Livewire Autumn 2023

Our ‘Power Up’ campaign has a way to go but, at the time of writing, ETU members at four top-tier companies have voted up in principle their new EBAs.

Those members at Stowe, Goldline, Fredon and Star will enjoy substantial improvements to security, pay, conditions and rights. Negotiations are well advanced with other leading contractors for similar outcomes.

The new construction agreements set an industry standard across NSW and the ACT. But the final details of some key clauses may be dependent on the outcome of the NSW election.

The Coalition, if re-elected on 25 March, will continue to fund the ‘Construction Compliance Unit’, a state-based version of the now abolished federal ABCC. The CCU enforces ‘guidelines’ which restrict unions from negotiating certain clauses in EBAs, such as ‘same job, same pay’ and apprentice ratios.

That’s one reason your vote matters in this election – your job security, conditions and safety at work will all be better under a Labor Government.

I wrote to Labor leader Minns and Liberal Premier Perrottet asking for a written commitment not to privatise any company employing ETU members. Labor gave the ETU that unequivocal commitment, the Liberals did not bother to respond. In fact Liberal MPs openly support selling Sydney Water and other public assets. This election is too close to call. Every vote counts. The ETU urges members to vote Labor for the six reasons outlined on pages 8-9. Finally, a tribute to much-loved and respected ETU organiser Stuart Elliott who passed away in January. Stuart is deeply missed by everyone at the ETU, not least the delegates and members he worked with from the Hunter.

The first youth meeting since the pandemic was attended by around 30 workers aged 30 and under, with ETU delegates and officials in support.

Zac Hicks, a 24-year-old electrician with Fredon on the Sydney Metro, said ETU Youth is ‘a forum where young ETU members can bring up issues and be heard’.

ETU YOUTH LAUNCHES

MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR MEMBERS 30 & UNDER

‘We want apprentices, trade assistants and young tradespeople to see how the union works, that the membership is in control.’

Olivia joined the ETU in January 2023 on her first day as an electrical apprentice.

ETU GRANT

‘I really enjoyed the meeting. I met some awesome people. Everything that you guys talked about was relevant to me and the industry. I’m in for the next one!’

One outcome of the meeting was a recommendation that apprentices be rotated sixmonthly through placements across the industry.

SHELTERS CRICKET KIDS

An ETU Community Grant has provided much-needed shade for the Bundanoon Cricket Club.

Endeavour Energy live lineworker Tim Stirton applied for ETU support to cover the cost of gazebos for the club.

‘A lot of the grounds round here don’t have shelter, so the players and their families have been exposed for long periods during matches,’ said Tim, who is Club President and under-10s coach.

The ETU approved a $750 grant for two gazebos, but the club stretched that to purchase three on sale.

‘It’s fantastic to see the ETU giving back to communities, on top of all the good work the union does.’

The ETU NSW & ACT offers up to $60,000 annually in grants and scholarships.

Financial members can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to support community and sporting associations where ETU members are involved.

ETU Education Scholarships award up to $2,000 to assist members, their children or grandchildren with the costs of further education at diploma level or higher.

FIND OUT MORE and get application forms:

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IT PAYS TO BELONG

Union tradespeople earn on average $669 per week more than non-members, according to ABS data.

‘Apprentices need comprehensive training that includes experience of the different facets of electrical work,’ said Zac Hicks.

Future meetings featuring guest speakers will be monthly.

MORE INFORMATION

youth@etunsw.com.au

Young ETU members from all industries relaunched the ETU Youth committee with a lively meeting in Sydney.

ETU MEMBER TIM STIRTON AND THE BUNDANOON CRICKET CLUB UNDER-10S

CONSTRUCTION EBAS DELIVER 16.25% PAY RISE

ETU members at four major contractors have endorsed in-principle agreements that deliver a 16.25% pay rise along with substantially improved allowances and conditions.

Workers at Stowe, Goldline, Star and Fredon voted up similar EBAs at mass

have set a standard for the construction industry across NSW and the ACT.

‘This is the benchmark for quality contractors. Our members in the sector will not settle for less.’

The EBAs were settled without industrial action on the back of general discussions followed by negotiations.

‘The results are fair for all parties and show what we can achieve as a mature forward-looking industry. The improved pay and conditions recognise that the hard work and skills of our members are in high demand and need to be fairly rewarded.’

Allen thanked delegates at Stowe, Goldline, Star and Fredon and at other companies where negotiations continue.

