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Thousands of construction workers protest across the country

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Thousands of workers have rallied across the country over the federal government's decision to put the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union into administration. Unionists who downed tools have brushed aside the prospect of having their pay docked for taking part in the industrial action.
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