Member Benefits
...Being a member of the CFMEU, you are a part of the combined strength that is committed to improving and maintaining your work and family balance. In addition to the superannuation, long service leave ...
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 Claim...
Member Services
... is the largest and most powerful trade union representing construction workers in Australia.It has members on all major building projects and most civil construction projects across the country, together with members working off-site. Become active in the CFMEU and join the fight for better working conditions and a just society for all Australians.The CFMEU encourages all building workers to be financial union members. With the active support of members we can improve wages and conditions. Members working under union negotiated enterprise bargaining agreements (EBA’s) receive substantially better pay and benefits than non-unionists. If you are a worker not receiving these benefits you need to join the union and assist us in achieving better standards for all. The union also employs specialist staff to provide assistance and advice where it’s needed – whether you need an organiser on site, industrial representation in court, legal advice or a visit from the OH&S Officer, as well as a whole range of other benefits and services."The CFMEU will never compromise on the safety of our members, or on wages and conditions."Join todayIf you haven't yet joined or have become unfinancial, why not sign up today? You can fill in an application form here or talk to your site delegate or local Branch office, if you prefer.Remember, it always pays to belong to the CFMEU. The more members join, the stronger the Union. And Union membership fees can be deducted against tax at the end of each financial year.Contact us today on (0...
Members Equity Bank
...Being a member of CFMEU gives you access to a range of banking products from Members Equity Bank, an innovative bank formed specifically to provide low cost financial services to eligible CFMEU member... ...st rate whilst giving you access to your money via phone or Internet banking at any time. Benefits at a glance: Competitive interest rate on every dollar in your account every da... ... high interest of a savings account combined with the easy access of a transaction account. Benefits at a glance: Earn a competitive rate of interest on every dollar over $3000 Ea... ...erest rates. This gives you the ability to plan an investment strategy to meet your goals. Benefits at a glance: Five different terms to choose from Competitive interest t... ...as opened and at maturity in accordance to your instructions.Your banks additional productsMembers Equity MasterCardWant all the benefits of credit without the hassle of managing reward points or high interest?Want an everyday credit card that can really help you manage your money?Then the Members Equity MasterCard is the smart choice. Benefits at a glance: One of Australia's lowest ongoing credit card rates Up to 44 days interest free on purchases A low $39 annual fee No charge for additional cardholders Emergency worldwide replacement if card is lost or stolen Access to MasterCard Exclusives Applications are subject to credit approval. Fees and charges apply. Terms and conditions available on request.Members Equity Personal Loan For when you really, truly, absolutely have to have it! You know you want it but where's the money coming from? Whether it's for practical reasons or for pure indulgence, the Members Equity Personal Loan is a simple, low-cost way to borrow money to finance a major purchase. Benefits at a glance: A low fixed interest rate No ongoing account keeping fees No annual fee No fees for extra repayments No penalties for early payout Select your own loan term from 1 to 5 years Easy application process If you need a new car, want to consolidate your debts, make home improvements, take a dream holiday or even replace a broken fridge,, a Members Equity Bank Personal Loan can help make those dreams come true.Applications are subject ...
