A group of Australian construction workers has sparked public anger by appearing to do little more than watch another tradie work while they stand around being paid. Aussies are frustrated at road workers 'standing around' while they get paid high wages 'There are safety issues that people who don't have that kind of job don't know about,' one wrote. The …
A union boss has defended traffic controllers working on major infrastructure projects in Victoria who are earning more than $200,000 a year. The pay deal struck by the powerful Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union applies to stop-and-go sign holders on Victoria's 'Big Build' projects, which former premier Dan Andrews spearheaded. CFMEU boss John Setka said those complaining about the …