ETU DELEGATES SAY SOME HUGE WINS

‘There are some huge wins in this EBA, all locked in without industrial action. 16.25% in wages is better than other industries are getting. The parental leave top-up takes pressure off young families. The EBA campaign was well structured and managed by the ETU. I’m very proud to represent the union because we have some backing and great membership on site. That makes the delegate’s life easier.’

Andrew Cavallo, STOWE

‘We have developed a fantastic group of delegates in Sydney construction. Our workplace leaders are central to the progress made in the sector over the past few years.’

The 2022-25 EBAs are built on the foundation laid in 2018-2019 when the union’s It’s Time campaign established significant gains in EBAs eventually signed by 32 contractors and at a number of infrastructure projects.

Allen called on every worker who enjoys the collective benefits of a union EBA to contribute by joining and supporting the ETU.

‘These outcomes are the result of months of hard work from the ETU delegate team and ETU officials. Taking the pay rises without joining the collective is like disappearing when it’s your round at the pub.’

ONE OF THE BEST

‘This is an excellent result for our members at Star Electrical -- a solid increase in wages and conditions over the next three years, with breakthoughs in several areas. Thanks to a successful Power Up campaign led by the ETU, we are looking at one of the best EBAs in the country. Great work by all the ETU officials, organisers, delegates and members at Star Electrical! It certainly pays to be union.’

Keaton Pratt, STAR

WE’RE ALL HAPPY

‘It’s a positive outcome. There’s a lot of steps forward in the EBA. The whole company is happy. The ETU got pretty much everything it asked for. A 16.25% pay rise, better allowances, better leave, inclement weather – that’s great stuff! Same job, same pay is good for the industry. The ETU team seems a lot stronger. It will be good to see what the future holds.’

Dave Da Cruz, GOLDLINE

EBA SNAPSHOT

KEY GAINS ACROSS THE NEW CONTRACTING EBAS INCLUDE:

16.25% wage rise over 3 years

Productivity allowance up from $3.50 p/h to $4.00 p/h

Increased fares & travel

Site allowance on all projects

Same job, same pay (ending exploitative labour hire)

No casual employees, only permanent or part-time Superannuation to be 2% above SGC in 2025

Up to 5 additional leave days annually for those who consistently work Saturdays

‘Protect’ severance fund payments rise from $75 to $120 weekly

Strengthened provisions for ETU delegates and HSRs

18 weeks parental leave top up / 14 days partner pay top up 10 days paid domestic & family violence leave

Outstanding gains for apprentices in wages and conditions

Inclement weather payments

A GREAT OUTCOME

‘It’s a great outcome that builds on the previous EBA. We’re finally getting the rates we deserve. The 16.25% pay rise, the wet weather, site allowance and Protect, those are some excellent highlights. Negotiations were pretty constructive and we managed to get this up without industrial action or sacrificing conditions. The ETU has come a long way in the past few years. Let’s keep it going!’

Jacob Kennedy, FREDON

DODGES WHS ACT ON METRO SHOCKS SAFEWORK

Regulator Safework has failed to act despite being informed of multiple electric shocks during construction of the Sydney Metro.

ETU members reported shocks at sites including Marrickville, Victoria Cross and Waterloo as testing and commissioning is rolled out.

‘It is understood CPB and UGL did report some shocks to Safework. One Safework Improvement Notice was issued after an incident at Marrickville where ‘two workers received an electric shock during electrical testing’.

The Notice stated ‘workers/other persons may be exposed to a risk … from electric shock or electrocution’.

CPB Contractors was directed to take four measures to mitigate the risks.

The regulator did not inspect most sites, instead telling the joint venture that ‘low voltage’ shocks are not required to be reported. Safework then issued ‘guidelines’ confirming that position.

But Safework’s guidelines contradict the WHS Act, which says it is mandatory to report ‘dangerous incidents’ including ‘electric shocks’.

MARRICKVILLE

stanchion collapse

SAFETY FAILS continue during rushed Metro construction with the partial collapse of stanchions supporting overhead power wiring.

Safework did not attend the Marrickville site.

LUKE POSKUS ETU ORGANISER

‘Safework is supposed to be the safety watchdog. It is unacceptable that the regulator accepts less than the law, and issues guidelines that undermine and circumvent the law,’ said ETU organiser Luke Poskus.

