About John Cummins
Lived 1948 – 2006 (aged 57–58). John Cummins was an Australian trade unionist.
John Cummins (1948 – 29 August 2006) was an Australian labour leader. From 1972 onwards, Cummins was involved with the Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation, better known as the B.L.F.
He was the last Victorian secretary of the BLF, and then became the Federal President of the new "super-union", the CFMEU. (Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union). He was twice jailed for contempt of court after ignoring court orders not to visit his members on building sites.
Cummins died of cancer following a year of illness. He was survived by his wife Diane and their sons, Mick and Shane.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cummins?
Australian trade unionist
When was John Cummins born?
John Cummins was born in 1948.
When did John Cummins die?
John Cummins died on 29 August 2006.
What was John Cummins's occupation?
John Cummins was a trade unionist.
What nationality was John Cummins?
John Cummins was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Cummins (union organiser)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cummins. https://biography.guide/john-cummins-trade-unionist/
MLA: "John Cummins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-cummins-trade-unionist/.
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