Concrete Gang

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Westgate Memorial was well attended. Reminder of the upcoming second retired members function for the year. Industry news. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Rain clause in agreement causes whinging, stewards meeting with the survey back in - RDOS, protecting conditions and pay rise the three top items. Royal Commission started. Safety considerations. Pacifica boys out supporting the homeless. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Call for care at work sites with the news of a terrible worksite death. General discussion and industriy news.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Have a geat Grand Final Long Weekend on your Union!

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Police out in force to collect organisers' phones because there is nothing else for them to do - not. Funeral report. Site accident report. Corps wanting the rdos - a hard 'no'. Sooks and Scallywags.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Sad news with people passing away and funeral dates. A snippet from the 5oth anneversary. Delegates report from Jacko. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Great turn out for the 50 year Concrete Gang party. Tune in next week for some of the interviews from the day. A sad week this week with a worker death in South Bank, an excavator 'accident' at a site that already was on the radar for safety issues and asbestos at a site detected. Scallywags and sooks. And a HAPPY FATHER's DAY to those it applies to.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Well what a week. Coppers at the door for a bit of nothing to be found except upsetting family and friends. Sweet Lips Murphy joins in for a chat about cranes. Scallywags and sooks. See you at the do Monday at the Leveson Hotel in North Melbourne at 12pm.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). General chat, some industry news. Scallywags & Sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Great and thorough report from the Delegates meeting from Leigh who is working down at the Warrnambool Hospital site. Scallywags and sooks aplenty!

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/ Tas). Bad news with a worker suffering a health emergency on site recently with tragic outcome despite onsite first aid applied. A reminder how important first aid certificate is for all workers. A dramatic near miss highlighting why safety procedures are in place even if bosses think saving money is a priority. The big Concrete Gang do coming up at the Leveson in North Melbourne on the 31st August. Make sure tickets are back in so everyone can be part of the draw. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Lots of industry news with a report from the monthly branch meeting where Adam Olsen was honoured. Scallywags & sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Shocked to hear Campo was fired - no confidence according to the Administration. Sadly missed. Raise a glass to the man. But like all good Unionist the Shadow has taken up the rope. Scallywags and sooks still about.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Jacko gives a stella performance reporting on the recent stewards meeting. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Divison (Vic/Tas). A severe critque of the Queensland Government plan to remove all the hard fought for conditions in their 'new' building industry legislation - interesting development as they try to get on with the Olympic build. Showing a lot of flair there for a LNP Government under the pump. All mouth no trousers? Happy 5oth year of NAIDOC. Solidarity with our indigenous brothers & sisters.Scallywags and sooks keep giving.

Weekly up-date from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Pretty good result from the Radiothon with one more week before names are named for slow payment. Cheerios to the the retired members and a report from Wilco about the recent retired members' do. Scallywags and sooks keep on giving.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Radiothon pay up reminder - can go to the office admin to pay pledge. Great bit of archival sounds from Concrete Gang 1977 to celebrate the 50 years of 3cr and an early starter the Concrete Gang. Scallywags & sooks just keep on giving.

The mightly CFMEU 50th year RADIOTHON Show. Thanks if you donated to keep the show and the mighty 3cr afloat for another year. Listen up if your name was called they are coming for you!!!! Don't forget the August 31st pull up details on all the socials. Love you all.

Weekly update from CFMEU Construction & General. Geoff Watson and Jacqui from 3aw visit while the vault divulges stuff to celebrate 50 years. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Doffing the hat to Nigel Davies. The boys response to the mainstream media's song & dance against the CFMEU. Scallywags & sooks. Don't forget the Radiothon 14th June - supporting the only untainted media in town!

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Liam calls in from the Training Centre about the new trade accrediation in the pipeline. Reminders of the Concrete Gang pull up for 31st August; mammoth prizes for the raffle and door with music planned. Radiothon live show on June 14th. Campaign kicking off against Labour Hire. Plenty of scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Some info about the new directive to weed out people with a criminal record plus a report on last Organisers Meeting. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY! The boys catch up with John McCann who handles Civil in the West. News about trade regulation, and upcoming changes to incolink. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Talking up the victories of the past with the back story of the eight hour day from a family member of the fighters from history. May Day celebrations at Trades Hall starting at 1pm Sunday May 3rd. Scallywags and sooks aplenty.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). A word from a civil organiser Sean Daly, on the big projects. The CFMEU has stood fat and retained the long weekend for ANZAC against employer grumbles. New date for the Concrete Gang pull up so that Gorilla can be present Mon Aug 31st - same venue. Scallywags & Sooks.