‘We are seeing a large number of reported shocks. The regulator and the joint venture should launch a systematic investigation to determine the cause and protect workers.’

NARROW ESCAPE

for two etu members

after loaded palette fell 5 metres on Metro

Two ETU members narrowly escaped serious injury when an uncontrolled palette load dropped five metres at a Sydney Metro site.

ETU organiser Antony Stegic was on the site investigating a complaint about amenities when the incident occurred.

‘There was no exclusion zone to protect workers while the load was lowered. The two ETU members were just five metres from where the palette dropped.’

The site closed for two days due to the dangerous conditions. Antony slammed the regulator Safework NSW for failing to attend and inspect the site of the near miss. ‘The builder did the right thing and reported the incident. It’s astounding that Safework neglected to inspect the location and ensure workers’ safety.’ The Sydney Metro has been plagued by safety fails as the NSW Government rushes to complete the project which is wildly over budget.

‘The Government and the regulator need to urgently review all aspects of the Metro project to make worker and public safety the priority,’ said Antony Stegic.

$4,500 BONUS PLUS PAY RISE AT SYDNEY TRAINS

More than 1,000 ETU members at Sydney Trains have received a $4,500 payment and a 2.53% pay rise backdated to May 2022 after their EBA was ratified by Fair Work.

The one-off payment and wage rise are the first benefits delivered by the EBA, which was settled following a 14-month ETU industrial campaign.

The two-year agreement received a record 93% ‘Yes’ vote. It includes a second 3.03% pay increase from May 2024. The company claimed wages were restrained by the Coalition State Government’s Wages Cap which limits public sector pay. Higher wage rises may flow from arbitration in the Fair Work Commission. Unions and the NSW Government agreed to refer the wages issue to Fair Work after all other elements of the EBA were agreed. The FWC decision is pending.

But ETU members are already well ahead after nearly all items in the ETU log of claims were delivered thanks to the highly effective ETU industrial campaign.

A new Electrical Safety Allowance will deliver between $70 and $130 weekly to ETU members at Sydney Trains, depending on training. Substantial gains in LAHA and classifications were achieved, plus improvements for apprentices.

ETU members now have more parental, domestic violence and compassionate leave, and paid breaks for breastfeeding mothers.

WE STAND WITH

APPRENTICES

More than 30 new Sydney Trains apprentices joined the ETU at their induction session in January. The group heard about the hard-won rights and benefits that generations of union members have secured for electrical workers in rail. The ETU was represented by organiser Tara Koot, President Glen Potter, apprentice delegates Raven Maris and Cameron Smith, and delegates Todd Welsh and Jesse Savill.

‘While the wage rises are disappointing, a key outcome of the EBA was referral of wages to arbitration at Fair Work,’ said ETU organiser

Tara Koot.

The EBA campaign saw the development of a strong leadership group of ETU delegates across Sydney Trains. This will enable the ETU to campaign powerfully for future EBAs and on issues that matter to members.

VOTE OUT PERROTTET’S UNFAIR WAGES CAP

ETU Secretary Allen Hicks called on ETU members to vote against the NSW Government’s pay-limiting Wages Cap.

‘Repressing our members’ wages at Sydney Trains is a core aim of the Perrottet Government. That is unacceptable, particularly in a cost of living crisis,’ said Allen.

Sydney Trains has invested in the future with 220 apprentices now directly employed. The ETU will ensure that these members are protected and fairly rewarded throughout their careers.

LABOR HAS PLEDGED TO END THE WAGES CAP. ETU MEMBERS WHO WANT A FAIR PAY RISE SHOULD VOTE LABOR ON 25 MARCH

NSW ELECTION

NSW ELECTION

The ETU stands for policies that benefit our members, their families & communities.

NO MORE PRIVATISATION

Privatisation means job losses, reduced services and higher prices.

ETU POLICY SPOTLIGHT LABOR WILL AXE WAGES CAP

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The ETU wrote to Premier Dominic Perrottet and Opposition Leader Chris Minns. We asked for a clear written commitment that, if elected, their government would not sell or further privatise five companies that employ ETU members: Sydney Water, Sydney Trains, Essential Energy, Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy.

Minns and Labor replied with a clear pledge of no further privatisation. The Premier’s office did not respond.

Under pressure, Perrottet publicly claimed his position on privatisation had changed, but he cannot be trusted on this. Coalition governments since 2011 have been addicted to asset sales and broke promises made in 2019 on this issue.

