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. 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 Organiser or the EBA Department of the union on: (02) 9749-0400. General information about EBA rates of pay are available below.

Wage Sheet rates and information that will apply to the construction industry from 1 July 2011, under the new National Awards are listed below:

EBA rates and information that will apply to the construction industry from 1 October 2009 to 1 March 2011 are listed below:

There 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 CFMEU Branches.

CFMEU members employed in manufacturing and engine drivers not covered by any other Modern Award are covered by the:

For other Awards and wage updates see: Fair Work Australia's Index of all Modern Awards

Wage Claims Form & Policy

To lodge a Wage Complaint, download the Wage Complaints Form.

For more information about Wage Claims, view and download the Wage Claims Policy.

The Union also represents workers on the Building & Construction Industry Long Service Payments Committee and the Vocational Training Tribunal.

Taxation Information

For taxation information, download the Tax Guide 2011