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Nearly 60,000 teachers participated in a stop-work this morning to vote on the new agreement.

"Our members deserve more. They've spoken loudly, and we're going to go back to the table to try to achieve those things."

This is despite a report making the recommendation to help soothe the state's teacher shortages.

The union said high levels of exhaustion, a decade of wage suppression and cost of living pressures have taken a toll on its members.

CFMEU supporters have warned protests bringing city traffic in Melbourne and Sydney to a halt could continue for days to come.

Sacked union bosses joined the rally and told the crowd the CFMEU had been stolen, after it was plunged into administration by the Australian government.

Ambulance Victoria is reviewing the death, which happened while at least 50 crews were off the roads thanks to a spike in sick leave, according to the paramedics' union.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has issued him a stern warning as the matter was referred to police.

His unauthorised appearance was slammed as an embarrassment to both Victorian and federal governments.

About 500 union members are set to protest in a bid for stronger safety agreements for drivers.

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) is today making submissions to the Fair Work Commission as ground-breaking employment laws come into force.

Thousands of construction workers have put down the tools across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in protest of the federal government's decision to put the CFMEU into administration.

Tens of thousands of workers will down tools and take to the streets amid the government crackdown on the CMFEU.

The federal government seized control of the embattled trade union today, appointing an administrator to run it.

Ian Leavers has dedicated his life to Queensland Police since he joined in 1989.

Shadow Attorney-General Michaelia Cash stated that the Coalition would "provide passage" of the legislation, which will put the CFMEU into administration for at least three years.

Widespread allegations against the CFMEU could be aired in a high-stakes court battle brought by the industrial watchdog to appoint an independent administrator, a court has been told.

Fair Work Commission chief Murray Furlong has launched Federal Court proceedings that would give an independent administrator sweeping powers to overhaul the CFMEU's construction division.

9News has obtained exclusive vision of a Cross River Rail worker being assaulted outside his home as he prepares to go to work.

At today's vote, 43 per cent voted to accept the pay deal. but the other 57 per cent have ordered Victoria Police and their union back to the negotiating table.

The union demands a 15 per cent rise in a year while Premier Chris Minns offers 10.5 per cent over three years.

It comes off the back of revelations that more than 20 members of the CFMEU have been stood down by the state branch following allegations the union has been infiltrated by criminal figures.

Jacinta Allan has vowed to "eradicate the rotten culture" in parts of the construction industry.

Tony Burke said deregistering the union would "be a gift to the worst elements" operating inside it.

Jacinta Allan faced media again today over fresh reports she was sent documents in 2022, that contained evidence CFMEU officials had "threatened violence".

John Setka stepped down following revelations organised crime figures infiltrated the group.

The agreement ended months of negotiations and industrial action.

The Victorian opposition has raised concerns the deal will drive up the price of infrastructure even further.

John Setka warned of potential disruptions to the league's construction projects unless McBurney, the former Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, was dismissed.

Union leaders are campaigning for the federal government to introduce ten days paid reproductive leave for all workers.

Police are investigating an alleged brawl between union and non-affiliated members at a construction site in Brisbane on day two of strike action.

If there's no acceptable offer after two weeks the action will ramp up.

An extensive audit has found the university underpaid over 1000 staff millions of dollars over seven years.

Workers from Victoria's triple-zero call service will start industrial action on December 18.

The deadly product is commonly used to make kitchen and bathroom benchtops.

Emma Walters was captured in a recording telling a private investigator, 'I have to kill my children's father to survive'.

The Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) is suing the supermarket giant on behalf of 1400 overnight workers.

The estranged wife of John Setka has been recorded declaring she had no other option but to kill the CFMEU boss and father of her children, a court has heard.

Adelaide teachers are threatening strike action for the second time in a month, with a second strike planned to hit in the middle of SACE exams.

Union leaders and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

Recently appointed Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson will need to be in the room when lawyers discuss compensation for workers the airline illegally sacked.

Thousands of teachers descended on state parliament demanding better pay and conditions.

The CFMEU is calling on the federal government to introduce a new tax on exorbitant company profits in order to address the housing crisis.

The Finance Sector Union believes two of the other big four banks will soon follow suit.

'Their profit is higher than ever and we've had workers from home for three years.'

Health workers in New South Wales have paused plans for industrial action over their pay dispute after receiving a deadline-day offer from the government.

A NSW fire station had no running water for almost two months, putting firefighters at risk and forcing them to shower outside on cold days, a union has claimed.

The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) slammed the conditions workers are forced to lived with, now calling on the government to investigate.

Health care workers have walked off the job at three major Sydney hospitals after accusing the premier of lying to them about a pay rise, to get their votes.

The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) are continuing to fight for better wages despite being handed down the biggest fine in Western Australian Union History.