News Articles for Christy Cain

What role will unions and factions play in Mark McGowan's second term?

ANALYSIS: The dumping of Peter Tinley from the ministry was one topic premier Mark McGowan struggled to explain adequately today.

Mark McGowan has expanded the number of members serving as parliamentary secretaries, possibly foreshadowing future ministerial appointments.

Western Australia will continue to be exposed to risks from ships arriving from coronavirus hotspots, the maritime union has warned.

This year's Most Influential feature has been narrowed down to the 50 people in WA making the biggest impact in business and politics.

Workers at the DP World terminal at Fremantle Ports are striking today after negotiations between the company and union broke down over provisions to restrict automation and outsourcing in a draft bargaining agreement.

The Maritime Union of Australia has voted to break its affiliation with Unions WA in protest over the McGowan government's plans for a new container port at Cockburn Sound.

OPINION: The actions of some Labor delegates at the recent state conference were farcical.

WA Labor's state executive has backed a motion calling for the expulsion of construction union boss John Setka, albeit by a small margin, and with Premier Mark McGowan using the issue to step up his attack on Maritime Union of Australia boss Christy Cain.

The looming federal election could mark a big shift in political power, not just in Canberra but also WA.

SPECIAL REPORT: In order to fully understand where political power lies in Western Australia, it's necessary to recognise the role of low-profile powerbrokers such as Carolyn Smith and Nick Goiran.