after some technical difficulties), Tradies Day success and industry news. First rate scallywags and sooks this week.

An hour long show for RADIOTHON for the longest running radio show in the world the Concete Gang. Here is the evidence that construction workers and their supporters have the biggest hearts - a mighty $18,000 raised to 3cr and the Concrete Gang on-air for another year. Donate online now

Weekly update from the CFMEU (VIC/Tas). Report on the successful conference held at the Casino over the last week. Important information about upgrades to qualifications for road traffic members. Some opportunities for pre-apprentice training in brick-laying and carpentry if you have anyone who is looking in that area. Radiothon reminder - next Sunday a live show running from 9:30am to 10:30am. Scallywags and sooks

Weekly update from the CFMEU (VIC/Tas) Construction Division. Gorilla is back and he is spruiking the Borough and the upcoming Tradies Day on June 23rd with Port playing Geelong. A great family day. A bit of footy chat with special guest Billy, best on ground for Port over the last few games. Industry news, a few laughs, a 3cr radiothon reminder (Sunday June 16th 1 hour LIVE!!!!!), sooks and scallywags.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Cold weather is on us. Lots of news from sites, the Victorian Labor Conference, upcoming delegates conference and the scallwags and sooks aplenty.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Campo & Golden Sparrow have the mic this week (with a late entry from Black Panther), back from an overseas jaunt. Plenty of news, scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Today a report on a terrible accident affecting two of the members. Gorilla and Warren will be replaced by the larger team next week. Stay tuned for Radiothon live on June 16th at 9:30am to10.30am. Scallywags and sooks to end the show.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas).Gorilla and Warren relive old memories, give some important dates for your social calendar and give some industry news. Sooks and scallywags.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Warren has been dusted off while the boys have flown the coop for Cuban, leaving Gorilla with the mess. A short week but a scallywag/ sook double.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Some footy, some crane news and site clean ups; a near miss; and scallywags and sooks

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Chris Cain, CFMEU national secretary, gives us the load down on the situation of 5 delegates that have been stood down while returning to work after mental health leave on the wharfs. A very scary tale about a crucial bolt flipping out of a crane - a near miss which is a count down to something more serious - be vigilant to keep safe. Scallywags and sooks aplenty.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Zac Smith, National Secretary of the divison joins the boys for a chat. Footy, industry news, scallywags and sooks. What could be better????

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The boys are joined by an old team members Giovanni reliving the glory days of radio on the Concrete Gang while the Gorilla is enjoying his Easter Break. Scally wags, sooks and chat a-plenty.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Gorilla and Campo are away so the B Team have taken over the mics. Better watch out they might be after your job!!! Goes to show Unionism and the Concrete Gang is a team sport. Plenty of news, scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Most important Happy Saint Paddies Day!!! The recent delegates meeting heard from Zach Smith, National Secretary, with a rap about the new IR laws and other important issues. Some dirty dealing and less than worker centred actions by some parties in parliament with the passage of the new legislation. Welcome to new members working at local councils and finishing with scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Campo and Three Tenors are joined by Lisa Zanatta, CFMEU's  Womens Organiser for an update on the wins and struggles this International Women's Day. Happy long, long Labour Day Weekend.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Plenty of chat the boys are on fire today. Scallywags and sooks abound.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Campo's at a wedding so Brocky has turned up to improve the ratings. Weather shenanigans with the Melbourne heat wave, crane news and a call to be careful. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Out-going SecretaryJohn Sekta joins the gang for a chat.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Gorilla and Three Tenors take the show by storm with laughs and news and some pretty low scallywags and sooks this week.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The full crew is back with Campo returning from an epic holiday. But the scallywags were waiting for him and the sooks have been growing under lights.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Gorilla waxes lyrical about the old days, the passing of a great pal and sooks and scallywags are heating up.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas).  The first show of the year.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The CHRISTMAS SHOW. All the scallywags and sooks are perused and the winners announced. Special attendance by Warren. HAPPY & SAFE CHRiSTMAS!!!! See you in 2024 starting again on 21st Jan.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Second last show for the year with lots of holiday cheer and news from around the traps. Scallywags and sooks included.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas).The boys are full of news including this year's picnic success.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction and General Vic/Tas. Report on the Skinner's Cup and a reminder about the picnic. Some bad news about a recent accident affecting a traffic control member with extra warnings about being safe leading into Christmas. Some pretty ordinary behaviour on DMB sites, scallywags and sooks. The show not on Dec 3rd - making way for Disability Day Programming but back on Dec 8th. Cheers!

