General News Archives 2004		This General News Archive area will be maintained as a reference resource for members and delegates. Please be aware some items and articles may be out of date. For National Press Releases please visit: http://www.cfmeu.asn.au/construction/press/
December 2004 Tuesday, 21 December 2004 Union pressure forces James Hardie to pay victims James Hardie today surrendered to the ongoing campaign by victims, unions, and community members to force them to pay full and fair compensation to future victims of asbestos. [ full story ] Monday, 20 December 2004 Government wastes taxpayer money on union witch-hunt More than $100,000 of taxpayer money has been wasted by the Howard Government’s Building Industry Taskforce in a failed attempt to attack officials of the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union. [ full story ] November 2004 Monday, 22 November 2004 Community boycott hits James Hardie profits The Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union today said a nine percent drop in James Hardie profits indicates the growing boycott campaign by community members, local governments and unions has substantially impacted the company’s profits. [ full story ] Friday, 19 November 2004 PM’s former chief of staff helping James Hardie in Canberra James Hardie has snatched up a former chief of staff and close confidant of John Howard to protect it from Federal Government attacks over the asbestos victim’s compensation scandal. [ full story ] Thursday, 18 November 2004 Building workers join rail ‘Refuse to Pay Day’ Thousands of building workers will be joining the rail ‘Refuse to Pay Day’ next Monday after a meeting of the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union executive, the unions highest decision making body in NSW, decided to urge workers to support the commuter campaign. [ full story ] Monday, 15 November 2004 CFMEU raised $20,000 for victims of asbestos The Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union today donated $20,000 to the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia, money raised by union members on local building sites to assist the victims of asbestos. [ full story ] October 2004 19 October 2004 Building workers raise $30,000 for NSW Maori Rugby League Team Sydney building workers have raised $30,000 to send the NSW Maori Rugby League Team to New Zealand for the New Zealand Maori Rugby League Tournament this weekend. [ full story ] 13 October 2004 CFMEU backs Ashfield Council asbestos plan The Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union is actively supporting Ashfield Council’s plan to protect home owners and renovators from the dangers of asbestos. [ full story ] 11 October 2004 Anniversary of Joel Exner’s Death Australian building sites across Sydney will close for 24 hours on Friday October 15 to mark the first anniversary of the death of Joel Exner. [ full story ] 04 October 2004 Construction workers support schizophrenia research The Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union is marking Mental Health Week with a massive banner campaign to support Schizophrenia research and promote public awareness. [ full story ] 01 October 2004 James Hardie boycott campaign continues Two more Sydney Councils have joined increasing numbers of workers and businesses involved in the community boycott of James Hardie products until compensation is guaranteed for the asbestos victims. [ full story ] 01 October 2004 CFMEU demands government action at Sandon Point The Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union today called upon the NSW Minister for Infrastructure and Planning to urgently respond to the recommendations of the Sandon Point Commission of Inquiry. [ full story ]