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.

Follow the links below for contact details and websites of our main construction industry service providers for: Drug and Alcohol treatment, Long Service Leave, Redundancy, Superannuation, Training, Union Shopper, and more.

Additionally, CFMEU NSW offer a range of other benefits for financial members, including:

• Ambulance cover
• ACIRT redundancy
• Workers compensation
• EBA negotiations
• Long service leave
• Unfair dismissal advice
• Discounted holiday accommodation
• Free or discounted hearing tests
• Free or discounted legal services
• Journey cover
• Sickness or accident insurance
• Travel insurance and more...

Drug, Alcohol and Gambling Counselling Services

The Building Trades Group (BTG) Drug & Alcohol Safety and Rehabilitation Program is a work place drug and alcohol safety and education program run by the Drug and Alcohol Committee of the Building Trades Group of Unions in NSW. The Program promotes awareness and workplace safety through drug and alcohol education as well as linking workers with problems to appropriate treatment services.

The program has been developed since the 1980s, by construction workers for construction workers. The emphasis is on maintaining safety on construction sites and putting workers with drug or alcohol problems in touch with appropriate treatments. The Drug, Alcohol and Gambling program is available to all CFMEU members.

More info on the 'Drugs or Alcohol? Not at work!' services in your state or territory.

Long Service Leave

Not too long ago, only public service workers were entitled to extra paid leave after many years' work with their employer. However, campaigning by construction workers and your Union changed all that.

Now, you are entitled to accumulate the time spent working for different employers and to claim a bonus paid holiday at the end of 7 or 10 years. All you need to do is to make sure you are registered for Long Service Leave and give your registration number to each new employer you work with. 

Every year you should get a statement from the Long Service Leave Authority showing how your long service record has changed. Keep an eye on it, in case any work you've done has been missed.

Each state and territory has a separate authority that keeps records of your work. If you move interstate for work, you need to contact the Long Service Leave authority in your new location and give them your registration details in your home state.

Contacts for Long Service Leave schemes.

Redundancy Scheme, Superannuation Benefits

Contacts for Redundancy and Superannuation can be found on Useful Links & Contacts. 

Free Ambulance cover

The Ambulance Benefit scheme has been set up for members and their immediate families (spouse / defacto and dependent children under 16 or full time students under 25) are covered for use of an ambulance in an emergency situation. This covers you anywhere in Australia. • Conditions Apply • Limits apply. For more information view The Ambulance Benefit scheme.

Discount New Cars

Discount New Cars is a unique online car buying service, offering discounted prices on most popular makes and models through a selected group of authorised new car dealers Australia wide.

All CFMEU Members can enjoy exclusive savings on a selected range of new cars, over and beyond those that are available through the general public domain.

Simply visit the Union Specials page at www.discountnewcars.com.au/unions or speak with one of our friendly Customer Service Representatives on our toll free 1800 146 666 to find out more information.
Key Benefits for all CFMEU Members:

• Save thousands on locally manufactured and imported makes and models.
• FREE no obligation enquiry
• Discount New Cars list over 1200 popular New Car models from 36 different manufactures.
• View technical specifications, features & options, as well as up-front drive away pricing.
• Exclusive CFMEU Savings and Specials – beyond what is on offer to the general public.

Insurance

To ensure we can deliver the best range of benefits to members, CFMEU NSW Construction forges partnerships with key industry providers. It offers Union members access to competitive rates for house and contents insurance. The aim is to provide cheaper premiums, better service and faster claims payment. U-Plus has served the insurance needs of construction workers for many years, with offices in each state capital. Read more.  Contacts

Legal Services

CFMEU members are entitled to a wide range of free and discounted legal services. These services include free assistance and representation from Officers of the CFMEU in industrial and employment disputes as well as in workers compensation claims. The CFMEU can also arrange for members to access other legal services through Taylor & Scott who staff a free legal service at their Sydney office or at the CFMEU NSW branch building in Lidcombe. Taylor & Scott offer free Wills to members and also offer free initial advice and discounted rates to members in a number of areas including all personal injury claims and family law. Members with legal queries should contact either the CFMEU NSW Lidcombe branch on (02) 9749 0400 or Taylor & Scott on 02 9265 2500 / Toll Free: 1800 600 664.

To find out more about Taylor & Scott's services, visit: www.taylorandscott.com.au

Better value banking with ME Bank

ME Bank offer a range of straightforward and easy to understand  banking products.

For more information about ME Bank, call 13 15 63 or visit mebank.com.au

Discount Accommodation

Take a break at a beautiful location for well below the market price. The CFMEU NSW (Construction and General Division) has several holiday units available for financial union members and their families. As a CFMEU member, you can access heavily discounted accommodation at the Sussex Inlett or Fingal Bay holiday units subject to availability. To find out the exact letting dates during holiday periods, view the Application Form.

Union Shopper

You can save hundreds of dollars on your purchases through Union Shopper. From new fridges to theme park tickets, contact Union Shopper on 1300 368 117 or www.unionshopper.com.au, and save big bucks.