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Concrete Gang
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Local and national building issues presented by the CFMEU Building Union Division.
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- Concrete GangMay 9, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangMay 2, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangApr 25, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangApr 18, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangApr 11, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangApr 4, 2026Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Happy Easter Break. News, views, scallywags and sooks.
- Concrete GangMar 28, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangMar 21, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangMar 14, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete Gang IWD EditionMar 7, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangFeb 28, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangFeb 21, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangFeb 14, 2026Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangFeb 7, 2026First 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!
- Concrete GangDec 20, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangDec 13, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangDec 6, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangNov 29, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General. Old members lunch report, delegates meeting report, picnic day and Christmas news. Scallywags and sooks.
- Concrete GangNov 22, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangNov 15, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction &General (Vic). Gorilla's last show.
- Concrete GangNov 8, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangNov 1, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangOct 25, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangOct 18, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangOct 11, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangOct 4, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangSep 27, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concret GangSep 20, 2025Weekly 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.
- Concrete GangSep 13, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). A shout to living legend George Despard who hasn't been so well. A ban on ACTU Sally McManus waltzing through the Melbourne Office. Industrial news plus some mighty laughs this week. Scallywags and sooks.
- Concrete GangSep 6, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division. A full house today with an update of the fallen crane sitution, industry news, a report on the talk given by Myamar Unionist Sandar Soe held had the office last week. Scallywags and sooks.
- Concrete GangAug 30, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & Genreral (Vic/Tas). Report on a downed crane in high wind. Lucky escape for workers but a slow process of dismantling and sussing reason. Cheerios and condolences feature, No footy because the team followed did so badly. Sooks and Scallywags.
- Concrete GangAug 23, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Divsion (Vic/Tas). A full bench this week with a ring in from Mark Green from the Tasmanian Cascade Brewery dispute - hard to believe they haven't heard of safety guard rails in Tasmanian factories. Some site mishaps, a funeral report, scallwags and sooks.
- Concrete GangAug 16, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Campo & Three Trees filling in while Gorilla is on higher duties. A detailed rebuttal of recent events when stop work at the biggest Government job in Victoria after an onsite incident that saw the employer baulking on discussing options for better procedures around removing a worker having a health crisis on site and a 3AW commentator who got the wrong end of the stick - but when was that ever news. Sooks and Scallywags.
- Concrete GangAug 9, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Great news from the BMS dispute. A death in NSW - safety is the watch word for the industry. Scallywags & sooks keep giving.
- Concrete GangAug 2, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Report on the most recent delegates' meeting, lots of site news this week and some important safety reminders. Scallywags & sooks. Have a good RDO - you've earnt it.
- Concrete GangJul 26, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Zach Smith joins the team to talk about the BIG meeting on Thursday. Scallywags and sooks finish up the course.
- Concrete GangJul 19, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/ Tas). Lots of site news this week amongst the freckless banter. Scallywags & sooks keep on giving.
- Concrete GangJul 12, 2025Weekly update from CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Campo and Three Trees have grabbed the mic. Scallywags & Sooks are still on the menu.
- Concrete GangJul 5, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General. Disgust at latest dig at departing CFMEU officials by legacy media around 'golden handshakes' - retirement payouts in normal language. Industry news including an update on the BMS dispute - call the Geelong office to arrange a visit to support the workers at Rokewood. Scallywags and sooks.
- Concrete GangJun 28, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). New team lead by Three Trees show early talent to cover for a late scatching from the usual suspects. Comment on High Court Ruling and cancelling of delegates meeting this week by the Administrator. Some safety incidents including at the Golden Plains wind farm. Update on Golden Plains negotiations & health centre for members to support mental health.
- Concrete Gang RADIOTHON SHOW 2025Jun 14, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas).An hour long show today for the BIG CONCRETE GANG RADIOTHON SHOW. Your donations keep the show and 3cr on-air for another year. Listen up for your name and if you missed out go to link to donate.
- Concrete GangJun 7, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic). An on-site report from the BMS dispute at Rokewood, industry news besides including the industry super CBUS latest. Scallywags and sooks aplenty. Happy four day weekend! Don't forget the Radiothon 9:30-10:30 am Sunday 15th June LIVE!
- Concrete GangMay 31, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Reports from recent IncoLink changes, ebas moving ahead, Jack's wake, dispute with BMS windfarms and a viewer warning re: upcoming 'expose' on 60 Minutes - the story that just keeps giving. Sooks and scallywags aplenty.
- Concrete GangMay 24, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & Ganeral Division (Vic/Tas). Report on Zack Smith's decision to move out of the National Secretary role and concentrate on Vic/Tas branch. Word on industrial action hotting up at the wind farm outside Geelong run by multinational BMS over pay and conditions. Scallywags and sooks.
- Concrete GangMay 17, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General (Vic/Tas). Joined by the National Secretary to answer questions about recent moves by the Administration including the move on the ACT branch.
- Concrete GangMay 10, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Stewards meeting, memorial event details, onsite incident report and thanks safety + training units. Sooks and scallywags.
- Concrete GangMay 3, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Remembering a late great friend and comrade, May Day, Federal Election discussions. Scallywags and Sookylalas.
- Concrete GangApr 19, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Reportback on near miss with the tower crane on site, health and safety follow ups. Other news ahead of extended break. Sooks, scallywags, and see you in a fortnight!
- Concrete GangApr 12, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). Links with footy coaching with special guest Brendan McCartney, now senior coach with the Port Melbourne Football Club. Stewards meeting with a record busting turn o' the ticket, industry news, plus some old and brand new sooks and scallywags.
- Concrete GangApr 5, 2025Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Vic/Tas). This week Zach Smith joins the Gang to give an update with good news stories, and the pushback against fabricated media narratives about the union. Plenty of scallywags and sooky lalas.