This is a powerful case for backing Labor to protect ETU jobs and services to our communities.

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Cutting real wages is a core policy for the Liberal/National Coalition.

From 2011 the NSW Government has limited public sector pay rises to 2.5% annually. This has reduced spending power for millions of workers, including ETU members employed at Sydney Trains and elsewhere.

Labor under Minns has committed to axing the Wages Cap. This opens the way for genuine negotiations with better outcomes for ETU members.

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BUILD TRAINS, TRAMS & FERRIES HERE

During 12 years in office, the Liberal/National Coalition has refused to build public transport vehicles locally, costing 4,000 jobs.

NSW Labor has promised to build the next generation of Tangara trains in NSW, creating 1,000 jobs and a quality fleet of rolling stock.

A NSW ELECTRICITY REGULATOR

Labor has pledged to establish a standalone NSW Electricity Regulator to oversee our industries including safety and licensing. This meets a longstanding ETU demand. The Regulator can ensure that standards are enforced and the integrity of the electrical licence is maintained.

That means a safer, higher-quality industry.

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$1B NSW ENERGY SECURITY CORP

Labor will boost public ownership in the energy sector by launching the $1 billion NSW Energy Security Corporation.

The new state-owned body will partner with industry to accelerate investment in renewable energy assets and deliver more reliable clean energy.

This policy begins to reverse years of disastrous privatisation in the NSW power sector. It will support good union jobs in renewables and underpin reliable energy supply.

FUND TAFE & TRADE TRAINING

Liberal Governments have defunded TAFE and closed campuses. Labor will establish TAFE Manufacturing Centres of Excellence in Western Sydney, the Hunter and Illawarra. This will boost manufacturing, skills, apprentices and create thousands of new jobs.

TO VOTE LABOR IN NSW REASONS

CHECK OUT THE KEY POLICY DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER TO ETU MEMBERS IN THE NSW ELECTION

LABOR LIBERAL

COMPARE CONFIRMED POLICIES

1. No privatisation of Sydney Trains, Sydney Water or Essential Energy, and no further sale of Ausgrid or Essential Energy

2. End the wage-cutting State Wages Cap

3. Introduce a standalone Electricity Regulator to oversee licensing and the industry

4. Establish a $1 billion NSW Energy Security Corporation to invest in renewable energy

5. Build NSW trains in NSW

6. Stop cuts to TAFE

VOTE LABOR IN NSW

No matter what he says, you can’t trust Perrottet on privatisation

The choice is clear — if you want to protect your job, your conditions & safety at work

MAGGOT, GRUB & ‘ACIDIC’ WATER CONCERNS AT SNOWY 2.0

The ETU has raised multiple issues with Snowy 2.0 joint venture Future Generation after members reported substandard and possibly contaminated food and water.

ETU organiser Jimmy Darton-Turner said members at three sites raised the alarm after supplied bottled water ‘had a plastic acidic taste’, possibly because the bottles were left in hot sun for an extended period.

Future Generation has sent sample bottles to Canberra for ph testing. An unofficial test found a ph level of 4, which is acidic compared to the recommended rage of 6.5-7.5. Concerns reported around food include a large grub living in supplied broccoli and maggots in chicken and pork schnitzel supplied at lunch.

A stop work by union members saw Future Generation take several actions to address concerns raised.

THE ETU CONTINUES TO MONITOR HYGIENE AND SAFETY ACROSS THE SNOWY 2.0 PROJECT

Most productive

operators

ditch contracts for union EBA

The ETU members reckon they deserve a better outcome given they are the most productive operators in Australia, with an output of 173 megawatts per employee, 692 mw in total -- enough to power 800,000 homes.

ETU delegate Todd Saxton said the turning point came when the group complained to management that they

‘We’ve been happy to do the callouts and keep the plant running and available, we just want to be paid fairly.’

ETU organiser Matt McCann asked Origin to open bargaining in August 2022 but, after months of stalling, the company announced it was not interested in a collective agreement.

SOUTH COAST SPARKIES REJECT NON-UNION

ETU members at Dynalec on the South Coast have unanimously voted down a non-union EBA.

advance their claims for improved conditions continues with stoppages of up to 24 hours and bans. The workers’ claims include a 36-hour week with nine-day day fortnight, serious increases to their current rates of pay to keep up with the cost of living, income protection/ top up insurance, and union delegate rights such as access to training.  ETU Wollongong and South Coast organiser Stewart Edward said the dispute was

involve NECA.

