Members

If you’re a tradesperson or labourer working in the construction industry, then you’re probably eligible to join the CFMEU.

The CFMEU is here to protect and improve your wages and conditions. As a member, you are part of an organisation that has the collective power to negotiate with employers on your behalf.

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.

We encourage you to join the Union and learn the value and importance of Unionism and its key attributes like strength, unity and mateship.

Membership Fees for 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2024:

Charging Class	Description	Six Monthly Amount	Monthly	Fortnightly
T1	Trades/Non Trades on all construction Mixed Industries, Plant Operators/Drivers on construction	$ 515.00	$ 85.85	$ 42.95
T2	Regional Area and Council Workers Precast Workers and Civil Workers	$ 450.00	$ 75.00	$ 37.50
T3	Workcover	$ 390.00	$ 65.00	$ 32.50
A1	1^St Year Apprentices, Juniors, Trainees	$ 65.00	$ 10.85	$ 5.45
A2	2^nd Year Apprentices, Juniors, Trainees	$ 130.00	$ 21.70	$ 10.85
A3	3^rd Year Apprentices, Juniors, Trainees	$ 170.00	$ 28.35	$ 14.20
A4	4^th Year Apprentices, Juniors, Trainees	$ 295.00	$ 49.20	$ 24.60
Joining Fee	Excludes A1 – A4 Excludes T2 Council Workers	$ 50.00

Suspend or Resign membership

If you are a financial member and wish to resign you can click here to download a Membership Resignation Form. For information about this or to suspend your membership, contact the office.

All fees and levies due when a Member's resignation takes effect are to be paid.

More detailed information is available in the Union Rules on the Fair Work website.