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction and General Vic/Tas. World class scallywags; record breaking delegates meeting; Skinner's Cup.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction and General Vic/Tas. No sorrow that there was no tips for Melbourne Cup because they all lost so just as well they kept their mouths shut. A word about Palestine - Gorilla has been and can only send his sympathy to the people getting clobbered. Industry news, scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction and General Vic/Tas. The BIG national conference report. Scallywags and sooks. Have a good five day weekend!!!!!

Weekly update from CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/ Tas). What is happening in the Western District with wind farms as well as the eba negoitations.

Weekly update from CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/ Tas). News about a couple of sub par jobs. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/ Tas). A farewell to Billy Cassidy funeral 11am at St Kilda Town Hall on Monday 16th Oct. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). News, views, scallywags & sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Did they go the early crow on the AFL Grand final. Check out the footy episode plus industry news. Happy Holiday!

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The boys chat with Peter 'Crackers' Keenan about the passing of Ron Barassi and then remind people that the Concrete Gang turn is on on Thursday, Sept 28, starting 1pm at the Cross Hotel, Fitzroy St, St Kilda, A great way to start the footy finals public holiday. There is just a little time for industry news and of course scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). A bit of footy but a big bit of outing of a property developer who things there should be more 'pain in the economy' so that workers know their place. A new king of scallywags.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Footy finals are in the air, industry news, banter, scallywags & sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU (Vic/Tas). Site news plus info about the survey, and the send off for Bob Sekta. Sooks include employers who want people to work on Fathers' Day. Happy Fathers' Day.

Weekly update from the CFMEU (Vic/Tas). Plenty of news. Golden Sparrow reports on the Labor Conference; work sites are run through with a wild shout out to John Holland site in Chadston which just keeps giving the gang material; nasty 'accident' on site when a concrete nozzle split. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU (Vic/Tas). Gorilla's back and the boys have a lot to say about the Mathildas to kick off but follow with a more sobering account of the aftermat of a fatality last week concerning a elevated work platform.

Weekly update from the CFMEU (Vic/Tas). Survey update plus some news about other Unions wanting to jump on board with the Union that delivers. A fatality report this week. A young plumber with on-site members to be commended and the Union follow-up to support the workers. Brocky gives a report on the visit of Cuban workers calling for basic support against the crushing economic embargo put on the country by the US. Site updates and the issue of safety and the work safe regulator going to the BIG meeting witht he Minister.

Weekly update from the CFMEU (Vic/Tas). Cast of thousands today Gorilla is joined by Campo, the Golden Sparrow and the Three Tenors. Lots of scallywags and indusry news with info about the recent Indigenous History sessions being held at the CFMEU offices.

Weekly update from the CFMEU (Vic/Tas). Worksafe and safety issues in general. National Secretary at National Press Club talking up a super wealth tax to fund housiing, Other industry news, scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). Gorilla is joined by Bald Eagle and The Three Tenors with a load of industry news, plenty of scallwags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). Gorilla is back with Campo with a tip that there might be trouble at CUB coming up so you might want to stock up on beer.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA).  NAIDOC week, industry news including the eba survey and on the job incidents. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). Drawing of the big Radiothon Raffle live.

All live, all action CFMEU Concrete Gang Radiothon Show. Don't forget the Gardening Show takes up the time next week but the Concrete Gang will be live again on Sunday July 2 for the raffle draw. $9000 worth of prizes you can get tickets from your delegates or from the office.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). Lots of chat and industry news. Don't forget the live show next week for Radiothon. Ring 03 9419 8377 at 9:30am - !0:30 am to donate.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA. Two sooks with colds and the Gorilla in form. Plenty of industry scallywags and sooks. Info about the live show on June 18th for 3cr Radiothon and live show July 2 with the mighty raffle draw.

