Member Benefits

The CFMEU is proud to bring to you an outstanding range of 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.

Cbus - Together, we’re investing in a better future

Superannuation

Cbus has a proud history as one of Australia's first industry funds. We were formed in 1984 when construction and building workers won the right to superannuation.

ACTU Member Benefits

Australian Unions Member Benefits are provided to every union member through the ACTU in partnership with your union. As a union member, you can take advantage of the collective buying power of mor

Funeral & Associated Benefit

If an eligible financial member of the Union dies, and a claim is accepted by our insurer, the insurer will pay the member’s family the Funeral & Associated Benefit of $5000 as a lump sum.

Australian Construction Industry Redundancy Trust (ACIRT)

All union agreements include the provision of ACIRT to employees. For further information visit http://www.acirt.com.au/

Travel Insurance

Eligible financial members and their eligible accompanying partner and dependent children

Counseling and support services

Construction Charitable Works provides a range of services to assist members and their families including trauma response, counseling, education, access to detoxication and rehabilitation, and supp

Emergency Transport Cover

Eligible financial members and their eligible immediate family are entitled to emergency transport cover.

Banking

ME Bank offer a range of straightforward and easy to understand banking products. Call 13 15 63 or visit mebank.com.au

Free or discounted legal services

CFMEU members are entitled to access one free initial legal advice. Please contact the CFMEU Office on 02 6267 1599 to arrange referral to legal service.

Discounted membership at the Northside Fitness Centre

Nestled in the heart of Dickson, the Northside Fitness Centre (NFC) may look humble but it boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team renowned for their passion, professionalism, and s

Free membership to Dickson Tradies

The Tradies has been a Canberra institution for 50 years, operating licensed community clubs. Immensely proud of our history and excited about the future, we are constantly adapting and growing to

EBA negotiations

The CFMEU ACT Branch is continually negotiating agreements with companies employing workers in the ACT.