You should join the District which covers your work location. You can see descriptions of the Districts’ on our contact page
Yes
The Mortality Fund is a benefit payable to the nominated beneficiary of a financial Member of the Northern Mining & NSW Energy District, should that Member be killed in what is deemed to be a workplace mining or energy related fatality.iWhen you join this District you are asked to complete a Mortality Fund form that nominates who you would like the Mortality Fund benefit to be paid to in the event of your death in a workplace fatality It is important to keep this form up to date, especially should your personal circumstances changed contact the district office at 1300 712 791, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm or email [email protected] to check your nominated beneficiary details
The Funeral Fund is a unique benefit available to the Northern Mining NSW Energy District’s Members Funeral benefits are payable for working Member.iFuneral benefits are also payable for retired/retrenched Members who have continued their Membership with the Union once they have finished up working in the industry. Benefits payable are dependent on your working circumstances. Contact the The Northern Mining and New South Wales District district office at 1300 712 791, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm or email [email protected] to check your nominated beneficiary details
If you know what site you are working complete our join form and someone from our office will contact you. Alternatively contact Northern Mining and New South Wales District office at 1300 712 791, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm and ask to join over the telephone.
Contractors are entitled to the same benefits as members working directly for a company. The only difference is that contractors working on a mine site are unable to be a member of the Lodge that is attached to that mine and your union dues reflect this.
Members are required to give 2 weeks’ notice of their date of resignation, which means you will be required to pay 2 weeks Union dues from the date you contact the Cessnock office and notify us that you intend to resign from the Union. Each District Branch of the Mining Energy Union is separate and therefore if you are leaving one District to work in another District you will still need to contact our office and notify us of this. If you are over 55 years of age and retiring from the industry you are not required to resign from the Union, and in fact you may be eligible to stay a financial Member of the Union as a Retired Member. Please contact the The Northern Mining and New South Wales District office at 1300 712 791, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm or email [email protected] to discuss your circumstances
Members of the Union who wish to make enquiries about their Long Service Leave accrual should contact Mine Wealth and Wellbeing on 1300 852 625. For any other Long Service Leave enquiry, please phone the the Northern Mining and New South Wales District office at 1300 712 791, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm or email [email protected]
There are a number of options available to pay your Union dues, including payroll deductions, direct debit or direct credit. The options available to pay your Dues varies depending on who your employer is. Please contact the Northern Mining and New South Wales District office at 1300 712 791, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm or email [email protected]
You will need to contact the Northern Mining and New South Wales District office at 1300 712 791, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm or email [email protected]
Members of the Union who have a workplace issue should, in the first instance, speak with a Site Union Representative. Members can also contact the Northern Mining and New South Wales District office at 1300 712 791, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm or email [email protected] and ask to speak to their District Official. Depending on the the issue, our friendly office staff will ensure you are directed to the right person to help you