Weekly update from the CFMMEU Construction & General (Vic/SA/Tas). Richie Hassett from Tasmania gives us an update on the stadium issue in Hobart. Reminder re: live radiothon show, 1 hour long 18th June and the pull-up July 10th at the Cross in St Kilda. Lots of sooks and scallywags.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). Report on the crackdown on Cains Construction over OH&S, a big meeting of indigenous members talking about the Voice, and Concrete Gang Pullup announced - July 10 at The Cross in St Kilds. Scallywags and sooks a-plenty.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). Sham contracts, OH&S, poor delineation and management of subby jobs - for people and possums. Chats about the May Day rally, other industry news and upcoming events, Scallywags and Sooky Lalas.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). The word on the investigation into subies and how the system is letting them down - non pyment etc. Time to push the issue. Other chat on industry issues with scallywags and sooks. A tribute to the late great Brodrick Smith.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). Campo is off because of the Essendon loss and Warren is off the bench. Chewing the fat, scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from from the CFMEU Construction & General Divsion (Vic/Tas/SA).  marking the passing of Father Bob, general chit chat, scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from from the CFMEU Construction & General Divsion (Vic/Tas/SA).  Gorilla's back after the long Easter break. Some cracker scallywags and sooks despite the short week.

Weekly update from from the CFMEU Construction & General Divsion (Vic/Tas/SA).  The Cost of Living rally report, scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). A word from Port Melbourne footy club, sponsored by CFMEU/ETU, with Senior Coach Adam Skrobalak joining us for a chat. A call to a National cost of living rally for Wed April 5th 10am Trades Hall as the Union leads into new eba negoitations. Scallywags and a sook.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas/SA). Gorilla and Campo talk St Patrick's Day, surveyors, stormy weather, scallywags, sooks, and other industry news - EBA and more.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas).  Warren joins Campo and Bald Eagle with masses of industry new, some footy talk and plenty of scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas/SA). Gorilla is back. Scallywags and sooks on tap.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas/SA).. Gorilla slept in so Bald Eagle saved the day. Campo brings the news and Bald Eagle keeps the show interesting. Lots of news, scallywags and sooks. Gorilla back next week.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas/SA). Lots of industry news including EBA, plasterers clamp down, silicosis, and a bit of politics sprinkled on top. Scallywags and sooks. Gorilla back next weelk.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction and General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). Simone Ellis from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers gives a rundown of services offered to members, Gala gives a rundown of regional jobs and Campo delivers the news of the findings regarding the death of a brother killed by a crane.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). Campo is holding the fort with strong support from Glitus and Brocky. Heaps of news, scallywags and sooks. Gorilla better watch out.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Constuction & General Division (Vic/Tas/SA). First show for the year. Losts of chat and news to kick the year off.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/ Tas/ SA). Last show for the year the announcement of the year's worst and the year's sookiest.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas/SA). Gorilla's back after a bout of the spicy cough calling for calm before Christmas to avoid injuries as a spate of work site incidents and injuries have been reported. The end of the ABCC after 17 years and 2 months a very good Christmas present. Next week is the last for the year so tune in for the final scallywags and sooks for the year.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Divisions (Vic/ Tas/ SA). Red Card to FIFA - Nigel Davies recaps the reason for why the World Cup in Dubai has the blood of workers on it's hands.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Divisions (Vic/Tas/SA). Warren joins Gorrrilla for a chin wag.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Divisions (Vic/Tas). A catch-up with Joey Myles about Civil and Mud Guts about the old timers' get together.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Divisions (Vic/Tas). The boys are joined by the National Secretary Dave Noonan.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction and General Divisions (Vic/Tas).  Gorilla's back from his sojourn up North and Campo has up-to-date scallywags.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction and General Divisions (Vic/Tas). Brocky is in to relate the news behind the win at Knauf and Mick Miles is in to talk about the upcoming Victorian Election. Campo has Gorilla's tip for the Race that stops the Nation. All good including some astounding scallywags and sooky sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). While Gorilla is lying on the beach sucking p*ss Campo has wheeled in the big guns with Chiristie Cain, National Secretary, here to spread the word about what is happening to Liverpool Wharf workers who are fighting for a liveable wage but threatened with the sack while Australian Super, a major shareholder, needs a shove to go into bat for these workers. Why? Because the ACTU is a major shareholder of Australian Super. Listen up.

Weekly update from the CFMMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Westgate Bridge disaster remembered. The 52th year after the fall of the bridge taking the lives of 36 workers and the beginning of the fierce fight for safe work places. We hear from Tommy Watson a man who was there and buried his work mates.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Organiser at Knaup Plasterboard talks aboutt the on-going dispute. The workers have been locked out and are fighting to get rid of the labour hire clause in the eba. Go down and support the workers at 47 Turner St Port Melbourne or put a donation into the fighting fund.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Gorilla and Campo chew the fat, give a send off to a mate and try not to talk about Essendon even if they have a new coach. Scalllywages and sooks.