Travel Insurance
...Eligible Financial Members* of the CFMEU, NSW and their accompanying Immediate Family* are insured for: Interstate travel whilst engaged on private pleasure travel by air, rail, mot... ...e intended destination, associated leisure travel and return*To check if you are an eligible member see the 'Travel Insurance - Important Definitions' section below.Note: The policy is designed to ca... ...vel. To ensure that you remain financial you can pay your union dues by direct debit. See our membership section on this website or contact the Union membership department.Click here for important Travel Insurance CONTACT INFORMATIONTravel Insurance - Important Definitions Eligible Financial Member means a person who is a financial member of the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union, New South Wales Divisional Branch , Construction and General Division. This is a member who has paid full current dues, or is on direct debit or payroll deductions; or is registered as medically unfit or unemployed and paying reduced union fees. This also means a person who is an eligible member of CFMEU Solidarity. To be covered, a person must be an eligible financial member at the time of making a claim. This benefit does not apply to retired members or members who are not paying union fees or unfinancial memberImmediate Family includes only the spouse (including de facto) and any immediate dependents of the Eligible Financial MemberImmediate Dependent includes the Eligible Financial Member’s unmarried dependent children who are under 19 years of age and living with the Eligible Financial Member, or who are under 25 years of age and are full time students at an accredited institution of higher learning and are primarily dependent upon the Eligible Financial Member for maintenance and support. This includes step-children and legally adopted childrenAccompanying means that the Immediate family member must be travelling with the Eligible Financial member to be coveredSECTION LINK BENEFITS LIMITS SECTION 1 Death (Event 1 – See PDS for details) $ 100,000 Capital Benefits (Event 2-19 – See PDS for details) Percentage of $100,000 Weekly Benefit – Injury (Event 20...
Ambulance Benefit
...The CFMEU shall provide an ambulance benefit to eligible financial members and their immediate family as defined.Terms & ConditionsThis benefit is immediately payable to eligible financial members...
Slam the Sham
Submitted by cfmeupublish on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 17:33
...orkers. When workers who should be employees are put on sham contracts, they are denied many of the benefits and protections that employees are legally entitled to. The community misses out as well. B... ...n’s employment status.
Current Tax laws allow the tax treatment of income derived from personal services to be distorted by the use of artificial business structures and sham contracting arrangeme...
CFMEU NSW EBA
... our standards. CFMEU EBA Summary 2009 - 2011The following is a summary of the wage rates and benefits of CFMEU EBAs for the period 2009 to 2011. Over 90% of our EBAs are identical, with a small number containing either higher or lower benefits, depending on the sector/trade. Superannuation The employer must pay 9% (of the combined hour... ...for each hour worked. This allowance varies according to the sector or trade in which a member works. The amount payable by particular companies is outlined in each EBA. The majority... ...ified by the Commission before making a long service claim. The union assists financial members with claims so as to ensure they receive the correct long service rate of pay.Fares and travel... ...ccident Insurance The employer must pay extra insurance to provide extra workers compensation benefits and income protection for workers injured by accident outside of work, plus mor... ...ncreasing to $80.00 from 01/05/2009. The insurance is called U-PLUS. A brochure outlining the benefits of this insurance is available from the union office.Meal Allowance When a worker doe... ...mas shut-down. Union Representation & Delegate’s RightsAll workers are required to be financial members of the CFMEU. The EBA provides rights to union officials to visit workplaces, an...
CFMEU REACHES OUT TO GRIEVING WORKERS
Submitted by cfmeupublish on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 10:39
...eceive a significant death benefit. “Without the CFMEU checking that companies are paying the right benefits this poor boy would have ended up with nothing because his death happened outside work hour... ...UPlus Top-Up Insurance and the Long Service Corporation. The tragedy also showed the unity of union members in looking out for each other regardless of race. A funeral for the young man was held on Mo...
Wages Information
...The CFMEU knows that it is important for our members to know their correct wage rates and the allowances to which they are entitled. It is also important to ensure you are being paid... ...llowances are the legal minimum entitlements for workers under these awards. Most CFMEU members work under union negotiated enterprise bargaining agreements and receive substantially higher wages, allowances and conditions of employment.Remember, if you have a wage dispute, or want to enter an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA), please contact your organiser at the NSW Branch of the CFMEU. If you are a financial member of the union and require more detail in respect of a particular EBA, ring the Counter O... ...low:EBA Sydney Rates of PayThere are also online editions of the three main awards that cover CFMEU members in the construction industry. Printed versions of all three awards are now available from CF... ...General On-site Award 2010Joinery and Building Trades Award 2010Mobile Crane Hiring Award 2010CFMEU members employed in manufacturing and engine drivers not covered by any other Modern Award are cover...
