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Important News !
ABCC
The House of Representataives passed the bill to amend the BCII Act in parliament on Thursday 16th February 2012. Whilst the Bill abolished the ABCC per se, we still remain concerned as the coercive powers will be transferred to another organisation to be known as 'Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate'. However, the government has passed two amendments to the bill which will prevent the new inspectorate commencing or continuing prosecutions when the matter is settled between the union and employer/s.
CFMEU Construction National Secretary Dave Noonan has released a media statement,
click here to read the full article.
Leisure Travel Insurance claims - Air Australia
CFMEU Financial members travelling with Air Australia may be able to lodge a claim under the BERT Lesiure Travel Policy for loss of deposits if not refunded by any other means.
For further details click here.
Interest Rates
Whilst the 'Big 4' Commercial banks have decided to go against the Reserve Bank's decision to hold interest rates, ME Bank has announced that it will hold its standard variable interest rates! ME Bank is the only bank in Australia which is 100 percent owned by Australia's leading industry super funds.
Brisbane Members
The next meeting of the Brisbane Sub-Branch will be on Tuesday 28th February 2012, 5pm upstairs at our offices at 16 Campbell Street, Bowen Hills (2 min walk from Bowen Hills Train Station). All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Join us on Facebook
We have opened a brand new Facebook page which will help us communicate and stay in touch with our members. Head to www.facebook.com/cfmeuqldnt and ‘Like’ us to stay up to date with all the latest CFMEU news!
You can find pictures and videos from all the recent rallies and protests, as well as get immediate announcements and news updates straight to you directly. It is a great way to stay in touch with the union and interact with other CFMEU members.
Like us on Facebook and join the conversation!
Northern Territory Workers
As of this
month (January 2012) all CFMEU members with the Northern Territory branch will combine with the Queensland Branch to be known as the CFMEU Queensland/NT Branch.
With the two branches merging the effect for the Northern Territory members will be to see changes with more benefits and a stronger representation on the ground and in the courts and new enterprise agreements. One of the strengths of the Queensland branch has been putting resources and organisers in remote and regional areas which has seen this union grow strongly in regional Queensland in recent years.
We have finalised a new agreement for the $30 billion LNG gas project for Darwin (INPEX) and we are in advanced negotiations for the new $500 million prison to be built on the outskirts of Darwin ( Baulderstone/Sitlzer) and the $180 million accommodation barracks for the LNG Darwin gas project (Laing O'Rourke).
2012 will see a massive change in respect to safety on NT construction sites due to the new national Health and Safety Laws.
We look forward to representing our new NT members and existing QLD members of this new combined strong branch!
Delegates Convention - July 2012
Every two years the Queensland Branch of the CFMEU has a State Delegates Convention. The convention is set for Thursday 12th and Friday 13th July, 2012. We will be counting on over 150 delegates from throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory to attend this year's convention.
The union is committed to rank and file representation to ensure that discussion and decision making truly reflect the ideas and aspirations of the membership. The last convention was very successful and we are looking forward to another great two days of debates and discussion.
If you are a delegate and would like to register for this year's convention, or for more information, then please click here.
Holiday Travel Insurance
NEW!
Holiday Travel Insurance - Protection for you and your family while you are travelling the globe.
The CFMEU Queensland, together with BERT, have arranged leisure time insurance for all financial members of the union. Your spouse/partner and dependant children are also covered when they travel with you.
The period of cover is limited to 14 days within Australia and 28 days overseas. You can access this cover anytime from December, 1 2011 and can buy extra insurance if you are travelling beyond this period. Whilst you are away you have immediate access to specialist care 24/7.
Register before you travel. To register and for more detailed information please click on the "Travel Registration" menu above right.
Another great benefit we have introduced for our members!
It Pays To Belong!