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 and redundancy benefits which the CFMEU has won, there is a list below of other side-benefits that you get from being a member of the Union.

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.

Members Equity Bank

Members EquityBeing 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 members - a bank that was created with you in mind.

Alimak 650 Hoists Alert

Submitted by cfmeupublish on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 16:30

Alimak Hek A.B Sweden has issued a Safety Alert after major concerns regarding the use of Alimak Scando 650 Hoists.

It’s feared many of these types of hoists are using old Scando Type III Mast Towers, which have been locally modified to suit the Alimak 650.

This alert is intended to remind companies and Alimak operators that only Scando A50 Mast Towers are to be used with Alimak Scando 650 Hoists.

These have been designed to match the higher performances of the 650 hoists.

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 the correct rates for superannuation and ACIRT.
These wage rates and allowances are the legal minimum entitlements for workers under these awards.

Training

The CFMEU is a strong supporter 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 recognition for skills acquired over the years or to upskill to acquire other tickets or trade qualifications.

Sham contracting revealed: Father of three owed $70,000!

Submitted by cfmeupublish on Mon, 09/05/2011 - 17:06

A Campbelltown bricklayer has launched a one-man picket in his bid to secure $70,000 in unpaid superannuation from his boss.

William Hodge began working for DMW Bricklaying in 2000 and has not received any superannuation benefits in 11 years.

“I just want the money I was supposed to be getting,” says the father-of-three and sole breadwinner in the family."

“I know I don’t actually get it until I am 65, but it will be there when I need it, and if anything happens and I die it is there for my kids.”

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS APPLYING TO ALL SECTIONS

  1. NOTICE OF CLAIM
    Written notice of claim must be given to Accident & Health International within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of any circumstances giving rise to a claim or as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible.
  2. SUBROGATION

Race to the Bottom: Sham Contracting in Australia's Construction Industry

Submitted by cfmeupublish on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 14:28