‘Management made a wages offer but nothing on the members’ other demands. This hardline approach was unanimously rejected by employees.’

ETU members have been greatly assisted during negotiations by their elected ETU delegates, Simon and James.

Four operator/maintainers at Origin’s Uranquinty power station are bargaining for a union agreement after years of being underpaid on common law contracts.

Mt Piper workers

Set for action

Workers at Mount Piper Power Station will apply for a Protected Action Ballot after rejecting a substandard EBA offer from Energy Australia.

Seven ETU members are among 180 workers from combined unions on site, said ETU organiser Brad McDougall.

ETU delegate Grahame Haley said the company’s wages offer was far below expectations.

‘We said no. We want 18% over four years. The cost of living is huge in Central West NSW. We got shafted on wages in the last two EBAs. This time we are sticking to our guns.’

Dormakaba action WINS

pay rise

30 ETU members at Dormakaba have won a 17% pay rise and substantially improved conditions after an industrial campaign including stoppages and bans.

The union EBA came off the back of an organising campaign that saw nearly 100% of workers join the ETU and stick together to achieve

ETU organiser Stewart Edward said the results bring Sydney technicians closer to the rates paid by the company in Victoria and Queensland. Negotiations will follow for a union EBA covering Newcastle and ACT employees.

SPOTLESS/DOWNER

SPARKIES STOP WORK FOR PAY RISE

Around 400 electricians and plumbers employed by Spotless/Downer launched a national industrial campaign in pursuit of a new agreement

NON-UNION EBA

‘Our delegates paved the way for this agreement, in particular Jesse, Mick and Brian from Sydney, and new delegates Chris in the ACT and Kyle in Newcastle.

Their good work has laid the foundations for the future. ETU members at Dormakaba are in

The EBA delivers a raft of gains including income protection, workers comp top up insurance, fairer call-out and travel conditions, and backpay to the date of ‘handshake’ agreement.

8%

17% for Thales workers

ETU members employed by Thales at Garden Island have secured a total 8% pay rise in a two-year EBA which includes improved conditions for

During negotiations, the company threatened to turn away a naval boat due to Protected Industrial Action

Canberra power workers discuss EBA

ETU members at Evoenergy held a spirited mass meeting in Canberra. ETU Secretary Allen Hicks and organiser Matt McCann discussed the upcoming EBA and industry issues. Allen thanked the hardworking ETU delegates and members for their ongoing contribution.

Ausgrid ‘overreach’ security checks

The ETU is engaged with the federal Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) to ensure new security measures do not unnecessarily or unfairly impact ETU members.

Changes to the Security of Infrastructure Act 2018 require employers to upgrade security checks on employees with access to critical infrastructure, such as certain electricity assets

There is a six-month transition period for the new measures, giving companies until August 2023 to have their risk management program approved by DOHA.

However, Ausgrid has already emailed all employees in a poorlyjudged move that has sparked anxiety and confusion. ETU organiser Darran Miller said the company’s action combined ‘overreach’ with ‘inept communication’.

Ausgrid has gone further than required by announcing that all employees will be required to provide additional information, not just those with access to sensitive areas.

The ETU tabled clear concerns with management around privacy, confidentiality and internal processes.

Nationally, the ETU is working with DOHA as the exact requirements of the risk management programs are defined.

The ETU will continue efforts to minimise the impact on members at Ausgrid and elsewhere.

Welcome Endeavour Energy class of 2023

ETU organisers and delegates briefed the group on the vital role the union plays in negotiating and defending safety, working conditions and rights. It’s vital that new employees understand the benefits won by previous generations of ETU members.

During training, Endeavour Energy apprentices will undertake placements with contractors to build skills and experience.

The event was presented by ETU organisers Tara Koot senior Endeavour delegate and Ellen McNally, senior delegate and ETU women’s officer.

The ETU will support these new members throughout their careers.

Stuart Elliott

1974-2023

The ETU extends deep condolences to the family, friends and workmates of ETU organiser Stuart Elliott, who passed away in January.

Stuart was a much-loved fatherof-three who worked tirelessly for electrical workers throughout his career.

A battle-hardened delegate, Stuart worked in mines, power stations and gas plants around Australia.

In 2019 Stuart started as an ETU organiser working out of the union’s Newcastle office.

Stuart had played guitar and was a keen cricketer. He was a loving father to Pat, James and Hannah.

