Original article by Ewin Hannan
The Australian – Page: 4 : 15-Dec-16

The Construction, Forestry, Mining & Energy Union (CFMEU) is merging with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). A memorandum of understanding for the merger was signed on 14 December 2016. CFMEU national secretary Michael O’Connor and MUA national secretary Paddy Crumlin said more mergers will be considered if they are advantageous to members.

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