Building firm takes action against union over injuries

BUILDING company Collen Construction is preparing to take legal action against BATU, the bricklayers union, for alleged intimidation and injury against employees at a number of its sites.

Leo Crehan, director of Collen, confirmed the company is to proceed with its High Court action in the New Year.

It is alleging a BATU official and members of the union trashed one of its sites, damaged property and attempted to force an apprentice off a ladder.