Your answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Northern Mining & NSW Energy District.
Your answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Northern Mining & NSW Energy District.
You should join the District which covers your work location. You can see descriptions of the Districts' localities here.
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 District Office on 1300 712 791 to discuss.
You will need to contact the District Office.
Yes they can. Contractors are very much a part of the industry.
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.
The Funeral Fund is a unique benefit available to the Northern Mining & NSW Energy District’s Members
Members of the Union who have a workplace issue should, in the first instance, speak with a Site Union Representative. Members can also phone us on 1300 712 791 and ask to speak with their District Official. Depending on the the issue, our friendly office staff will ensure you are directed to the right person to help you.
Members of the Union who wish to make enquiries about their Long Service Leave accrual should contact Mine Wealth & Wellbeing on 1300 852 625. For any other Long Service Leave enquiry, please phone the District Office on 1300 712 791.