Weekly update from CFMEU Construction & Gaeneral (Vic/Tas). Stewards Meeting report first up from Andrew Jack. Industry news including work on the horizon and progress with ebas. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The big day for the Concrete Gang 50th Anniversary turn has now been confirmed. Put it in your phones Monday 20th July, 12 pm Leveson Hotel North Melbourne.

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

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Chat with the Geelong Galah about upcoming protected action at Prince Engineering in Portland 184 Darts Rd, Portland VIC 3305 with a picket & 4 hour stoppage Wednesday and Thursday next week. Branch Meeting & Cummo Cup Reports. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The Shrink joins the crew to talk up mutual care as the spectre of suicide still stalks the industry. The boys give a spray to the detractors trying to put a wedge between the striking teachers and the CFMEU members - the teachers deserve more not construction workers less. Tuesday is the teachers' strike day. On a lighter note see you at the Cummo Cup! Scallywags and sooks a plenty.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Reminder about the Cummo Cup on 22 March check the socials for details. New 50th Anniversary Concrete Gang clobber now available. Scallywags and sooks abound.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). To celebrate International Working Women's Day the Gang is all women members today. Catch up with them regularly on their own podcast Tough As Nails.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Chat with Sweet Lips who deals with riggers and mobile cranes followed by a general chat about the industry. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). A report from Housto from some of the big contracts in town. A little on the recent chatter in the papers with a push back from MIT academic and Police Commissioner about unsubstantiated info about a 'lost $15 billion'. Scallywags & sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction and General (Vic/Tas). A response to the recent spray against the Union in the mainstream press. A chat with the Galah about upcoming work and issues down in regional Victoria.

First show of 2026: weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Industry losses & CSR win over summer break. Exec changes and delos meeting report & what's coming this year - our 50th Birthday!

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The last show for the year with the presentation of the top scallywags and the whingest sooks. Be with you next year early Feb.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General.A report from final delegates meeting of 2025, silly season things, grinch bosses & end-of-year push. Serious business in Yarraville CSR - comrades are back on the grass, staunch over christmas. Tune in next week for this year's #1 sook and #1 scallywag. CSR Gyprock picket is back on and in it for the long haul. Get down to CSR at 277 Whitehall St Yarraville to support the gang, especially Tues 13th Jan.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic). Kevin Bracken joins the boys to give us the background to the recent 171 year anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. Industry news with a reminder that it is the fourth week of picketing at CSR down in Yarraville. Drop in and support the workers 6am - 6pm 277 Whitehall St, Yarraville.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General. Old members lunch report, delegates meeting report, picnic day and Christmas news. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic). Campo takes the wheel and the boys hit the track at a sprint with a call from Simo from the CSR picket in Yarraville. They would love it if you drop by at 277 Whitehall St, Yarraville 6am - 6pm. Industry news plus scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction &General (Vic). Gorilla's last show.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Some sad news about members who have passed followed by general mayhem. A few sooks and scallywags.

Weekly update from CFMEU Construction & General. The membership is up which is a good sign. Good luck with the Melbourne Cup and don't forget the sooks and scallywags.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic). Despite on-going carry-on in the mainstream media the Gang is full of humour for this weeks show.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (VIC/TAS). Westgate Bridge Memorial report and some very sorry news, both reminders that safety & mental health come first. Union and industry updates, and another poetry reading from the late Georgie Despard's originals, still as relevant today. Scallywags and Sooky Lalas.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division. Sparrow and Three Trees take the mic while the others are on other duties. Some good news and some not so good news. Scallwags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). A great return for members renewing their ticket - shows the Union is doing the job and members appreciate it. A good turn out for Georgie Despards passing. Scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General. The AFL Grand Final Live Show!! News about the passing of Georgie Despard with a special reading of one of his poems. Some industry news, general hilarity plus scallywags and sooks.

Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). The passing of the great man Georgie Despard is marked with a reading from his book of poems. Hopefully there will be an edition of his works for you to enjoy in the future - details of his funeral will be posted so watch out. Vale Georgie.News from trenches and distain for the media for trying to make out that company bad behaviour is CFMEU's fault - clutching at straws in their story about corruption being CFMEU business when obviously the finger pointing needs to go elsewhere.Don't forget the live edition for Grand Finale!! May your team win!Scallywags and sooks aplenty.