Apprentices

...Apprentices are the future of the industry and the CFMEU supports high levels of apprentices on building sites. CFMEU NSW takes great pride in assisting and representing apprentices.Being new to...

Training

...er of training for construction workers. The union advocates for training - not only for young apprentices and trainees coming into the industry. Experienced workers are also encouraged to get re... ...2 9649 5000  Website The union has released a 10-point plan to reduce skills shortages, making apprentices the centerpiece of the building industry’s future, after years of neglect by Federal Governments.The 10 points of that plan are: Competency based apprenticeshipsShorter apprenticeships in certain circumstancesPre-apprenticeship trainingImproved wagesRetention and retraining of adult workers, including adult apprenticeshipsIndustry training funds across all States and TerritoriesAuditing of training providers Identifi...

Join form

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 15:56
... Yes No If yes, where/union number: Apprentice?: * Yes No If yes, date apprenticeship ends: dd/mm/yyyy Title: - None -MrMrsMsMiss First Name: * Middle Name...

CFMEU NSW EBA

...is in excess of the award entitlement. In some EBAs the allowance is smaller or greater.Apprentices In most EBAs the employer must pay apprentices a percentage of the CW3(T) rate of pay plus a company allowance for 1st and 2nd year of... ...per week paid into ACIRT for 1st and 2nd year and $35.00 per week for 3rd and 4th year. Apprentices must receive 9% superannuation paid into Cbus. Apprentices are also covered by union top-up worker’s compensation/24 hour accident insurance.Long Weeken...

Apprentices - Building Australia's Future

Submitted by cfmeupublish on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 12:10
...ll shortages (Published November 2005) Type:  Reports File upload:  cfmeuapprentices10pt2005.pdf ...

Who's who?

Construction workers living and working in NSW become members of the CFMEU Construction and General Division NSW. This includes both on-site and off-site construction workers.

As members, you become part of a democratic organisation in which you can play an active role. You can influence the policy and priorities of the union and elect your leaders. Below is a list of people representing the union and their roles

CFMEU Picnic Day - get your tickets now!

Submitted by cfmeupublish on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 11:38
... where only four tickets per family are issued. Children under three years do not need a ticket and apprentices who are financial will be issued with two tickets only. There is an administration cost ...

CFMEU's 10-point plan for Training

Submitted by cfmeupublish on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 13:56
... Description:  A 10-point plan for training, for apprentices, and others interested in wanting to expand their skills & training Type:  Leaflets File upload: ...

Industrial/Legal Services

The Industrial Services area is made up of both the Wage Claims Department and the Legal Department. Both are highly skilled and qualified, achieving excellent results for financial members.

Wage Claims Department

CFMEU NSW Wage Claims Department provides expertise in all aspects of employee entitlements under many types of employment contracts, including Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and the Fair Work Act.

The Wage Claims Department plays a key role in recovering unpaid wages and entitlements for union members.

Privacy Statement

This is the Privacy Statement for the CFMEU Construction & General Division website at www.cfmeunsw.asn.au which is subject to review by the governing body of the Division from time to time.

The CFMEU, Construction & General Division, is committed to the privacy principles issued by the Australian Privacy Commission.

The information we collect

Generally, we do not collect personal information about you when you visit our website. You can visit the most parts of the site without being required to provide personal details.