REST IN PEACE STUART ELLIOTT

MYANMAR NEEDS DEMOCRACY NOW!

February marked two years since the Myanmar military junta seized power in a coup. Its rule has been marked by extreme repression, with 2,800 people murdered by the military and 17,400 unlawfully arrested. Trade unions have been banned and unionists targeted.

Most of the country’s 54 million people continue to resist military rule through the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is working with Australian-based Myanmar Campaign Network to support the reinstatement of democratic civilian rule in Myanmar. The network is made up of human rights organisations, international aid groups, Myanmar diaspora, trade unions and faith-based organisations.

The Myanmar diaspora globally is calling for sanctions against the military junta, its military-owned entities and senior military leaders.

In February, the Australian government announced it would introduce targeted sanctions on military generals and their business interests.

ACTU President Michele O’Neil said: ‘This is a welcome first step. We call on the Government to expand sanctions to cover all entities doing business with and providing profit to the junta.’

The United States, European Union and UK have introduced sanctions and asset freezes. on the junta’s vast business interests, including in the lucrative extractive and natural resource sectors.

TO FIND OUT MORE, visit www.apheda.org.au

PHOTO BY PYAE SONE HTUN ON UNSPLASH

A true Hunter local, Stuart was proud to know ‘every town and valley around here’.

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Investing responsibly

As the challenges of climate change continue, Cbus announced our new Climate Change Roadmap in November. It marks a shift from setting targets and measuring emissions, to accelerating the hard work of real-world impact. And through Cbus Property, we own one of the most energy efficient commercial property portfolios in the country as rated by NABERS*

Cbus Property also achieved Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification for net zero operating emissions in their core office portfolio, eight years ahead of schedule†

Advocating for members

Cbus contributed to the Government’s review of the unintended consequences of ‘stapling’ workers to their first super fund. This means workers are often linked to the first super account they created for their first job – which may not be the one they need in their current job unless they make an active choice to join another Fund.

Throughout 2023 we will continue to educate workers new to jobs in hazardous occupations about the potential implications of not having the right insurance.

Helping members secure a better retirement future

The team at Cbus remains focused on delivering high quality products and services and strong long-term returns to maximise members’ retirement outcomes.

We’re also delighted to be named SuperRatings Career Fund of the Year 2023.‡

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BENEFITS

FINANCIAL ETU MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO A RANGE OF EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS, DISCOUNTS AND DEALS.

ETU COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM & ETU SCHOLARSHIPS

The ETU Community Support Program offers financial assistance to community and sport groups plus Education Scholarships for ETU members.

ETU Community Grants target local community or sporting groups where ETU members are actively involved.

ETU members, their children and grandchildren can apply for ETU

Education Scholarships up to the value of $2,000.

Funding is available year-round to a maximum of $5,000 per month across all grants and scholarships. Financial ETU members can apply for either program.

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GET YOUR ETU MEMBER ADVANTAGE

As an ETU member, you can access savings, discounts and deals through Member Advantage. Member Advantage offers discounts on big brand gift cards. You can save on appliances, cars, holidays, accommodation, flights, fuel, groceries, entertainment and more.

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS OR YOUR ACCOUNT, call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352 or email etunsw@memberadvantage.com.au

ETU JOURNEY INSURANCE

Union members are covered by ETU Journey Insurance in case of accident or injury while travelling to or from work.

The ETU introduced Journey Insurance after a Liberal State Government cut workers compensation in 2012. The ETU scheme covers financial members not otherwise insured (conditions apply). Eligible members unable to work will receive lost wages up to $1,500 per week.

TO MAKE A CLAIM CALL 1800 800 002

ETU FUNERAL BENEFIT

ETU members who pay union fees annually or by direct debit are eligible for ETU Funeral Benefit (conditions apply).

To be eligible, ETU members must have been employed fulltime, paying full fees for the past 12 months. ETU Funeral Benefit is designed to cover the cost of a simple funeral for a member and to help ease financial pressure on grieving families.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE ETU OFFICE etunsw@etunsw.com.au

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ETU members have exclusive access to two affordable family cabins nestled between the beach and lagoon at picturesque Nambucca Heads.

These comfy cabins are the perfect setting for a holiday with family or friends.

Relax in your ETU coastal hideaway or explore nearby scenic destinations like Bellingen and Dorrigo. Demand is high during school holidays – so book early or try the off-peak and winter months.

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