AustraliaJohn Setka, a former leader of the CFMEU union, is set to lose his membership after being accused of threatening and abusing administrator Michael Crosby and his staff. This decision follows reports of Setka dining with Frank Nadinic, a building company boss previously criticized by the union for exploiting workers. Nadinic, known for his exploitative practices, was once labeled 'cruel Frank' by the CFMEU. Setka's former lieutenant, John Perkovic, is currently under federal police investigation for alleged bribery involving other building company bosses. Industry insiders suggest that Setka's association with Nadinic highlights a broader issue within the CFMEU under his leadership, where company bosses and gangland figures appear to have priority over ordinary workers. Perkovic was already dismissed from the union in October 2025 after revelations of his receiving up to $3 million in undisclosed benefits. The CFMEU has faced scrutiny for favoring certain companies and paying union fixers like Mick Gatto to suppress worker rights enforcement.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the CFMEU's actions as prioritizing corporate interests over workers, suggesting a systemic failure in labor protections. It emphasizes the exploitation of workers by certain building company bosses and criticizes the union leadership for enabling such practices. The narrative is,
