Industrial Action and Unions
Industrial Action and Union Advice For Employers. The Building and Construction Industry is significantly different from the community with powerful Unions including the CFMEU, CEPU, ETU, AWU, AMWU and others. We assist Construction Employers, Contractors and Major Projects with questions, compliance advice and Workplace Relations Management Plans.
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Industrial action can include:
- employees going on strike.
- employees imposing work bans, restrictions or strikes.
- employees blocking access, deliveries or work to rule.
Industrial action is commonly mixed with WHS issues and site management or subcontractor pressures.
How can we help you?
Workforce Advisory know employment law, with experience in dealing with industrial action and unions, including enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes, right of entry, WHS entry, WHS matters and other industrial relations issues.
With legislative compliance issues and the mixing of Workplace Health and Safety issues, industrial action requires detailed advice from an experienced advisor. Dean Cameron has managed and advised on some of Queensland’s largest industrial stoppages, provided practical solutions and delivered outcomes for projects.
Workforce Advisory works with Contractors, Subcontractors, Employers and Associations across a number of industries. The importance of subcontractor compliance, education, and active management.
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For queries about Industrial Action and Unions or other employment questions, please contact Dean Cameron at Workforce Advisory Lawyers – We Know Employment Law on 1300 WAL LAW, 0417 622 178 or via email to dean.cameron@workforceadvisory.com.au
Disclaimer: This information is provided as general advice on workplace relations and employment law. It does not constitute legal advice, and it is always advisable to seek further information regarding specific workplace issues. Liability limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.


